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Creamy Vegan Tortellini and Vegetable Soup with Pesto

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Super creamy tortellini and vegetable soup that’s packed with vegetables, brightened with pesto & fresh lemon juice, and ready in just 30 minutes?! You’re not dreaming … this bowl of perfection is real. 

winner, winner … more soup for dinner

In case you haven’t noticed, I really, really love soup. Aside from the fact that soup is simple and versatile, it’s also a great dish for packing in a shit ton of vegetables. I don’t know about you guys, but after all the comfort food and cookies I eat during the Holidays, I’m usually craving lots of vegetables around this time of year.

Insert my Creamy Tortellini and Vegetable Soup with Pesto here.

This soup is PACKED with vegetables, and brightened up with pesto and fresh lemon juice … yet it’s still comforting because:

  • It’s creamy af.
  • Tortellini = carbs. Carbs = comfort.
  • It’s SOUP. What’s more comforting than soup?!

Grab a glass of wine, get your favorite playlist on, and let’s get to cookin’ the easiest, creamiest, and most delicious 30 minute Vegetable and Tortellini Soup!

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Vegan Creamy White Chick’n Chili

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Vegan white chick’n chili is a fun and fresh twist on original chili. This one-pot, freezer-friendly meal is brightened with fresh peppers and delicious spices, making it an easy dish that the entire family is sure to love!

one pot chili for the win

By now, it’s no surprise that I love making different versions of chili (if you haven’t tried my vegan chorizo and pumpkin chili yet … WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! It’s award-winning!). With winter in full effect and Christmas right around the corner, I figured there’s no better time to share this easy white chili. It’s such a fun twist on classic chili! The flavors are so fresh and vibrant – I’m absolutely positive that a big bowl (or two) is sure to brighten up even the darkest of these cold, winter days. The best part is that it’s made in just one pot for easy clean up!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Mexican inspired white chick’n chili!

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Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Biscuit Pot Pie

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Broccoli Cheddar Biscuit Pot Pie. When cheezy broccoli cheddar soup and comforting biscuit pot pie get married and have a baby … this is the creation. The creamiest, flakiest, most comforting dish that’s ready in under an hour and requires just one skillet. Your welcome in advance. 

kinda like broccoli cheddar soup, but so much better

I don’t know about you guys, but I honestly believe that pot pie is, like, the epitome of comfort food. It’s just so good. Since we’ve all seen our fair share of chicken pot pies, I wanted to switch things up a bit. Instead of chicken, I thought to myself … “Why don’t I make broccoli cheddar pot pie? But instead of pie crust or phyllo dough, why don’t I use BISCUITS?!” Fast forward and here I am sharing this epic recipe with you. The best part? If you have an oven safe pan or cast iron skillet, this entire dish can be make with JUST ONE PAN. Sayonara, dish duty. Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best broccoli cheddar biscuit pot pie.

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Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup

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Delicate woodsy mushrooms are the star in this rich, luscious, and flavorful vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup.

Mushroom Soup for the soul

The days are getting shorter (seriously, though, it feels like it’s midnight at 6 o’clock, wtf daylight savings), and The Holidays are steadily creeping up. You need a soup in your rolodex of soup recipes that is comforting and simple. Something that isn’t too laborious in the kitchen, but instead kind of calming and meditative – you know, a recipe that you can just vibe out to with a glass of wine and your favorite playlist. A recipe that makes you feel good to eat it. Makes you feel good to share it. A recipe that warms you up from the inside, out.

This. This vegan cream of mushroom soup is that recipe. 

Serve it for dinner tonight, for lunch tomorrow, or as a starter for your next Holiday dinner. Whatever the occasion, this recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Grab a glass of wine, put on some Frank Ocean, and let’s get to cookin’ the best vegan cream of mushroom soup!

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Vegan Chorizo & Pumpkin Chili

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Loaded with pumpkin spice & everything nice (literally), and topped with velvety vegan sour cream, red onions, seasoned pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs … my Vegan Chorizo & Pumpkin Chili will blow that basic Chili right outta the water.

