Earth Balance Spreads - Made Just Right

In late Spring growing up in Wisconsin, strawberries were always exciting for me. They're one of the first signs of summer quickly approaching, and the long winter finally ending. In this refreshing and bright tarte, I wanted to celebrate that sensation and showcase the sweet and juicy berries with a creamy, lemon cashew creme, poured into an almond shortbread crust. Enjoy this lovely dessert as summer beckons!

A vegan version of a classic comfort food! Rich and buttery biscuits sandwich a savory and spicy tempeh sausage, smothered in creamy mushroom gravy. This is a must for Sunday brunch! I used sautéed baby spinach on the side, but use your favorite greens to pair with this scrumptious dish.

I love the combination of dark chocolate and sweet cherries in this creamy decadent shake. I used coconut sorbet in this recipe, but you can use chocolate for even more rich chocolate flavor.

Perfect for spring with hearty kale, fresh and tender sunflower sprouts and a warming, curried peanut-coconut dressing, this fantastic colorful salad is crunchy, spicy and packed full of flavor and nutrients! It's a great side dish for any occasion.

I had some dried spicy chilis from the garden this year so I ground them into a powder in my coffee grinder for this recipe. You can use whatever chili spice you like, but be careful how much! These have just the right amount of heat, and combined with the richness of chocolate and macadamia nuts they are truly decadent!