Eggplant III

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

We kind of thought that we had seen it all when it came to macaroni and cheese. Boy, were we wrong. This eggplant cheese sauce featured in the Vegan Caramelized Onion Mac 'N' Cheese recipe by Dana Shultz at Minimalist Baker took us by surprise and totally blew our minds.

So concludes Vegan MoFo 2014 and 30 posts in 30 days. We had lots of fun and we hope that you did too!  Thank you for joining us and see you next week!

Sauerkraut

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Vegan macaroni and cheese has gotten pretty sophisticated over the years. Some of the earliest recipes relied on lemon juice for tang and depth of flavor.  Then miso paste and tahini emerged on the scene.  And more recently insane ingredients like heart of palm and sauerkraut are tempting us with promises of signature cheesy depth of flavor.

With countless versions of vegan macaroni and cheese under her vegan belt, Isa Chandra Moskowitz of Post Punk Kitchen fame does it yet again with her Mac & Shrews recipe.

Tahini

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

It only takes a bit of tahini to add that little bit of something something to your vegan macaroni and cheese. Perhaps this Creamy {Vegan} Mac & Cheese recipe by Brooke Lark at Cheeky Kitchen will convince you to give tahini a try!

White Beans

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Like our good friend, Chickpea, White Bean makes a great base for creamy, protein-rich soups and sauces. For those of us who have allergy concerns or an appetite for adventure, check out this No-soy, No-nut, Gluten-Free, Vegan Macaroni & "Cheese" recipe by Janae Wise at Bring Joy.

Cauliflower V

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Perhaps it is becoming obvious to you that Cauliflower is desperate for attention.  Not satisfied with his significant roles in breakfast scrambles, pizza crusts, and rice dishes, Cauliflower demanded to be the leading man in one of history's most classic love stories, macaroni and cheese.

Let's indulge Cauliflower one more time with this Vegan Mac and Cheese with Creamy Cauilflower Sauce recipe by Susanna at Divine Healthy Food.

Butternut Squash III

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Believe it or not, winter squashes are beginning to make an appearance in the produce section.  Embrace the upcoming cool season with this comforting Butternut Squash Mac 'n Cheese by Erin Griffin at Vegan Housewives.

Coconut IV

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Coconut is such a dear.  He butters our bread, whips our cream, and provides bacon-y goodness. Now Coconut is swimming in our mac and cheese! Like cashew cream, coconut milk provides a nice creamy, fatty base for this Vegan Mac and Cheese recipe by Jeanine Donofrio at Love & Lemons.

Pepper II

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Nutritional yeast and turmeric are not the only yellow/orange ingredients in town.  In addition to rounding out the flavor of a cheese sauce, roasted red pepper contributes to the tell-tale orange mac and cheese glow.   This Roasted Red Pepper Mac and Cheese by Erin Wyso at Olives for Dinner will set you on the right track!

Nutritional Yeast II

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Nutritional yeast tends to be a mainstay in many vegan cheese and vegan savory egg recipes. Most vegan macaroni and cheese recipes will include nutritional yeast but a few exceptions are out there, such as VegNew's signature Vegan Macaroni and Cheese.  What we love about this Homemade Vegan Cheese Sauce Powder recipe by Kristi Arnold at Veggie Converter is that we can whip up this powdered sauce in bulk and portion it out for an easy vegan mac and cheese indulgence.

Cashew

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

How can you live without cheese? Typically once people discover a vegan in their presence, this question tends to supersede the classic protein question.  Not to worry, folks. Many vegans miss the salty, cream taste and texture of cheese while creating some incredible replacements for it.

If you check out a vegan cooking blog, there is a great chance that there is one (or five) vegan macaroni and cheese recipe somewhere in the archives.  Most of us who grew up in North America associate mac and cheese with childhood comfort. Blended cashews transform into an incredible cream sauce that can be used for sweet or savory use.  Angela at Vegangela shows us how it is done with her Best Vegan Mac & Cheese recipe.

Tofu IV + Butternut Squash II

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Since today is the last day of our 10-day ode to egg-like vegan breakfast foods, we wanted to close out this momentous occasion with an impressive vegan food fake-out.  Commonly known as either "Egg in a basket" or "Toad in the Hole", this clever concoction by Vanessa Rees (via Jamie K at Save the Kales) consists of a classic vegan egg component (tofu) and a dark horse ingredient (an orange squash such as butternut squash).

P.S. We had an awesome chat and #veganmofo roundup with @TheSexyVegan. Check it out here: http://www.thesexyvegan.com/home/panini

Tofu III

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Ah, the tofu quiche, a vegan brunch classic! With savory spices and custard-like filling, tofu quiche is crowd-pleaser, for sure.  Like its traditional counterpart, tofu quiche is great container for creative fillings and/or the random edible items remaining at the bottom of your crisper drawer. For more inspiration, check out this Vegan Quiche by Chris at The Vegan Zombie.

Chickpea Flour II

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Chickpea flour is back again for some more breakfast! Chickpea flour is a natural when it comes to egg-less breakfast.  All you need is some seasoning, a hot surface, and some flipping confidence. Before you know it you have yourself a vegan omelette like this one by Cristina Carolan (Chef Veggie) at Veggie Bytes.

