christmas cinnamon buns

i was away for the holidays, celebrating in the boston area with my boyfriend and his family.  during that time we were in the process of transferring the website onto a new server and working out the kinks inherent in any major shift.  if you’ve experienced problems with the site, just hold in there, all will be fixed soon. i worked up quite a few recipes that are currently on deck to be posted, but since it’s been a busy week back... Read More

brown sugar and black tea roll-out cookies

i don’t usually make roll-out cookies because, well, they as just so plain.  but i’ve been seeing so many fun-shaped cookies around the blogs that i’ve been itching to make a batch myself when i was inspired by smitten kitchen‘s nutmeg maple butter cookies.  so i raided my cupboards to find the dregs of a bag of brown sugar and regular organic sugar.  i sat down to stare at them with my cup of tea in hand, when i had the... Read More

vote for my cookies – help me win a KitchenAid mixer!

i put together my recent recipe for maple cookies with marmalade glaze to submit to the Yummly Holiday Cookie Contest, but while i was at it i also submitted all of my previous christmas cookie recipes.  i don’t normally even enter contests, but i want to win very badly because the prize is a brand new 7qt KitchenAid stand mixer, which is my dream kitchen appliance.  that thing you always wish for but never actually think you’ll get. and... Read More

orangettes

the idea of candying an orange peel had always intimidated me.  i thought it would take too long or that i would need a candy thermometer – which i for some reason have neglected to buy all these years.  or at worst it would be a huge disaster involving burnt peels and hard candy stuck to the inside of my pans.  but the process was surprisingly easy! it’s a great way to use those large, bulky oranges which are usually reserved for... Read More

maple cookies with marmalade glaze

my kitchen activities have been adapting to the cold and windy days lately.  i’ve been making weekly pots of stew, roasting nearly every veggie, sprinkling cinnamon and maple syrup in most dishes i make and preserving the glut of citrus i’ve happened upon in the form of marmalades and candied peels.  it takes a bit more time, but when it’s dark and cold outside i don’t mind snuggling up to my nice warm stove, eagerly awaiting... Read More

holiday recipes

we’ve been a bit busy since thanksgiving and haven’t had the time to post. but i’ve still been in the kitchen trying out new recipes and rediscovering old ones.  there are a few to come, but in the meantime here are a few previous posts that will help you celebrate the season.  enjoy! dinner: spinach asparagus quiche sweet potato latkes with vegan sour cream twice-baked yams savory brussel sprouts drink: soynog simply... Read More

christmas cookies: ginger snaps

we are in the holiday home stretch!  and while christmas baking it truly meant for, well, christmas, it can be liberally extended to new year’s day ( just like keeping your tree up).  so get all of those purely-decadent-and-much-too-sweet-for-the-rest-of-the-year recipes in now while you still can! here at sweet beet & green bean i’ve been celebrating with a whole month of vegan christmas cookies, including russian tea cakes, thumbprint... Read More

christmas cookies: chocolate candy cane chews

nothing says christmas like candy canes.  and nothing goes with candy canes quite as well as chocolate.  just think of twirling a candy cane in a hot mug of cocoa. to make these treats you’ll just need a little peppermint extract, some cocoa powder and a food processor to grind up the candy canes.  the result is delicious chewy chocolate cookie surrounded by a crunchy candy cane shell. Read More  Read More

soynog

nothing makes me think of christmas more than eggnog.  but the idea of a tall glass of milk and eggs doesn’t appeal to me much anymore – thankfully, a little soy milk and tofu does the trick just fine.  season with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and just a pinch of turmeric to give it a yellow tint. Read More  Read More

christmas cookies: thumbprint cookies

these thumbprint cookies are of the festive variety and perfect for the christmas season.  the chopped nuts make them hardy and the jelly gives them a nice fruity touch, not to mention a dash of color. they are great with a tall glass of soy milk and make the perfect addition to any holiday party. Read More  Read More