Lunch

Vegan Filipino Burger Steak

July 18, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Vegan Filipino Burger Steak inspired by Jollibee! Seasoned ‘beef’ patties are cooked until tender, then smothered with savory mushroom gravy. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes for an easy and delicious meal!

Filipino burger steak

Similar to Salisbury steak, filipino burger steak is a delicious and easy meal that’s ready in under an hour!

If you’ve ever tried Jollibee’s burger steak, this recipe is its vegan counterpart – seasoned ground ‘beef’ is cooked until perfectly juicy, then doused in a simple and savory mushroom gravy. Serve with rice (preferably steamed white rice or garlic fried rice) or mashed potatoes for the perfect comforting weeknight meal!

Grab a drink and let’s cook the best Vegan Filipino Burger Steak!

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Chick’n Wonton Tacos (Applebee’s Copycat)

July 13, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

These Chick’n Wonton Tacos are the perfect vegan copycat of the popular appetizer at Applebee’s! Crispy baked wontons are filled with juicy seasoned chick’n, topped with tangy slaw, and served with sweet chili sauce make for a fun and unique appetizer that is always a crowd pleaser!

chick’n wonton tacos

These Chick’n Wonton Tacos are part of my Veganized Restaurant Remake Series, where I take popular restaurant recipes and veganize them!

While I’ve never personally had the Chicken Wonton Tacos from Applebee’s, I got an unusually high amount of requests for this recipe from y’all on Instagram! And now that I’ve made them (several times at this point), I can see why they’re so popular! They’re fun, easy, and super flavorful!

Grab a drink and let’s make the best Applebee’s copycat vegan Chick’n Wonton Tacos!

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Creamy Zucchini Pasta

July 11, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This Creamy Zucchini Pasta is sure to be your new favorite zucchini recipe – and a great way to use up your yearly surplus of summertime squash! Quick, easy, and cost-effective, this recipe checks all the boxes for the perfect meal!

Creamy Zucchini Pasta

If you came to this recipe expecting zoodles, I’m sad to say you’re going to be greatly disappointed because this is quite the opposite.

On the other hand, if you landed here hoping for carb-y goodness drowning in a creamy sauce, then you came to the right place, and I’m happy to repost this pasta is all of that and more!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cooking the best Creamy Zucchini Pasta!

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Bang Bang Tofu Lettuce Wraps

July 7, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Coated in a sweet and spicy sauce and topped with zesty slaw, these crispy tofu bang bang lettuce wraps are a delicious and refreshing summertime staple!

bang bang tofu lettuce wraps

Quick, refreshing, and delicious are the only things I want to describe any of my summertime meals – and these Bang Bang Tofu Lettuce Wraps are all of those! Tofu is fried to golden perfection then tossed in a zesty bang bang sauce (made popular by Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp), then served on crispy lettuce cups with tangy slaw, fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds … need I say more?

Grab a drink and let’s get to making the best Bang Bang Tofu Lettuce Wraps!

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Black Pepper Tofu (Panda Express Copycat)

June 30, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Inspired by the Black Pepper Chicken at Panda Express, this vegan version features tofu that’s pan fried until perfectly crisp, then tossed in the most addicting peppery and savory sauce. It’s easy to make at home, requiring just a handful of ingredients and less than 30 minutes! Pair it with white rice and you have a meal that’s better than any fast-food takeout!

black pepper tofu

This vegan Black Pepper Tofu recipe is part of my Veganized Restaurant Remake Series, where I take popular restaurant recipes and veganize them!

Do y’all remember the Black Pepper Chicken from Panda Express? It used to be my favorite! It was peppery and savory, and just so delicious. And even though they no longer offer it at Panda, I’m happy to report that you can make it in the comfort of your own home with minimal ingredients and in less time than it takes to drive and pick up takeout. a win-win!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Black Pepper Tofu!

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No Cook Noodle Salad

June 28, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Tossed with colorful crunchy veggies and tangy dressing, this refreshing no cook noodle salad is the perfect summertime dish! The best part? It comes together in just 15 minutes!

no cook vermicelli noodle salad

I am all about no-cook meals – especially during summer – and this asian-inspired vermicelli salad checks all the boxes! It’s colorful, fresh, easy to make, minimal ingredients, and bursting with flavor! Did I mention it’s no cook? Or that it only require 15 minutes of your time?! Seriously, I can’t think of a better summertime dish!