Nuts + Seeds

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

While we've mentioned before that vegan, gluten-free, Paleo, low-fat, and allergen-free crowds whip up some inventive dishes as a result as a result of dietary restrictions, we neglected to include raw vegans in that list.

Broadly, raw vegans believe that there are health benefits to consuming a diet that consists mostly of food that has not been heated beyond 118 °F. Nuts and seeds play major roles as protein sources in a raw vegan diet and this Raw Vegan & Gluten Free Veggie Scramble by Chef Teri Vlaskamp at Global Raw exemplifies the incredibly creative and delicious spirit of raw veganism.

Corn III

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

As you may have witnessed by the last five days of egg-less scrambles, the vegan scramble space is pretty crowded.  Polenta scrambles are still kind of under the egg-less scramble radar but, fortunately we were able to track down this gorgeous Polenta Scramble recipe at Veganize Everything.

Cauliflower IV

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

According to so-called food experts, cauliflower is the new kale.  While we find it quite entertaining to envision kale and cauliflower competing in hand-to-hand combat for our love, we are mostly just excited that so-called food experts and influencers are excited about veggies rather than bacon-wrapped-something.

According to our so-called research, cauliflower's role at the breakfast table has not been adequately studies or appreciated.  Whip up this Cauliflower Scramble by Katharine Freeman at The Left Hand Chef and be part of the next, next big thing!  

Chickpea Flour

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Along with nutritional yeast, chickpea flour is akin to magic vegan fairy dust. Given chickpea flour's status, we felt that its post merited its own unique title rather than simply "Chickpea VI." Take a peak at the Chickpea Flour Scramble recipe by Sayward Rebhal at Bonzai Aphrodite and prepare yourself for a breakfast revelation.

Tempeh II

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

So Tempeh is making another appearance during Vegan MoFo 2014. For those of you who do not know, Tofu and Tempeh have a bit of a friendly rivalry going on. Tempeh feels like he is living in the shadow of Tofu.  Tofu gets a lot of the attention (both positive and negative) while Tempeh receives confused looks.

Tofu Scrambles are all the rage on breakfast menus across the country but Tempeh Scrambles are a lesser known, homemade affair.  Help a Tempeh brother out and check out the Tempeh Scramble by Ty at Vegan Derby Cat Party.

Chickpea V

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

"If you can have chickpeas for breakfast, lunch & dinner, you may be vegan!"
- Cadry Nelson on July 3, 2014 via Twitter

Our blogging buddy Cadry at Cadry's Kitchen has this running joke on her blog and Twitter regarding "Ways to Suss out a Vegan" and an obsession with chickpeas certainly appears to be a common side effect of veganism. Whip up this Chickpea Scramble recipe by Laura at the First Mess and we guarantee you will be well on your way to becoming a stereotypical, chickpea-loving vegan.

Tofu II

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

What do vegans eat for breakfast? That's a great question. Sure there is oatmeal, cereal with non-dairy milk, toast topped with nut butter, smoothies, and so on. But what about a savory breakfast to replace one's beloved eggs? Not to worry, fair readers, we've got you covered for the next 10 days.

The first stop in this egg-free breakfast tour is the classic tofu scramble. This Tofu Scramble by Gabby Ouimet at The Veggie Nook proves that nutritional yeast, black salt, and spices can transform a blah slab of tofu into a incredible savory breakfast.

Seitan II

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

You may remember our glutenous friend, Seitan from Vegan MoFo 2012.  Well, he is back in action with a few new set of stripes and bacon flavorings. Check out this Setain Bacon recipe by Vegan Nosh at your own risk.  It looks disturbingly realistic!

Zucchini II

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

With all the attention that Eggplant Bacon is getting on the internet these days, it is surprising that Zucchini Bacon hasn't made quite the same impact. For all of you overwhelmed by your zucchini crop, please take note of this Zucchini Bacon recipe at Vegan Epicurean. 

Tempeh

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

This Vegan MoFo is full of firsts for us: our first tofu cartoon and now our first tempeh cartoon. Tempeh bacon is classic vegan diner fare and, armed with this Tempeh Bacon recipe by Jennifer Cohen Katz at Eat Well Meals, get ready for some major BLT action!

Coconut III

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

There are so many facets to Coconut's personality. First there was coconut whipped cream and coconut oil and now Coconut has effortlessly leaped into savory territory with coconut bacon. This gorgeous Coconut Bacon by Amber at Fettle Vegan will make you do a double-take.

P.S. If you prefer to sit this one out and outsource your coconut bacon-making effort, Phoney Baloney's** has got you covered.

** Disclaimer: We have no affiliation with Phoney Baloney's and we doubt that they are even aware of our little corner of the internet.

Shiitake Mushroom

In September, we're posting one cartoon per day as part of Vegan MoFo. Our theme, *Vegan Faux Show*, showcases various methods for creating vegan versions of classic foods like bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Mushrooms, especially shiitake mushrooms, are an ideal vehicle for vegan bacon. They soak up salty, smokey flavors and imbue a wonderful chewy-but-crispy texture. This Shiitake Bacon recipe by JJ at 84th & 3rd will make a believer out of you.