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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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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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Vegan BBQ Chick’n Pizza Bombs

February 2, 2021 By Ashley 1 Comment

Vegan BBQ Chick’n Pizza Bombs – a delicious and fun take on BBQ Chick’n Pizza! BBQ seasoned chick’n, melty cheese, and all the fixins baked to crispy, ooey-gooey perfection! The biscuit dough make these super easy! And the best part? They’re customizable so you can fill ’em with and and all your favorite pizza toppings!

the best way to eat pizza: bombs

I love BBQ Chick’n Pizza and I love flaky biscuits, so it was only a matter of time that I brought the two together to create these Vegan BBQ Chick’n Pizza Bombs!

I love pizza, but if I’m being honest, it’s not the most ideal snacking food. Toppings are falling off, sauce gets everywhere, your fingers and hands get dirty – basically a big old mess. And that’s where my BBQ Chick’n Pizza Bombs come in. The biscuit “crust” is wrapped around the fillings and sauce, so everything stays hot, fresh, and neatly tucked into a delcious bite! Genius, right?!

Grab a drink and let’s get to making the best Vegan BBQ Chick’n Pizza Bombs!

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Creamy Pistachio Crusted Cauliflower Soup

January 24, 2021 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Move over cauliflower rice! This Creamy Pistachio Crusted Cauliflower Soup is the BEST way to eat cauliflower!!! Cauliflower makes an amazing creamy soup, without any actual cream. And the pistachio crusted florets? They lend the perfect crispy texture to this luxurious, yet simple soup.

Cauliflower soup: the best damn way to eat cauliflower

Look, I know cauliflower rice, cauliflower mash, and cauliflower gnocchi have had their moments to shine … but can we talk about creamy cauliflower soup?! In my opinion, it’s the best way to eat cauliflower!

The sautéed cauliflower has a beautiful nutty and slightly sweet flavor that shines when blended with the seasonings and broth. And the pistachio crusted cauliflower florets? They add the perfect crispy texture!

Grab a drink and let’s get to making the best cauliflower soup!

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Vegan Pesto Italian Wedding Soup

January 17, 2021 By Ashley 4 Comments

Juicy, flavor-packed meatballs served in a simple, soothing broth with zesty homemade pesto sauce that’s ready in just about 30 minutes! This Pesto Italian Wedding Soup is easy and wholesome, making for a meal that everyone is sure to love!

Italian Wedding Soup kicked up a notch

Brothy, flavorful, packed with dark, leafy greens and loaded with juicy, tender meatballs, my Pesto Italian Wedding Soup is the epitome of comfort in a bowl! It’s cozy, soothing, and jam packed with so much flavor, it’s hard to believe this comes together in just 30 minutes! The pesto adds a nice depth of flavor, so don’t skip it!

Grab a drink and let’s get to making the best Vegan Pesto Italian Wedding Soup!

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