Rooted Vegan: Vegan Valentine's

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While Kate and I were coming up with our posting schedule we decided that today's post was supposed to be vegan aphrodisiacs. Perhaps it is the fact that I am a PK (pastor's kid) or perhaps it's the fact that I'm a mother, but there is something about the word aphrodisiac that makes me feel creepy. So let's just shelf that word along with others like: lover, sensual, and tantric. Instead let's just call this Vegan Valentine's and focus on foods that are great for two and create an intimate mood.

Maybe you have a special date night planned or perhaps, like me, you want to share a festive meal with the family. I don't know what your plans are, if you're alone or with a group, but I am all about finding a reason to celebrate and Valentine's Day is as good a reason as any.

Here are a few ideas (just click the link) to help you to create a perfect Vegan Valentine's Meal:

Appetizers
Blackened Tomato Canapés

Vegetable Chard Wraps With Spicy Lime-Ginger Dipping Sauce

Vegan Cream Cheese filled Cherry Tomatoes

Salads

Watercress Wild Rice Salad

Vegan mango jelly with strawberry + mint salad

Strawberry Mango Jicama Salad

Soups
Tomato Coconut Curry Soup

Beet & avocado soup with cashew cream

Vegan Red Lentil Soup

Meals
Cauliflower Penne
Hearty Ravioli

Sumac-Dusted Cauliflower “Steaks”