The Concretes

A classic pumpkin pie made vegan, perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall occasion.

Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree. 1/2 cup coconut milk. 1/2 cup maple syrup. 1/4 cup cornstarch. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 teaspoon cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 vegan pie crust.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. In a blender, combine pumpkin puree, coconut milk, maple syrup, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the center is set. Let it cool before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Enjoy the fun of assembling the pieces of this sushi puzzle while preparing your own delicious sushi rolls!

Ingredients: 300g sushi rice. 350ml water. 50ml rice vinegar. 30g sugar. 5g salt. Nori seaweed sheets. Assorted sushi fillings e.g., fish, cucumber, avocado, crab sticks.

Instructions: Run cold water over the sushi rice until the water is clear. In a rice cooker, put the rice and water together and follow the cooker's directions for cooking. Heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan until the sugar and salt are dissolved. This will make sushi vinegar. Put the cooked rice in a large bowl. While the rice is still warm, slowly mix in the sushi vinegar. Put a nori sheet on a sushi mat made of bamboo. Cover the nori with a thin layer of sushi rice, leaving a small edge at the top. In a line down the middle of the rice, add the fillings you want. Roll the sushi tightly from the bottom up using the bamboo mat and light pressure as you roll. Once the nori is rolled up, use a little water to seal the edge. With a sharp knife, cut the sushi roll into small pieces that are easy to eat. Do it again with the rest of the ingredients. Put the sushi on a plate and serve it with wasabi, soy sauce, and pickled ginger.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Indulge in the irresistible combination of caramel and white chocolate with these delightful cookies. Soft and chewy with a surprise caramel center, these cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1 cup brown sugar, packed. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 3 cups all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 2 cups white chocolate chips. 20 soft caramel candies, unwrapped.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place a caramel candy in the center and wrap the dough around it, forming a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and caramels. Place the stuffed cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious caramel-stuffed white chocolate chip cookies!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12

Enjoy the delightful taste of Swedish pancakes, also known as 'plättar' in Sweden. These thin and lacy pancakes are perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. Top them with your favorite fillings and savor the Scandinavian flavors.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 2 cups milk. 2 large eggs. 2 tablespoons melted butter. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Butter or oil for cooking. Jam, whipped cream, or fresh berries for topping.

Instructions: Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Put the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a different bowl. Combine well. Stir the dry ingredients together as you slowly add the wet ones. Do this until you have a smooth batter. Add a little butter or oil to a nonstick skillet or frying pan and heat it over medium-high heat. Put a small amount of the batter into the pan and swirl it around to make a pancake that is thin and even. When the bottom is golden brown and the edges start to lift, it's done cooking. The pancake should be cooked through and lightly browned after being turned over and cooked for another minute or two. Move the pancake to a plate and repeat with the rest of the batter, adding more oil or butter to the pan as needed. Top the warm Swedish pancakes with jam, whipped cream, or fresh berries of your choice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Indulge guilt-free with these chocolatey banana delights! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these vegan treats are packed with wholesome ingredients and are easy to make.

Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, mashed. 1/4 cup cocoa powder. 1/4 cup almond flour. 2 tbsp maple syrup. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Pinch of salt. Vegan chocolate chips, for topping.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, cocoa powder, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined. Scoop the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, forming small cookie-like shapes. Top each with a few vegan chocolate chips. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until firm. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Cowboy Hash Brown Skillet is a hearty and delicious breakfast dish that combines ground beef, hash browns, eggs, and cheese into one satisfying meal. It's perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a hearty breakfast to start your day.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 small onion, diced. 1 red bell pepper, diced. 2 cups frozen hash browns. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 4 large eggs. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 tbsp vegetable oil.

Instructions: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender. Stir in the frozen hash browns and cook until they are crispy and golden brown. Make four wells in the hash brown mixture and crack one egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are cooked to your desired level of doneness. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover again until the cheese is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Lemon juice will make your pancakes fluffier! This secret ingredient makes your pancakes light and fluffy, which makes them impossible to resist. For a great breakfast, stack these pancakes with vinegar added to them.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 2 tablespoons sugar. 1 teaspoon baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 cup buttermilk. 1 egg. 2 tablespoons vinegar. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 2 tablespoons melted butter.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in melted butter to make the pancake batter. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with oil or butter. Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Strawberry cheesecake ice cream made at home is a creamy treat that tastes great in crispy waffle cones. This tasty treat is perfect for summer because it has both the fruity sweetness of strawberries and the rich tanginess of cream cheese.

Ingredients: 2 cups strawberries, diced. 1 cup cream cheese, softened. 1 cup heavy cream. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 8 waffle cones. Crumbled graham crackers for topping.

Instructions: Using a blender, blend the strawberries until they are smooth. Put the strawberry puree, cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix everything together well. Put the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn it according to the machine's instructions until it's the consistency of soft serve. Put ice cream into the waffle cones using a spoon. On top of each cone, put some broken up graham crackers. You can serve it right away or freeze it to enjoy later.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes