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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Cheesy Pistachio Breadcrumbs

July 13, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

With an ingredients list composed of primarily pantry staples, this Creamy Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Cheesy Pistachio Breadcrumbs is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, yet decadent enough for a fancy date-night in. Either way, this dish is sure to be on regular rotation.

love at first bite

Loaded with simple (and mostly pantry staple) ingredients, this Creamy Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Cheesy Pistachio Breadcrumbs is truly impressive – just one bite and you’ll be in pasta bliss. The creamy roasted red pepper sauce is made in just a matter of minutes with the help of your blender. And the star of the show – the cheesy pistachio breadcrumbs – take this dish from simple and classic, to downright delectable.

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ your new favorite pasta recipe!

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Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl

July 6, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Egg Roll in a Bowl – AKA everything we know and love about crispy egg rolls made with only a fraction of the effort! With no need to wrap, roll, stuff or fry, this easy 20-minute, one-skillet meal is what dreams are made of!

egg roll? in … a … bowl?

That’s right! All of the crispy, savory deliciousness of an egg roll, with little to no effort. No making the filling, then stuffing each egg roll wrapper, then rolling and sealing, then finally frying. This fuss-free, one-skillet, 20-minute version requires none of that, but it’s still just as delicious!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl!

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Peppered ‘Beef’ Stir Fried Noodles

June 29, 2021 By Ashley 1 Comment

Peppered ‘Beef’ Stir Fried Noodles: another delicious and fuss-free recipe to add to your arsenal of noodle recipes! Stir fried noodles studded with crispy vegan “beef” and veggies, then smothered in the most delicious asian-inspired peppery sauce. The best part? All you need is about 25 minutes, making this bowl of noods a weeknight lifesaving dinner!

20-minute stir fried noodles? YES, please!

I don’t know about ya’ll, but I am seriously obsessed noodles. And you know what’s even better than a bowl of slurpable noodles? 25-minute noodles made in just one pan!

Grab a drink and let’s to cookin’ the best Peppered ‘Beef’ Stir Fried Noodles!

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Chick’n Pitas with Everything Ranch

June 15, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

These Chick’n Pitas are truly the best! Perfectly spiced vegan chick’n stuffed in warmed pitas with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes and sweet onions, then drizzled with the most delicious homemade Everything but the Bagel Ranch – standard sandwiches are quivering right now. Vegan Chicken Pitas

grilled chick’n pitas. aka the summer sandwich of 2021.

Okay, standard sandwiches are good and all (I mean I even have an entire chapter dedicated to them in my cookbook), but hear me out … pocket sandwiches are elite. They’re portable, stuff-able, and overall so much sturdier, making for the supreme sandwich for all your summer activities!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Chick’n Pitas with Everything but the Bagel Ranch!

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Vegan Louisiana-Inspired Parmesan Crusted Chick’n Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)

June 8, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Vegan Louisiana-Inspired Parmesan Crusted Chick’n Pasta – delicious parmesan crusted chick’n served over pasta tossed in creamy cajun-inspired sauce with caramelized mushrooms, onions, and peppers. Serve with some lemon wedges for a zesty kick and you’ve got an upgraded vegan version of Cheesecake Factory’s famous Louisiana Chicken Pasta.

Vegan Lousiana Chicken Pasta

Move over Cheesecake Factory. My Vegan Louisiana-Inspired Parmesan Crusted Chick’n Pasta is takin’ the spotlight.

Louisiana Chicken Pasta was my go-to dish when I’d eat at Cheesecake Factory (I came for the bread and stayed for the pasta). Crispy chicken, caramelized mushrooms, sweet bell peppers and onions tossed in a rich and silky cajun cream sauce. When I tell you that this is my literal bowl of dreams, I am not kidding!

Since going vegan several years ago, I’ve made this pasta too many times to count, and I am finally sharing the recipe with ya’ll today! Dare I even say my vegan version is better

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best pasta!

