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Vegan Beef Stew

October 4, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This vegan Beef Stew is the ultimate cold weather comfort food! Tender vegan beef pieces slow cooked in a rich stew with potatoes, onions, carrots, and mushrooms make for a cozy meal that everyone is sure to love!

vegan beef stew: a classic, reinvented

If you would’ve told me 6 years ago that I’d be able to enjoy hearty, meaty, comforting beef stew as a vegan, I would’ve laughed in your face. But here I am – not only enjoying it – but sharing the recipe with all of you to enjoy, too! Honestly, a big bowl of this cozy stew is the perfect way to ring in the Fall season.

So change into your comfiest pajamas, pour yourself a glass of wine, put on your favorite fall jazz playlist, and let’s get to cookin’ the best vegan beef stew!

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Vegan Giniling (Filipino Picadillo)

September 29, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This vegan Giniling (also known as Filipino Picadillo), is a delicious one-skillet meal that’s easy to prepare and requires simple ingredients. Vegan ground sausage is simmered in a rich tomato sauce with hearty potatoes and vegetables until tender – make sure to serve over white rice for the ultimate comfort meal!

vegan giniling (aka filipino picadillo)

This vegan Giniling, also known as Filipino Picadillo, is the ultimate comfort food! It’s rich and savory, with the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy.

Picadillo comes from the Spanish word picar, meaning to mince or chop. It is a traditional dish in many Latin American countries and the Philippines. In the Philippines, picadillo is commonly made with ground beef or pork, potatoes, onions, and garlic, and cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Depending on the region, different ingredients such as raisins, carrots, and olives are added. It can be either soupy or more dry. Usually, the drier version is called giniling.

Growing up, we always had the ingredients for giniling on hand – and there was always a pot of rice in the rice cooker – so this dish was prepared often as it was easy, minimal, and fairly quick to make.

I have so many fond memories of this dish and I’m so happy I’m still able to enjoy it vegan! Grab a drink and let’s get to cooking the best vegan giniling!

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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

September 27, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This Loaded Baked Potato Soup is everything you know and love about loaded baked potatoes, in soup form!

loaded baked potato soup

If you didn’t know already, I’ve started a Soup Season Series, where I share all my favorite soup recipes, plus highly requested soup recipes from my ya’ll, and this Loaded Baked Potato Soup was probably the number one requested recipe! It’s everything we know and love about loaded baked potatoes, but in soup form!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’!

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Vegan Zuppa Toscana

September 22, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This easy Vegan Zuppa Toscana is a delicious twist on one of Olive Garden’s most popular menu items. Rich and creamy broth with tender potatoes, vegan sausage, and kale makes for the perfect comforting bowl of soup. Serve with crusty bread for a cozy meal that everyone is sure to love!

vegan zuppa toscana

Happy first day of Fall! It’s ✨officially✨ the start of my Soup Season Series, and we’re kicking it off with the highly requested Zuppa Toscana.

This soup was made popular by Olive Garden, and is one of the most well-known items on their menu! Their version (and the one this recipe is based off of) is made with Italian sausage, crushed red peppers, diced onion, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, potatoes, and kale. It’s richer than the original, which is typically made with a lot more vegetables and water, instead of cream — basically far from any Zuppa Toscana you’d probably see in Tuscany. That said, because “Zuppa Toscana” is such a broad term, it’s hard to find its exact origins, and I’d bet that ingredients varied by region or what was available seasonally.

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Vegan copycat Zuppa Toscana!

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Sweet and Sour Tofu

September 20, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Inspired by a classic takeout favorite, this sweet and sour tofu has crispy tofu pieces, pineapples, bell peppers, and onions swimming in a rich and savory sauce. Serve over white rice for a delicious meal that everyone will love!

sweet and sour tofu

This sweet and sour tofu is inspired by one of my favorite Chinese takeout dishes, Sweet and Sour Chicken. Sweet and sour dishes, sauces, and cooking methods have a long history in China. One of the earliest recordings of sweet and sour comes from《烧尾宴食单, a menu of the food served in Tang Dynasty festivals written in 708. It included many sweet and sour dishes and recorded that they were invented by Chancellor Wei Juyuan under Emperor Zhongzong of Tang when he hosted the Emperor at his house; one of them is the iconic Chinese dish sweet and sour spare ribs.

Cantonese sweet and sour sauce is the direct ancestor of the sauce of the same name in the West, and was originally developed for sweet and sour pork. The late renowned chef from Hong Kong, Leung King, included the following as his sweet and sour source sauce recipe: white rice vinegar, salt, Chinese brown candy, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and dark soy sauce.

