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Vegan Beef and Broccoli Noodles

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If ‘Beef’ and Broccoli is your go-to when ordering takeout, then you’re going to LOVE these Vegan Beef and Broccoli Noodles! Chewy Chow Mein noodles are tossed in the most delicious savory sauce with stir fried broccoli and tender, marinated ‘beef’ strips, making for a meal of slurpable goodness!

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Vegan Beef and Broccoli Noodles

beef and broccoli

According to Made with Lau, Beef and Broccoli is said to have originated from the Chinese dish called “Gai Lan Chao Niu Rou”, also known as Chinese Broccoli Fried Beef. Because early Chinese immigrants could not find Gai Lan – the Chinese variation of broccoli in the US – the broccoli that we know today became an easy substitute, and is now used the widely noted dish that we know as Beef and Broccoli. It’s believed that the first versions of the dish were prepared by Chinese immigrants who had settled in San Francisco sometime after the 1920’s when broccoli was introduced by immigrants from Italy.

While beef and broccoli is widely popular in the US, it’s highly unlikely you’ll find it on menus in China – this dish is American Chinese, much like Crab Rangoon and the Chinese Chicken Salad. But just because this is a westernized recipe, doesn’t mean it isn’t delicious! In fact, Beef and Broccoli is a beloved American Takeout Favorite for a reason!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Vegan Beef and Broccoli Noodles!

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Mediterranean-Inspired Stuffed Peppers

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Mediterranean Inspired Stuffed Peppers – baked until tender and loaded with seasoned ground ‘beef’, hearty orzo, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon – are a simple and hassle-free meal that everyone is sure to love!

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Vegan Stuffed PeppersMediterranean-Inspired Stuffed Peppers

If you’re looking for a simple, flavor-packed weeknight meal, add these Mediterranean-Inspired Stuffed Peppers to your menu! Bell peppers are loaded with vegan ground, hearty orzo, fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and creamy vegan cheese, then baked to until perfectly tender! Seriously, the best (and easiest) Springtime meal!

Grab a drink and let’s make some delicious Mediterranean-Inspired Stuffed Peppers!

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Lettuce Wrap Summer Rolls

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Lettuce wrap summer rolls are the perfect combination of my two favorite summer recipes! They’re everything you love about your favorite restaurant’s lettuce wraps – fresh and flavorful – with all the convenience of a handheld summer roll! These are sure to be a favorite!

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Vegan Summer Roll

lettuce wrap summer rolls

Fresh, easy, and delicious – these rolls are inspired by two of  my favorite Summertime recipes – lettuce wraps and summer rolls (if their name didn’t already give that away 😆).

Every single time I make these lettuce wrap summer rolls for a get-together or party, I always make a double batch because I’m certain they’ll be one of the first appetizers to go. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or a staunch meat-eater, I can guarantee these lettuce wrap summer will be one of your new favorite summertime recipes!

Grab a drink and let’s get to rolling, shall we?!

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Dynamite Lumpia (Dinamita)

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If you’re looking for a fun and tasty snack, this Dynamite Lumpia (Dinamita) checks all the boxes! Green chilis are stuffed with a classic lumpia Shanghai filling, vegan cream cheese and cheddar shreds, then wrapped in lumpia wrappers and fried until golden, crispy, and melty! Talk about the perfect combination of salty, savory, creamy, crunchy and spicy!

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Vegan Dynamite Lumpia

dynamite lumpia (dinamita)

This vegan dynamite lumpia is a variation of lumpia made with green chilies that are stuffed with a ground meat filling and cheese. The chilies are then wrapped in a lumpia wrapper with the stem exposed (so they look like cute lil dynamites), then fried until golden, crispy, and melty. It’s got all the savory, crunchy goodness of traditional Lumpia Shanghai, but kicked up a notch with the addition of slightly spicy chilies and 2 typed of creamy cheese – kinda like lumpia and jalapeño poppers met and had a baby.

Grab a drink and let’s make the best dynamite lumpia!

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General Tso’s Cauliflower

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This General Tso’s Cauliflower is a vegan twist on a classic favorite – the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and spicy! Serve over rice for the ultimate takeout meal without ever having to leave your own home!

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General Tso's Cauliflower

General Tso’s Cauliflower

This General Tso’s Cauliflower is a veganized version of the insanely popular Chinese-American takeout dish. Just like its original counterpart, it’s battered and fried to crispy perfection, then tossed in the most delicious sweet ‘n savory (and slightly spicy) sauce! The best part? No chickens were harmed in the making of this.

Grab a drink and let’s get to making the best vegan General Tso’s Cauliflower!

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Chick’n Verde Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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If you’re looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, these Chick’n Verde Stuffed Poblano Peppers are a MUST! Poblano peppers are filled with seasoned vegan chick’n, onions, garlic, roasted corn, and rice, smothered in creamy vegan cheese and homemade salsa verde and  baked to perfection! One taste and this recipe is sure to be on weekly rotation!