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Regional West Coast Inspired Salads: Cobb and Mexican-Inspired Chopped

June 3, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

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Nothing says summertime quite like a bright, crisp, fresh salad … and the West Coast has some of the best to offer! Since we haven’t been able to travel this past year due to the pandemic, I’m bringing you two of my favorite West-Coast style salad recipes to enjoy at home!

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Vegan Pambazos

May 5, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Vegan Pambazos! Soft rolls are coated in rich guajillo salsa, pan fried until perfectly crispy, and filled with seasoned chorizo, potatoes, and an array of fresh veggies. The pambazo, similar to a torta, is an iconic Mexico City dish that is perfectly balanced with flavor and texture, and absolutely delicious!

Pambazos, an iconic Mexican Street Food

Simple and delicious, these guajillo-dipped Vegan Pambazos are the perfect meal to celebrate Cinco De Mayo and the Mexican Army’s victory at The Battle of Puebla – a symbolic win that strengthened the resistance movement.

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

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Chipotle Pistachio BBQ Meatball Lettuce Wraps

February 26, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Seasoned with Chipotle BBQ pistachios and glazed in a smoky homemade sauce, these succulent BBQ Meatball Lettuce Wraps make for an easy and delicious meal!

smoky, meaty, tangy homemade lettuce wraps? YES please!

It’s National Pistachio Day, and to celebrate, I’m sharing this delicious and easy recipe for BBQ Meatball Lettuce Wraps featuring Setton Farms Chipotle BBQ Pistachio Kernels!

These lettuce cups have it all! They’re:

Crispy
Fresh
Flavorful
Juicy
Meaty
Smoky

Basically all kinds of delicious, if ya catch my drift. The meatballs are seasoned with crushed pistachios, which lend a nice bite – then they’re tossed in the tastiest homemade BBQ glaze, and served over a bed of tangy coleslaw. These are all the flavors I crave in one perfect lettuce cup … and I think after you make these, you’ll be craving them time and time again, too!

Grab a drink and let’s make the best BBQ Meatballs Lettuce Wraps!

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Thai Basil Tofu with Curry Roasted Cashews

February 19, 2021 By Ashley 2 Comments

Better than takeout Thai Basil Tofu with Curry Roasted Cashews! This surprisingly easy, slightly spicy, super flavorful recipe tastes just as good (if not better) as anything you’ll get at your favorite Thai restaurant! Serve over jasmine rice or rice noodles for a delicious meal that’ll totally hit the spot!

Thai food lovers unite!

Ya’ll. I LOVE Thai Basil tofu! Before my wife and I went vegan, we used to order Thai Basil Chicken from our favorite Thai restaurant on a weekly basis, sometimes more. To say we were addicted is an understatement. BUT! I think I’ve cracked the code, and dare I say that my Thai Basil Tofu with Curry Roasted Cashews is even better than any restaurant I’ve had. The flavors are exceptional, and the quick roasted cashews add that extra oomph – if ya know what I mean!

Grab a drink and lets get to cookin’ the best Thai Basil Tofu with Curry Roasted Cashews!

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New Manhattan Vegan ‘Clam’ Chowder

February 10, 2021 By Ashley 1 Comment

New Manhattan Chowder – combining the best of both worlds between New England chowder and Manhattan Chowder, this creamy and rich soup is sure to be your new favorite!

new Manhattan chowder: the best of both worlds

Who says you can’t have it all? Not me, that’s for sure! Today, I’m bringing you my definition of the perfect bowl of vegan clam chowder … New Manhattan Vegan Clam Chowder!

You see, you get the best of both worlds:

Rich and creamy from New England chowder
Bold, with a classic tomato flavor from New Manhattan chowder

What you get when you combine the two is a rich, creamy, and bold bowl of soup that’ll having you coming back for seconds – and thirds!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best New Manhattan Vegan ‘Clam’ Chowder!

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