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Vegan Antipasto Potato Salad

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If you ask me, summer isn’t REALLY summer without a good potato salad … and my vegan Antipasto Potato Salad checks all the boxes for the perfect BBQ side dish! It’s creamy, tangy, and holds the perfect crunch from the peppers and fresh veggies. You’ll never look at potato salad the same again!

antipasto potato salad : a game changer

I always say the best recipes on the blog are one’s that were never meant to be here in the first place. You see, this was actually supposed to be a pasta salad recipe, but as I was rounding up all the ingredients to make this dish, I dropped the box of pasta all over my floor – and before I could pick them up to use them anyway (because I shamelessly would’ve), all 3 of my dogs rushed in the kitchen and ate the noods. Luckily, I had a whole bag of red potatoes … and the rest is pretty much history!

Grab a cold one and let’s get to making the best Vegan Antipasto Potato Salad!

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Vegan Filipino Chick’n Adobo

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Vegan Filipino Chick’n Adobo … AKA your new favorite dish. Seriously, this isn’t considered  the National Dish of the Philippines for no reason. Tender vegan chicken, slow-cooked savory sauce, and pops of heat from whole peppercorns are served over rice the most effortless, yet delicious meal!

 chick’n adobo : a vegan spin on a classic filipino favorite

We all have those few meals that will always have a lasting impression on us. You know – those meals that transport us right back to a certain place and time as soon as we taste them – and Chicken Adobo, a meal my mom would make religiously for my sisters and I, is one of those dishes for me.

Being born in the Philippines, Adobo was a dish that was made often by my Lola (grandmother), who then passed on the recipe to my mom and aunt, who later passed on the recipe to me. I remember the house filling with the distinct smell if vinegar, soy sauce, and peppercorns when my mom would make adobo … and I would be so happy. It was the first dish I remember I truly craved. There is something so magical about the way the bold and intense flavors of this Vegan Chick’n Adobo harmonize together. This Vegan Chick’n Adobo is a great excuse to step out of your comfort zone and:

A. Try a vegan dish that’s not traditionally vegan

B. Step out of you comfort zone and try adobo if you haven’t already … it is SO DAMN GOOD!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Vegan Chick’n Adobo!

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Vegan Chick’n Marsala Stuffed Shells

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Jumbo shells are stuffed with homemade tofu ricotta, meaty cremini mushrooms & tender vegan chick’n, topped with savory marsala cream sauce and vegan mozzarella cheese, then baked until golden brown and bubbly. These Vegan Chick’n Marsala Stuffed Shells taste just like the classic – but even better, because noodles, duh.

switch up your weeknight lasagna routine,  and try these Vegan Chick’n Marsala Stuffed Shells instead

Loaded with flavors inspired from Italy, these stuffed shells are truly impressive. If you’ve ever made a stuffed shells recipe before (my Cheesy Vegan Stuffed Shells are uh-ma-zing), then you know they may seem a bit intimidating to prepare, but they actually come together quite easily and quickly. Not to mention, they’re a real crowd-pleaser! So, whether you’re looking to switch up your weeknight dinner routine, or you need a show-stopping dinner party recipe, these Vegan Chick’n Marsala Stuffed Shells are for you!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Vegan Chick’n Marsala Stuffed Shells!!!

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Vegan Chick’n Piccata Ravioli

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Filled with bright and zesty flavors, buttery undertones, and finished with the comfort of carb-y goodness, this Vegan Chick’n Piccata Ravioli makes for an easy, yet elegant meal that is sure to amaze you time and time again!

vegan chick’n piccata, elevated

Alright ya’ll … I really out did myself with this Vegan Chick’n Piccata Ravioli. It’s so delicious, with a fun and creative twist, and seriously checks all the boxes for an easy weeknight meal, or a fancy date-night-in recipe. It may look elegant and fancy, but with just a little effort (and maybe a few glasses of wine), my Vegan Chick’n Piccata Ravioli makes for the perfect show stopping Spring Time meal! It’s:

  • Fresh
  • Lemony
  • Creamy
  • Creative
  • Comforting
  • Elegant
  • East to prepare
  • …and delicious AF, duh.

I’m so obsessed with this recipe, and I think you will be, too! Grab a glass of wine, and let’s get to cookin’ the best Vegan Chick’n Piccata Ravioli!

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Vegan Lasagna Fritta

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Vegan Lasagna Fritta … easy enough for a fun weekend appetizer, yet impressive enough for a dinner party (because we WILL be having dinner parties again). Tender lasagna noodles are stuffed with vegan mozzarella cheese & creamy homemade tofu ricotta, coated in Italian bread crumbs and vegan parmesan, then fried to golden, crispy perfection. Just when you thought pasta couldn’t get any better, my Vegan Lasagna Fritta comes in and steals the show!

deep fried lasagna? yes, please.

Loaded with herby homemade tofu ricotta and creamy vegan mozzarella cheese, these Vegan Fried Lasagna rolls are fast favorites. A hearty, cheesy, Italian-inspired appetizer that looks fancy af, but is quite easy to prepare! My Vegan Lasagna Fritta is a fun and delicious appetizer that the whole family is sure to enjoy!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Vegan Lasagna Fritta!