Grab a drink a drink and let’s get to making the best no-cook noodle salad!

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Vegan Chick’n Afritada

June 20, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

A true Filipino comfort food favorite, this vegan chick’n afritada is simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with seasoned chick’n, potatoes, carrots, and peppers until savory and tender.

chicken afritada

Growing up, chicken afritada was something we ate on a weekly basis. It’s a simple dish with humble ingredients, consisting of chicken, potatoes, and veggies simmered in a rich and flavorful tomato-based sauce. Serve it over rice, and it’s a true comfort food favorite – like a hug in bowl 🤗 I have such fond memories of my mom and aunt cooking chicken afritada, and the whole house enveloping in its smell, which is why I’m so happy I was able to vaeganize it and share it with all of you!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cooking my version of vegan chick’n afritada!

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Cheesy Chipotle Tacos

June 14, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

These Cheesy Chipotle Tacos are a delicious and quick meal that everyone is sure to love! Chipotle seasoned oyster mushrooms are sautéed until perfectly caramelized, then stuffed in corn tortillas with creamy vegan cheese shreds and baked until crispy and melty! Pile on fresh toppings and enjoy!

Cheesy Chipotle Tacos

With Father’s Day right around the corner, I’ve been thinking of something epic to make for my own dad. My dad lives right around the corner from my wife and I, and he’ll usually come over on days I’m photographing recipes to eat the leftovers or take them home. I don’t know why, but *every single time* I make tacos, he makes it his life’s mission to get here in time to eat as many as he possibly can. I never really knew my dad to be a taco lover, but for some reason, whenever I make them, he inhales them!

That said, I thought … no better recipe than tacos to make for my dad this Father’s Day. And these Cheesy Chipotle tacos check all the boxes for the perfect Father’s Day (or any day) dish. They’re easy, delicious, and require just a handful of ingredients. Not to mention, they’re super customizable so you can make a ton and tailor the toppings and fresh fillings to your liking!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cooking the best Cheesy Chipotle Tacos!

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Taco Stuffed Peppers

June 7, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

These Taco Stuffed Peppers are a colorful, easy-to-make recipe that everyone is sure to love! Sweet bell peppers are stuffed with seasoned ground ‘beef’, beans, rice, roasted corn, and creamy vegan cheese, then baked until hot and melty. This simple 30-minute dish is perfect for any night of the week!

taco stuffed peppers

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious weeknight meal, add these Taco Stuffed Peppers to your arsenal of “Weeknight Recipe” ideas. Bell peppers are stuffed with seasoned ground ‘beef’, hearty beans & rice, and roasted corn – then loaded with creamy vegan cheese, baked to melty perfection and topped with all the classic taco favorites!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the easiest and tastiest taco stuffed peppers!

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Chick’n Caesar Pasta Salad

June 3, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This Chick’n Caesar Pasta Salad is a fun twist on the typical Caesar and pasta salads, combining the best of both worlds! Loaded with creamy dressing, seasoned vegan chick’n pieces, and peppery arugula – then topped with homemade lemon-garlic breadcrumbs – leaving you with a pasta salad that’s full of texture and bursting with flavor in every bite! Serve as a side dish or enjoy it for lunch or dinner! It’s the perfect summer recipe!

chick’n caesar pasta salad

This vegan Chick’n Caesar Pasta Salad truly is the best off both worlds! If you know me, then you know I’m obsessed with Caesar salads. If there’s a vegan Caesar salad on any menu, at any restaurant, chances are I’m ordering it. It’s also no secret that I love pasta. And the two together are seriously magical. It was one night while I was eating dinner – a Caesar salad as my starter and a bowl of pasta as my entree – that I had the brilliant idea to marry the two. And the rest is history.

Now I know I’m not the first to invent a Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, but honestly, the thought never occurred to me until that night just a couple months ago. So here’s my vegan version, which is perfect for all your summer gatherings, by the way! The homemade breadcrumbs really take it over the top, so don’t skip ’em!

Grab a cold one and let’s get to making the best Chick’n Caesar Pasta Salad!

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Lunch

Filipino burger steak

chick’n wonton tacos

Creamy Zucchini Pasta

bang bang tofu lettuce wraps

black pepper tofu

no cook vermicelli noodle salad

chicken afritada

Cheesy Chipotle Tacos

taco stuffed peppers

chick’n caesar pasta salad