This style of sauce has a long history, and for good reason … it’s delicious and versatile and hits all the flavors! Grab a drink and let’s get to cooking the best Sweet and Sour Tofu!

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Caramelized Onion Pasta

September 13, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

All you need for the insanely delicious Caramelized Onion Pasta are a few onions, some pantry and fridge staples, stale bread, and a good bottle of red wine! The onions are cooked down until sweet and supple, making for an incredible base for pasta sauce. Pair with herby homemade breadcrumbs, and you’ve got a meal that’s easy enough for busy weeknights, yet decadent enough for a fancy dinner party! Either way, this one’s sure to be on rotation!

caramelized onion pasta

If you’re looking to level up your pasta game, then you *need* to make this Caramelized Onion Pasta ASAP! It’s simple, easy, and hits all the flavor points:

✔️Caramelized onions add a luscious sweetness

✔️Red wine adds fullness and richness

✔️Tomato paste and capers pack an umami-bomb of flavor

✔️Homemade herby breadcrumbs bring a perfectly crispy texture to really round out the dish

✔️A pinch of red pepper flakes for just a touch of heat

Savory, sweet, slightly spicy perfection in a bowl, if I do say so myself 😉 Grab a drink and let’s get to making the best Caramelized Onion Pasta!

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Mushroom Asada Tacos

September 8, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

These Mushroom Asada Tacos are super easy, but pack BIG flavor! Savory, juicy marinated mushrooms are paired with an herbaceous pistachio gremolata, and simply topped with fresh and pickled onions and cilantro – proving that when combined just right, uncomplicated ingredients can make for an outstanding and delicious dish!

mushroom asada tacos

Inspired by one of my old-time favorites, carne asada tacos, these mushroom asada tacos are simple and flavorful! Much like its counterpart, the marinade is made of herbs and fresh citrus juices – and the mushrooms are so juicy and meaty, I promise you won’t even miss the meat! Pair these tacos with my herbaceous pistachio gremolata and you’ll be taking a one-way trip to flavor town in just one bite 😉

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Mushroom Asada Tacos!

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Pasta with Romesco Sauce

August 3, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This Pasta with Romesco Sauce is an easy summertime dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes using fresh, simple ingredients. It’s a tried and true classic that the entire family is sure to love!

pasta with romesco sauce

If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, easy, and fresh meal, then this Pasta with Romesco sauce is the meal for you! Using just a handful of ingredients and requiring less than 30 minutes of your time, this romesco sauce is sure to be a staple in your household because not only does it pair great with your favorite pasta, it’s great for so many things – think marinade for grilled veggies or tofu, spread for your favorite sandwiches, pizza sauce, base for soups, and much more!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Pasta with Romesco Sauce!

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Vegan Bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beefsteak)

July 31, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This vegan Bistek Tagalog or Beefsteak is a delicious plant-based twist on the popular Filipino dish. (Imitation) beef is simmered with a generous amount of onions in savory soy sauce and zesty lemon juice, then cooked down until juicy and tender. Serve with rice for a delicious and hearty meal that everyone is sure to love!

bistek Tagalog (Filipino Beefsteak)

Growing up, Bistek Tagalog, or Filipino Beefsteak was one of my favorite dishes! In my opinion, it’s very similar to Chick’n Adobo – it’s savory from the soy sauce, with a zesty kick from the fresh citrus (usually calamansi) juice. It’s so simple, but somehow so complex. Not only is it delicious, but the memories behind this dish are quite special … I mean, it’s basically my entire childhood! And to be honest, I never thought I’d be able to enjoy it again after switching to a vegan diet (thank goodness I was totally wrong!).

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best vegan Bistek Tagalog!

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Vegan Mongolian Beef

July 22, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This vegan Mongolian Beef is the perfect quick and easy recipe that the whole family is sure to love! Seasoned imitation beef slices are stir-fried with a delectable sweet and savory sauce until juicy and tender. Serve over rice or chewy noodles for a restaurant-worthy meal!

mongolian beef

If you’re looking for a flavorful and easy restaurant-worthy meal that you can make in the comfort of your own home, look no further! This vegan Mongolian Beef hits all the spots of this delicious take-out dish:

✔️Savory

✔️Sweet

✔️Packed with flavor

Grab a drink and let’s get to making the best Vegan Mongolian Beef!

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