Nora Cooks - Simple, Tasty, Affordable Vegan Recipes

Vegan Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

This festive Vegan Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is so easy to make and is the perfect holiday appetizer! Bonus: Can be made ahead of time! Only 4 ingredients.

Get ready to wow your guests with this delicious Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball! No one would guess it’s completely vegan, and the best thing for you is it’s really easy to make with just 4 ingredients.

It’s the perfect snack or appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other festive get-together. It’s naturally gluten free as long as you serve it with gluten free crackers, and it can be made a few days ahead of time!

If you are new to the whole dairy free thing you might be missing cheese, and I am here to help you out! You might also be interested in making some nacho cheese, queso, mozzarella or parmesan, all vegan. When I went vegan a decade ago, cheese was the thing I missed the most! But now I don’t miss it at all….

Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

I’ve collected my BEST vegan recipes for Thanksgiving. You’ll find appetizers, main dishes, sides and dessert options. Pick and choose your favorites and have a wonderful very vegan Thanksgiving! I guarantee if you use any of these recipes you will impress all your non-vegan guests! In fact, I’m sure they will be surprised to learn…

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

These are the BEST Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls! With a creamy but slightly crispy peanut butter filling and chocolate coating, they are sure to be a hit! Only 6 ingredients. Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are a classic favorite and are perfect for holiday parties. Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven,…

plate with serving of baked ziti on it, blue towel in background

Vegan Baked Ziti

Vegan Baked Ziti is an easy weeknight meal! This comforting pasta dish is made with cooked ziti noodles, marinara sauce, cashew cheese and optional vegan “meat”. Gluten free & Nut free options. This recipe was one of the first I ever posted to my website nearly 3 years ago. It remains one of my most…

plate of vegan crepes, folded with berries

Easy Vegan Crepes

Learn how to make the best easy vegan crepes at home! Perfectly tender, thin and delicate. Can be paired with sweet or savory fillings. Crepes are one of the first things I ever learned how to cook. I was in college and didn’t know how to cook or bake AT ALL, but for some reason…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Learn how to make the best roasted brussels sprouts that are perfectly crisp but still tender and not dried out! A quick and easy, super flavorful vegetable side dish. I’ve finally figured out how to make roasted brussels sprouts that are perfect every time! They are full of flavor, crispy but also tender instead of…

Vegan Coffee Cake

The best Vegan Coffee Cake ever, and it’s SO easy to make! Perfect for holiday celebrations or weekend breakfasts. Along with my 1 Hour Vegan Cinnamon Rolls and Vegan French Toast Casserole, this Vegan Coffee Cake should be at the top of your list to make for holiday mornings! It’s such an easy recipe with…

cornbread stuffing on a spoon with casserole in background

Vegan Cornbread Stuffing

This Vegan Cornbread Stuffing is a must-have side dish for Thanksgiving! Flavorful and moist with a crispy top. Gluten free and oil free options. Are you looking for the perfect vegan stuffing recipe for your holiday meal? This vegan cornbread stuffing is absolutely delicious and is sure to impress! BONUS: It’s seriously easy to make…

vegan nutella on a knife, sitting on a glass bowl.

Vegan Nutella (3 Ingredients)

Silky smooth Vegan Nutella made with just 3 ingredients! Learn how to make everyone’s favorite chocolate hazelnut spread at home with no dairy. Calling all Nutella lovers! Now you can make the beloved chocolate hazelnut spread at home in no time, with just 3 ingredients! It doesn’t get any easier than this. Unfortunately, store bought…

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