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Cheesy Chipotle Chick’n & Rice Soup

March 7, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This Cheesy Chipotle Chick’n and Rice Soup is truly chick’n soup for the soul. The broth is smoky and flavorful with a touch of heat from the chipotles – while the chick’n, rice, and veggies add heartiness to the soup. Stir in a bit of vegan cheese shreds at the end of simmering for an extra creamy bowl of comfort!

Cheesy Chipotle Chick’n & Rice Soup

This soup is a combination of my favorite soups wrapped into one cozy bowl. Think taco/enchilada soup meets chicken and rice soup. It’s cozy, creamy, and hearty, with a fragrant broth flavored with chiles and tons of spices. The best part? It’s ready in under an hour, so you’ll have a comforting bowl of soup from pot to table in no time!

Grab a drink and let’s get to making the best Cheesy Chipotle Chick’n & Rice Soup!

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Vegan Sisig

February 15, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

This vegan sisig is my tasty take on the wildly popular Filipinx drinking snack! Dried snow fungus mushrooms are rehydrated and marinated, transforming them into crispy vegan ‘pork’ — then they’re sautéed with vegan sausage and an aromatic blend of onions peppers, chilis, & garlic, and cooked until crisped around the edges. Just like its traditional counterpart, this vegan sisig is rich and savory, with subtle notes of heat and acidity! The perfect bite paired with your favorite beer!

Vegan Sisig

It’s been awhile since I’ve been back to the Philippines (damn you, Covid!), but last time my wife and I were there (it’s been so long, it was before we were even vegan 😭), we spent the entire month island hopping and trying different variations of each region’s Sisig. To say we were obsessed is an understatement.

Since then, we’ve made many versions of our own vegan Sisig – some with mushrooms or tofu, or a mixture of both, but this version is my absolute favorite! The snow mushrooms provide the perfect gelatinous texture that you’d otherwise get from the different cuts of pork, while the vegan sausage crisps up impeccably! Eating this reminds me of drinking Red Horse and swimming into the late hours of the night while snacking on Sisig with my family and friends in the Philippines, and I’m immediately transported to my favorite place in the world with some of my favorite memories 🥲

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

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Vegan Pull Apart Pizza Sliders

January 31, 2022 By Ashley 1 Comment

These vegan pull apart pizza sliders are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Loaded with 3 types of vegan cheese and slathered in the most delicious herbed garlic butter, it’s safe to say they’re a touch-down among family and friends! Not to mention, they’re so easy and can even be made ahead of time, making for the perfect party appetizer!

Vegan Pull Apart Pizza Sliders

If you’re anything like me, then you’ll agree that Super Bowl is all about an awesome food spread. Seriously, catch me grazing all game long 😌

And I seriously cannot believe it, but for the first time in over 30 years, my wife’s favorite team, the Cincinnati Bengals are playing in the Super Bowl! So that means I’m coming with all my favorite game-day appetizer recipes … starting with these easy and delicious Vegan Pull Apart Pizza Sliders!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin!

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Cheesy Vegan Gochujang Udon Noodles

January 27, 2022 By Ashley 1 Comment

Cheesy Vegan Gochujang Udon Noodles: the perfect 20-minute meal! Chewy udon noodles doused in rich gochujang sauce, tossed with creamy vegan cheese, and topped with toasted sesame seeds & green onion make for the perfect slurpable bowl of noodles! The robust team of gochujang, gochugaru, vegan cheese, and vegan butter produces a display of umami so beautifully in this dish, you’ll be giving it a standing ovation after just one bite!

Cheesy Vegan Gochujang Udon Noodles

If you love savory, saucy noodles, this Cheesy Vegan Gochujang Udon is for you! It’s easy, delicious, and totally satiating 🤤 The best part?! All you need is 20 minutes to make it!

I got the idea for this recipe after seeing videos of cheesy ramen going viral on TikTok. Obviously, I had to know what all the rave was about, so after watching a few recipes, I came up with these Cheesy Vegan Gochujang Udon Noodles!

Most of the recipe videos I saw online for cheesy ramen called for the flavoring packets – many of which aren’t vegan friendly – so I decided to ditch it altogether and come up with my own sauce! Of course, I wanted it to be just as easy as making instant ramen, so for the sauce, all you have to do is throw everything in a bowl and whisk it all together! I also subbed out udon noodles for ramen, because they’re my favorite, but feel free to use what you like!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cooking the easiest and most delicious Cheesy Vegan Gochujang Udon Noodles!

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Vegan Filipino Spaghetti

January 25, 2022 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Filipino spaghetti is a Filipino twist on classic Italian spaghetti. Sweet and savory meat sauce is tossed with spaghetti and topped with cheddar cheese, making for a delicious and creamy pasta dish that is truly unlike any other! Typically served during holidays and at birthday parties, this dish is beloved by much of the Philippines!

Filipino Spaghetti

Have you ever tried Filipino Spaghetti?

It’s a thing in the Philippines – served during the holidays, at birthday parties, and sold at all the fast food chains – including McDonald’s! Growing up in a Filipino household, I didn’t even know what real spaghetti was. I was always under the impression spaghetti was supposed to be sweet. I remember the first time I had non-filipino spaghetti, I was so confused. Where were the hot dogs? Why wasn’t it sweet? No cheddar cheese?!!!!?! To this day, I still prefer Filipino spaghetti to classic Italian spaghetti, and even when I cook spaghetti that’s more traditional, I can’t help but add just a little bit of sugar to remind me of home 🙂

Unlike its original Italian counterpart, Filipino spaghetti is sweet, loaded with a meaty, sugary hotdog spaghetti sauce, then topped with cheddar cheese so it’s super creamy. It’s unique and unlike any pasta I’ve ever had! If you’re a sucker for sweet and savory dishes, you have to give Filipino Spaghetti a try!