Easy, Comforting Soup You Didn’t Even Know You Needed Until Now.

Ok, I know what you’re thinking. Chorizo? Pumpkin? Chili?! I thought the same thing, too until I tried it and let me tell you … this might be the best chili I’ve ever had. And that’s saying a lot, because as you all know, I am a soup connoisseur. From Vegan Albondigas to Chick’n & Dumpling Soup, you know I love my fair share of soups! Initially, I didn’t think Chorizo and Pumpkin would pair well with chili, but something about these combination of flavors (along with a few other ingredients) just hits different, if ya know what I mean?! All I’m sayin’ is, don’t knock it til you try it.

Anyway, Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best vegan pumpkin chili!

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Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta with Rosemary & Cinnamon Roasted Pecans

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Alright guys, the time has come…PUMPKIN SEASON!!! Call me a basic bitch all you want, but these next few weeks are all about the pumpkin and fall squash recipes, and I am LIVING FOR IT!!! 

Can I get an Amen from all my other Basic Bitches out there?!?

Anywhooo, I figured we should start this pumpkin series off with an easy dish that incorporates one of my favorite ingredients – NOODLES!

Grab a pumpkin beer and let’s get to making the best Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta with Rosemary and Cinnamon Roasted Pecans, shall we?!



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Vegan Sopa de Albóndigas

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One of my favorite dishes is Sopa de Albóndigas, AKA Mexican Meatball Soup. It’s simple, yet full of depth and flavor, and it’ll warm you from the inside out.

The broth is rich and the albóndigas are juicy and flavorful!

Grab a drink and let’s get to making the best vegan Albondigas Soup!!!



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Vegan Chick’n Flautas Ahogadas

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Hello, Friends!!!

It has been way too long since I’ve posted a recipe to the blog, but as promised, we are back to our regular weekly postings, and I am so excited to finish this year off with all the recipes you’ve been asking for!

First up, my version of vegan flautas ahogadas. Ya’ll have been patiently waiting for this and I am so excited to finally be posting it!

As many of you know, my wife Ashlee and I live in a city that is deeply rooted in Hispanic culture and cuisine, so this recipe is especially dear to us. While my version of Flautas is not necessarily “traditional”, it’s an ode to my love of Mexican cuisine, and a fun twist on the classic recipe – like my vegan tortilla soup and vegan elotes!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cooking vegan flautas!

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Vegan Hamburger Helper : Beef Stroganoff

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Hey there!

We’re back with another vegan Hamburger Helper recipe! I mean, you guys didn’t think I would stop at the Cheeseburger Mac , did you?!

Because the last recipe was such a hit, I knew I had to make another! And this time, it’s my personal favorite…Beef Stroganoff!

Even though I no longer indulge in Hamburger Helper, I’ll admit that I still crave it from time to time. What can I say? Old habits die hard.

Since my old favorite boxed meal isn’t vegan friendly, I decided to make my own version! Meet Hamburger Helper Stroganoff 2.0 – she’s grown up, a little more sophisticated, vegan friendly, and better than ever!

Grab a drink and let’s take a trip down memory lane with some vegan Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff, shall we?!
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Herbed Quinoa & Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes with Romesco

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Fun Fact : I absolutely love tomatoes.

They’re so versatile and bright! And the best part? There are so many varieties and different ways to prepare tomatoes.

You can use them in creamy sauces or thick gravies. You can blend them, saute them, blister them, fry them, and even stuff them with herby quinoa and chickpeas – which is what we’re doing today!

This recipe is the perfect spring and summer recipe! I love the combination of the cooked quinoa with the fresh tomatoes. And the romesco is so darn good, I slather that stuff on literally everything! I always double the recipe because it’s so tasty!

Grab a refreshing drink and let’s get to making the most delicious Herbed Quinoa & Chickpea Stuffed Tomatoes with Romesco, shall we?

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