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30-Minute Herby Meatballs with Creamy Kale Orzo

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If you’re looking for an easy and delicious dish, these 30-minute herby meatballs with creamy kale orzo are for you! Simple to prepare, and bursting with flavors of fresh citrus and zesty herbs, this recipe is sure to be on constant rotation – serve the meatballs over the creamy orzo and you’ve got a meal the entire family will love!

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30-Minute Herby Meatballs with Creamy Kale Orzo

Okay, we’re in this weird in-between time after Thanksgiving and before Christmas that reminds me strangely of an episode of Black Mirror. Not in a bad way or anything … but in the sense that I have no idea what time of the day it is, I’m barely motivated (I just want to sit by the fire, watch cozy movies, and veg out all day 😉), and I can never decide on what I want to eat — which is so not like me 🥲

All that said, when I’m feelin’ too lazy to cook, but still want something fresh and homemade, I tend to make these 30-Minute Herby Meatballs with Creamy Kale Orzo! They’re packed with tons of fresh lemon and zesty herbs (exactly what I’m craving after indulging in all the thanksgiving food), and it’s simple to prepare! Grab a drink and let’s get to cooking!

Vegan Meatballs with Creamy Orzo

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Classic Baked Vegan Mac ‘N’ Cheese

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This Classic Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese is THE BEST mac and cheese I’ve had (vegan or not) – with a delicious 3-cheese vegan cream sauce and golden-brown crust, dare I say this mac and cheese recipe will blow all the others out of the water! This one’s perfect for the holidays, and I promise you … if you don’t tell anyone it’s vegan, no one will know!

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classic baked vegan Mac and cheese

Okay, before you say anything bad about vegan cheese, you NEED to try this recipe! This Classic Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese is just like I remember – creamy, velvety, and baked to perfection with a crispy, golden-brown cheesy crust. Bring this to any holiday party or get-together, and I can guarantee it’ll be the star of the show! And if you don’t tell anyone it’s vegan, they will seriously never know!

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

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Pumpkin Miso Pasta

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A true match made in heaven, miso paste and pumpkin puree create a simple yet sophisticated pasta that checks all the boxes – savory, salty, and sweet.  Finishing the dish with a splash of champagne vinegar and homemade pumpkin seed breadcrumbs adds just the right amount of acidity and texture to really bring everything together!

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vegan pumpkin miso pasta

pumpkin miso pasta

Are you team sweet or savory pumpkin recipes? Cleary, I’m team savory. Don’t get me wrong, I love me a good pumpkin dessert, but in my opinion, savory pumpkin dishes are severely underrated. This pumpkin miso pasta is simple, yet balanced and full of flavor! It checks all the boxes for the perfect cozy, fall meal.

Grab a drink and let’s make it!

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Vegan Louisiana-Inspired Parmesan Crusted Chick’n Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)

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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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Vegan Bruschetta Chickn Pasta with Balsamic Cream Sauce

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Fun Fact : Bruschetta is my favorite appetizer of. all. time. Whenever there’s a potluck or a get-together, my go-to dish is this Pea Pesto Bruschetta. It’s so flavorful, fresh, light, and out of this world good – my friends and family can attest to this!

Fun Fact #2 : Ya’ll should know this already, but pasta is my favorite food of all time. Like, I can eat a ridiculous amount of noods and not get full. I am the human pasta/noodle garage disposal, and I have no shame in admitting this. I love them so, so, sooo much (example A, B, and C).

I have no idea why the thought of combining these two dishes hasn’t crossed my mind much sooner. I mean…instead of putting bruschetta mix on bread, why not toss it in pasta with balsamic cream sauce?! Duh, Ashley.

I guess that saying is true, though. Good things do come to those who wait, because this Vegan Bruschetta Chickn Pasta is the best thing that’s happened to my taste buds in a long time!

Grab a drink and let’s get to making the best Vegan Bruschetta Pasta!

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Vegan Cajun Pasta

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You ever stay up all night thinking about food? It happens to me constantly. Some might say it’s a curse, but I think it’s a blessing. Sure, I get little to no sleep, but sometimes I come up with amazing dishes like this Vegan Cajun Pasta and it’s like magic when it hits your tongue.

If you follow me on Instagram, then you may have seen me make this vegan cajun pasta on my stories a couple weeks ago. It was so popular and highly requested that I recipe tested it to perfection and voila! Here is the recipe. I promise you, this pasta is everything. Creamy, savory, smoky deliciousness all in one. Not to mention, it only required less than an hour of your time! #Winning. 

Grab a glass of wine and let’s get to cookin’ the best pasta you’ve ever tasted!!!

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Vegan Chikn Chipotle Pasta

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In the past – just a few weeks ago, to be exact – if you had told me that chipotles would make a great sauce for pasta, I would have laughed in your face.

Chipotles? And Pasta? Like, together? No, thank you.

To be honest, I would have never even thought of this epic combination. I credit a local restaurant here in town that serves up a similar dish as a lunch special every now and then. Unfortunately…well, now that I think about it, fortunately, the restaurant’s version isn’t vegan and that’s how our vegan chipotle pasta was born! As soon I saw it coming out of the kitchen, I knew I had to make a similar version. And as soon as I tasted it, I knew I had to share with all of you! Our vegan chipotle pasta is sooo damn good.

You’re welcome. Now grab a beer and let’s get to cookin’!



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The Best Vegan Pasta Salad (Gluten Free)

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When I think of summers in the Central Valley, a few things always come to mind…

  1. Baseball Games at Chuckchansi Park (Go Fresno Grizlzies!!!)
  2. Cold Brews at Tioga
  3. Pasta Salad

If you ask me, it’s not a proper summer if all three above named items don’t make a debut at least once.




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Rigatoni Pie with Spicy Pomodoro Sauce (Vegan)

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Everyone knows that Mother’s Day is all about showing your mom how much appreciation you have for her.

Sure, you could get her a massage or take her out to lunch, but to be honest, that’s basic as fuck and we know you’re better than that.

Show your mom you really care by making her our Rigatoni Pie with Spicy Pomodoro Sauce.

I mean, nothing says I love and appreciate you quite like a big plate of carbs and cheesy goodness.

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