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Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup with Rosemary Croutons

October 14, 2021 By Ashley 1 Comment

Meet pumpkin soup 2.0 – Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup with Rosemary Croutons. Crisp ale and herby croutons add depth to this dish, while the pumpkin puree gives it that classic pumpkin soup vibe. Even if you’re totally over pumpkin recipes, I have a feeling this is going to be your new favorite soup this winter season!

creamy, cheesy, pumpkin-y comfort in a bowl

A few weeks ago, I asked ya’ll on Instagram what recipes you wanted to see on the blog this Fall, and an overwhelming amount of you replied with “unique soup” and “unique pumpkin” recipes. Fast forward to now, and I think I’ve delivered just that. My Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup with Rosemary Croutons is unlike any other recipe I’ve seen out there. Sure, it’s got the classic fall flavors with pumpkin puree, rosemary, and nutmeg … but it’s elevated with amber ale, cheesy cheddar-style shreds, and crispy croutons because we love thick ‘n’ creamy soups with a little bit of ✨texture✨

So grab a beer and let’s get to making the best Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup with Rosemary Croutons!

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Garlic Sesame Gochujang Noodles

October 1, 2021 By Ashley 5 Comments

Meet your new favorite noodle noodle dish – Garlic Sesame Gochijang Noodles! Meaty mushrooms, crumbled tofu, and chewy rice noodles are tossed in the most delicious gochujang sauce. It’s easy, quick, and the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet made in under 30 minutes!

Garlic Sesame Gochujang Noodles

Happy Friday and even more importantly, HAPPY FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER, friends! Today I’m sharing a dish that I make often – usually when I want something quick and easy, yet packed with flavor and is still homemade. These Garlic Sesame Gochujang Noodles are the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet! Not to mention, they’re so simple and require mostly pantry staples!

Grab a drink and let’s to making the best Garlic Sesame Gochujang Noodles!

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Vegan Chick’n Tequila Lime Pasta (CPK Copycat)

September 24, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Chick’n Tequila Lime Pasta – a vegan revamp that’s just like the popular pasta dish at a famous chain restaurant. Sautéed onions and peppers, seasoned chick’n, and spinach pasta noodles are tossed in the most delicious creamy tequila sauce! It’s bright and bold, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

why eat out when you can bring the restaurant to you?

Weekends and pasta go together like peanut butter and jelly. Honestly … what’s better? And with cooler nights creeping upon us, I can’t think of anything more comforting than snuggling up on the couch with a glass of wine, my favorite show, and a big bowl of creamy noods.

Light a candle, put some comfy clothes on, pour yourself a glass, and let’s get to making the best Vegan Chick’n Tequila Lime Pasta!

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Orzo & Arugula Salad with Bell Pepper Vinaigrette

September 4, 2021 By Ashley 1 Comment

My orzo & arugula salad with bell pepper vinaigrette tastes like a summertime harvest at its peak. Sautéed peppers, shallots, and garlic become the flavorful base for this salad, lending slightly sweet notes to balance out the tanginess of the vinegar and zesty lemon. The best part? This salad is served best at room temperature, making it the perfect prep ahead, end-of-summer party dish.

couples well with barbecues, cookouts, and end-of-summer parties

This Orzo & Arugula Salad with Bell Pepper Vinaigrette is just begging for you to take it to your next summer hangout (hello, Labor Day weekend). Seasoned orzo and peppery arugula are tossed with sautéed peppers, shallots, garlic, and tomatoes, along with fresh cucumber and more tomatoes (blistered + fresh is the way to go). And the dressing?! The dressing is pure magic. Bell pepper infused olive oil lends a slight sweetness to the vinaigrette, really rounding out the whole dish.

Grab a summer spritzer and let’s get to making the best Orzo & Arugula Salad with Bell Pepper Vinaigrette!

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Crispy Bang Bang Chick’n Fried Shroom Sandwich with Broccoli Slaw

August 30, 2021 By Ashley 7 Comments

Crispy Bang Bang Chick’n Fried Shroom Sandwiches with Broccoli Slaw! Sink your teeth into this: a crispy chick’n fried shroom sandwich piled high with broccoli slaw and doused in creamy, sweet, and slightly spicy bang bang sauce, making for an out-of-this-world fried ‘chick’n’ sandwich!

I had ya at bang bang, didn’t I?!

Fried chicken sandwiches are having. their. moment. this year. That being said, there are fried chicken sandwiches, then there’s THIS fried “chick’n” sandwich. My Crispy Bang Bang Chick’n Fried Shroom Sandwiches with Broccoli Slaw marries the beloved bang bang sauce (made popular by Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp) with extra crispy, extra flavorful, meaty chick’n fried oyster mushrooms. Sandwich that in between toasty buns with zesty, crunchy broccoli slaw, and you’ve got a one way ticket to party-in-your-mouth island. Seriously, these sandwiches should be illegal. But I’ll let you be the judge.

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Crispy Bang Bang Chick’n Fried Shroom Sandwich with Broccoli Slaw!

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Lunch

Cheesy Chipotle Chick’n & Rice Soup

Vegan Sisig

Vegan Pull Apart Pizza Sliders

Cheesy Vegan Gochujang Udon Noodles

Filipino Spaghetti

creamy, cheesy, pumpkin-y comfort in a bowl

Garlic Sesame Gochujang Noodles

why eat out when you can bring the restaurant to you?

couples well with barbecues, cookouts, and end-of-summer parties

I had ya at bang bang, didn’t I?!