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Vegan Birria Tacos

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Vegan Birria Tacos with slow cooked consommé. Because dipping your tacos in a rich and hearty sauce is just better than eating them on their own. Meaty oyster mushrooms are shredded and marinated, then stuffed into warmed tortillas with melty cheese and fried to perfection to make the best Vegan Birria Tacos. Serve each taco with fresh onions, cilantro, and lime … and of course, a side of the most delicious and savory consommé. This Mexican dish comes together easily, and is so delicious! Bonus : the consommé is great as leftovers! Serve with enchiladas, or on top of nachos to completely take your Mexican-inspired dishes to a whole new level!

Vegan Birria Tacos … aka the perfect meal for a quarantined Cinco de Mayo

Simple, delicious tacos – stuffed with juicy, savory marinated oyster mushrooms, and served with slow cooked, flavorful consommé. If you’re familiar with Mexican cuisine, I promise that the depth of flavors in this dish will give you all the feel-good emotions associated with your favorite food memories. Mine just so happen to be eating some of the best Mexican food California has to offer. I’m lucky to have grown up in a city that is deeply rooted in its Hispanic culture.  This recipe feels like home. And it’s exactly what I needed during these crazy times!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cooking the best Vegan Birria Tacos!

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Vegan Cheez-Its

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Vegan Cheez-Its. Thanks to your handy dandy food processor, these cheesy crackers – loaded with two types of vegan cheese, and all the salty goodness – are just as easy to prepare as they are to devour. 

cheesy, salty, and totally addictive

I don’t know about ya’ll, but this shelter in place order has me cookin’ up the craziest stuff. I’ve already conquered Banana Bread and the viral Dalgona Coffee (of course I made mine a Drunk Dalgona), so I figured I’d have my hand at one of my favorite childhood snacks … the Cheez-It. With all the sweet quarantine recipes circling the internet, I needed something savory in my life. I figured since Vegan Cheez-Its are kinda hard to come by, I’d just make my own. And that’s how these delicious little babies were born. They’re salty, cheesy, crispy, and 100% snack-worthy. Be warned, though. These Vegan Cheez-Its are so damn good, they’re downright addictive, so you may as well just double the batch.

Grab a drink and let’s to making the best Vegan Cheez-Its!

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Vegan BBQ Pulled ‘Pork’ Flautas

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BBQ Pulled ‘Pork’ Flautas. Basically everything we know and love about a pulled pork sandwich, but rolled into a tortilla and fried to crispy, golden perfection. Filled with smokey shredded oyster mushrooms, melty cheddar cheese, and topped with tangy, crunchy slaw – these BBQ Pulled ‘Pork’ Flautas are so good, no one will even know they’re vegan!

bbq pulled pork meets crispy taquito

Ok, ya’ll … these BBQ Pulled ‘Pork’ Flautas are seriously the best of both worlds. If you love pulled pork sandwiches and if you love flautas, then these are going to BLOW. YOUR. MIND. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a fun weeknight dinner, these taquitos will surely not disappoint! They’re

  • Meaty
  • Smokey
  • Sweet
  • Savory
  • Crispy
  • Cheesy
  • and absolutely frickin’ delicious!

You drooling yet? Because I am! Grab a brew and let’s get to making the best Vegan Pulled ‘Pork’ Flautas!

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Cheesy White Pesto Zucchini Involtini with Pink Alfredo Sauce

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Cheesy White Pesto Zucchini Involtini. Because let’s be honest … nothing says I love you more than cheesy filled zucchini ribbons smothered in creamy pink alfredo sauce. Turn up the Frank Ocean playlist, pop a bottle of your favorite wine, and get ready to take date night in to a whole new level!!!

date night in just got a whole lot better

My wife and I have never been ones to celebrate Valentine’s Day. All of our favorite restaurants and bars are extremely crowded, it seems as if everything is overpriced (I tried buying my weekly bouquet of flowers from the grocery store this week and they were DOUBLE the price!), and I honestly just think it’s a silly consumerist holiday designed to make people feel bad. That being said, any excuse to stay in with a bottle or two of wine and some good food is as good as any. With a little bit of effort and a whole lot of love, this Cheesy White Pesto Zucchini Involtini with Pink Alfredo Sauce will make the perfect dish for your date night. Forget the roses because nothing says ‘I love you’ better than a home-cooked meal. Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’!

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Cheesy Vegan Pesto Stuffed Shells

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Move over, lasagna. My cheesy vegan pesto stuffed shells are in town and they’re takin’ over. Jumbo shells stuffed with homemade basil pesto & herby tofu ricotta, then slathered in a ragu style sauce makes for the most deliciously comforting pasta dish you didn’t even know you needed until now.

cheesy pesto stuffed shells : a love story

You guys, I even impressed myself with this recipe. It’s 100% addictive and checks all the boxes for an easy weeknight meal, or a show-stopping dinner party entree. It may look ornate and fancy, but with just a little effort (and maybe a couple glasses of wine), these cheesy pesto stuffed shells make for the perfect pasta dish. They’re:

  • elegant, but simple
  • cheesy, saucy, and so comforting … AKA all the good things
  • delicious af
  • able to be made ahead of time
  • freezer friendly

I’m totally in love and I think you will be, too! Grab a glass of wine and let’s get to cookin’ the best cheesy vegan pesto stuffed shells!

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