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Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Chick’n Verde Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Ya’ll, I have been ob-sessed with stuffed peppers lately – and the combination of zesty salsa verde, slightly sweet/slightly spicy poblano peppers, rice, roasted corn, cheese and seasoned chick’n is seriously unmatched. Not to mention, this recipe is easy, making it for perfect weeknight meal. Did I mention it’s also freezer friendly? Ya know, for those nights you can’t be bothered to cook, but need a home-cooked meal.

To make it even easier, you could most definitely purchase store-bought salsa verde, but I recommend making it homemade a few days ahead of time! It super easy, I promise 😌

Grab a drink and let’s make some easy and delicious Chick’n Verde Stuffed Poblano Peppers!

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Vegan Ground Beef Enchiladas

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These Tex-Mex style enchiladas are loaded with seasoned ground beef, smothered in homemade enchilada sauce and creamy vegan cheese shreds, then baked to melty, savory perfection! Talk about the perfect meal!

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Vegan Enchiladas

Vegan Ground Beef Enchiladas

I love enchiladas. I particularly love that there are so many variations of them – some more complex than others, some that are simple, some that are kinda fancy with roasted chilies and homemade sauce, some with red sauce, and some with green, some with chicken, some with beef, and some filled with  veggies and beans – I even love the enchiladas that have olives dolloped right on top. Have you had those?! My wife’s mom used to make ’em like that and funny enough, when I lived in Louisiana, that’s how they always came when I ordered them at any Tex-Mex restaurant. Up until I moved to California, I assumed all enchiladas had olives, and to this day, I still enjoy them on the side 😂  It might sound atrocious to some, but it’s good! Definitely not authentic, but delicious nonetheless.

My vegan ground beef enchiladas are kind of a mashup of the variations of Enchiladas I’ve enjoyed throughout my life. They’re simple, with just a cheesy vegan ground beef filling, but the seasoning really takes it over the top! And the sauce is homemade, with the rehydrated chilies adding a nice complexity in flavor. Yes, I add flour to my enchilada sauce because I really enjoy its gravy-like consistency!

Ya see what I mean … they’re kinda Tex-Mex, but with my own little spin on it 🙂

Grab a drink and let’s make some delicious Tex-Mex style vegan ground beef enchiladas!

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Barbacoa-Inspired Tacos

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Inspired by Chipotle, my Barbacoa-Inspired Tacos are delicious, and seasoned to perfection! The best part? They’re so flavorful and savory, you’ll never even know they’re vegan!

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Vegan Barbacoa Tacos

Barbacoa-Inspired Tacos

Ya’ll … I’ve been on a taco bender these past few weeks. Funny enough, my wife and I are on vacation in Mexico City and the vegan tacos here are insanely good. That being said, I’m super excited to share my version of Barbacoa-Inspired Tacos! Inspired by Chipotle (I know they’re not authentic, but you gotta admit they’re damn tasty), these tacos are savory, juicy, and downright addicting!

Grab a cold one and let’s get to cooking the best vegan Barbacoa-Inspired Tacos!

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Vegan Fish Tacos

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Meet one of my favorite Springtime dishes – Vegan Fish Tacos! Featuring tender hearts of palm that are seasoned, coated, and fried to golden perfection then loaded into warm tortillas and topped with crunchy cabbage and the most delicious chipotle crema! 

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vegan fish tacos

Happy Spring, Friends! I’m celebrating longer days and warmer weather with one of my favorite dishes – these vegan fish tacos!

Like clockwork, as soon as the temperatures start to rise, my cravings for ‘fish’ tacos and a cold brew go through the roof … and these vegan fish tacos totally hit the spot! They’re easy, simple, and flavor-packed! Featuring tender, panko-crusted hearts of palm that have been seasoned with Old Bay and fresh lime zest, then fried to crispy, golden-perfection. Load ’em into warmed tortillas with crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and the best chipotle crema, and you’ve got the perfect bite! Seriously, you won’t believe how delicious these are!

Grab a drink and let’s make the best vegan fish tacos!

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Cheesy Gochujang Skillet Fried Rice

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If you’ve got leftover rice and you don’t feel like making the same fried rice recipe, make this Cheesy Gochujang Skillet Fried Rice instead! Inspired by the Kimchi Fried Rice from the South Korean travel-reality show, Kang’s Kitchen, this gochujang skillet fried rice is crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and bursting with flavor!

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Cheesy Gochujang Skillet Fried Rice

Cheesy Gochujang Skillet Fried Rice

If you love kimchi fried rice, then you’re going to love this Cheesy Gochujang Skillet Fried Rice! It’s crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and packed with an umami-bomb of flavor thanks to the gochujang and kimchi!

I got the idea for this Korean-inspired skillet fried rice after stumbling upon a YouTube video from Paik’s Cuisine for Kimchi Bap, or Kimchi Fried Rice. Paik’s version, made wildly popular with the addition of cheese, kimchi, and a handful of other ingredients, was featured on on Season 2 of the South Korean travel-reality show, Kang’s Kitchen.  Similar to Paik’s Kimchi Bap, my Cheesy Gochujang Skillet Fried Rice is seasoned, then cooked with cheese for a delicious twist on a beloved favorite!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cooking the easiest and most delicious Cheesy Gochujang Skillet Fried Rice!

Cheesy Gochujang Skillet Fried Rice

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