Boston Cream Cupcake w/ vanilla custard and chocolate gonache

So, I tried to recreate my memory of a good boston cream doughnut and it turned out very.....drum roll please............. MEDIOCRE!
Perhaps my expectations were much too high.....this is simply a challenge and I need to tweak it a bit.

So moist....so sweet....so coffee-ey?

Walnut/ginger coffee cake. The best coffee cake I have ever had....impossible not to brag about it.

LASAAAAAAGNA!!!!

Spinach and Broccoli lasagna wit a roma tomato marinara, olive oil, and vegan parmesan.

Carrot-Potato soup w/ northern beans

Extra-brothy soup is ideal for bread dipping or tasty crackers! Unfortunately I was out of bread...and the crackers were stale...what is a gal to do? Sneakily dig to the bottom of the pot for the biggest pieces when no one is home, that's what! Muah ha ha ha ha....

Broth: organic bullion, celery seed, fresh thyme and parsley, Nutritional Yeast, sea salt, black pepper

Veggies: Carrots, golden potatoes, white onion, white northern beans....simple and delicious

*I also sauteed some onions and garlic in plenty of Earth Balance and Olive Oil, added cracked red pepper and tossed it into the pot for a golden 'fatty' addition...Kinda reminded me of old fashioned chicken noodle soup....minus the chicken and noodles, of course. Yum!

Fresh blueberry-lemon muffins

Lemon extract and zest add an amazingly fragrant and tart addition to fresh blueberry muffins...such a smell has never filled my kitchen before....we were drooling only 5 minutes after they went into the oven! I'm not going to lie, I ate 4 of these in one sitting......burnt my tongue (no kissing for a while, I guess), but it was worth it!

Rice wraps

Rice wraps w/ avocado, fried tofu, cucumber and onion.
Orange ginger dipping sauce and organic rice w/ sauteed cabbage on the side.

Loaded Nachos

It has been so long since we have had our traditional Taco Night with our friends, that we had to compromise last night with some loaded nachos. The best part is they only take about 15 minutes to make - if you are handy with a knife at least!

• Organic blue corn tortilla chips topped with red onion, Daia cheddar 'cheese' , and chili powder (broiled in the oven until nice and bubbly!)
• Add black beans sauteed with Boca veggie burger crumbles and pre-packaged taco seasoning (I got a little lazy, I know) and plenty of fresh garlic.
• Top with lettuce, tomato, avocado, chunky salsa, and vegan sour cream...we were sadly lacking some fresh jalapenos....
• Serve with a new episode of Modern Family and ENJOY!