Vegan Cranberry, Pecan and Fresh Thyme Cheese Ball Recipe by Chef Donna Valente Guten Free. Dairy Free. Vegan. Notes from Donna: “Based on a recipe by Sam Turnbull from itdoesnttastelikechiken.com for Cranberry Thyme Vegan Cheese Ball– I could not find white miso paste anywhere and substituted mirin – a sweet cooking sake. I also …