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Chocolate-Pistachio Covered Orange Cream Popsicles

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These 5-ingredient Chocolate-Pistachio Covered Orange Cream Popsicles are a summertime dream! Fresh orange juice, a touch of  zest, creamy coconut, a dash of sweetener and a little vanilla extract make for the perfect treat to beat the heat! And don’t forget the crushed chocolate covered nuts! They take these creamsicles from delicious to downright decadent!

Vegan Orange Cream Popsicles

luscious Chocolate-Pistachio Covered Orange Cream Popsicles? Yes please!

Summer is all about finding ways to beat the heat, and lemme tell ya’ll, it. is. hot. here in Fresno – with highs reaching past 111° F 🥵

With that being said, these popsicles sure come in handy when you want a cool, refreshing snack! The best part? 5 ingredients are all you need, and your freezer does most of the work! Grab a cold bevy and let’s get to making the best Chocolate-Pistachio Covered Orange Cream Popsicles!

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Vegan Pambazos

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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! 

Vegan Pambazos

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

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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!

Meatball Lettuce Wraps

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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Thai Basil Tofu with Curry Roasted Cashews

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Better than takeout Thai Basil Tofu with Curry Roasted Cashews! This surprisingly easy, slightly spicy, super flavorful recipe tastes just as good (if not better) as anything you’ll get at your favorite Thai restaurant! Serve over jasmine rice or rice noodles for a delicious meal that’ll totally hit the spot!

Thai food lovers unite!

Ya’ll. I LOVE Thai Basil tofu! Before my wife and I went vegan, we used to order Thai Basil Chicken from our favorite Thai restaurant on a weekly basis, sometimes more. To say we were addicted is an understatement. BUT! I think I’ve cracked the code, and dare I say that my Thai Basil Tofu with Curry Roasted Cashews is even better than any restaurant I’ve had. The flavors are exceptional, and the quick roasted cashews add that extra oomph – if ya know what I mean!

Grab a drink and lets get to cookin’ the best Thai Basil Tofu with Curry Roasted Cashews!

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Creamy Pistachio Crusted Cauliflower Soup

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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

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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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Skillet Cheesy Vegan Enchilada-Inspired Chick’n & Rice Bake

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The next time your looking for an  absolutely delicious and easy recipe, look no further than this Skillet Cheesy Vegan Enchilada-Inspired Chick’n & Rice Bake! It’s hearty, comforting and perfectly spiced. But the best part? Most of the cooking is done in the oven … making for a nearly effortless cozy weeknight meal!

Easy, Cheesy Comfort in a skillet

I’m pulling out all the stops on this one – rich sauce, fluffy rice, and pockets of melty vegan cheese oozing throughout each bite. With minimal effort (and lots of cheese), this Skillet Cheesy Vegan Enchilada-Inspired Chick’n & Rice Bake is my definition of the ultimate cozy weeknight meal! It’s:

  • easy
  • fuss-free
  • bold and flavorful

Pretty much everything you could want (and need) when you want something tasty, but easy! Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the easiest Skillet Cheesy Vegan Enchilada-Inspired Rice Bake!

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Cheesy Vegan Stuffed Mushroom Burgers with Pesto Mayo

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Picture this : juicy, meaty portobello mushrooms stuffed with seasoned mozzarella shreds, fried to crispy, melty perfection, slathered with homemade pesto mayo, and sandwiched in between a soft and airy bun with red onion, tomato, and herbaceous arugula. You droolin’ yet? Cuz I am! These Cheesy Vegan Stuffed Mushroom Burgers with Pesto Mayo are what burger dreams are made of!

a mushroom burger so f*ckin’ good, you won’t miss the meat

This might be a bold statement, but I can pretty much guarantee meat will be the LAST thing on your mind while you’re devouring these perfectly cheesy, crispy, ultra-flavorful Italian-inspired Stuffed Mushroom Burgers. I’ve added so much flavor into these burgers, even die-hard-mushroom-haters will love ’em. The combination of a perfectly seasoned, stuffed, and fried portobello mushroom, slathered in garlicky pesto, and topped with fresh veggies simply cannot be beat! Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Cheesy Vegan Stuffed Mushroom Burgers!

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Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup

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Delicate woodsy mushrooms are the star in this rich, luscious, and flavorful vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup.

Mushroom Soup for the soul

The days are getting shorter (seriously, though, it feels like it’s midnight at 6 o’clock, wtf daylight savings), and The Holidays are steadily creeping up. You need a soup in your rolodex of soup recipes that is comforting and simple. Something that isn’t too laborious in the kitchen, but instead kind of calming and meditative – you know, a recipe that you can just vibe out to with a glass of wine and your favorite playlist. A recipe that makes you feel good to eat it. Makes you feel good to share it. A recipe that warms you up from the inside, out.

This. This vegan cream of mushroom soup is that recipe. 

Serve it for dinner tonight, for lunch tomorrow, or as a starter for your next Holiday dinner. Whatever the occasion, this recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Grab a glass of wine, put on some Frank Ocean, and let’s get to cookin’ the best vegan cream of mushroom soup!

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Vegan Chorizo & Pumpkin Chili

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Loaded with pumpkin spice & everything nice (literally), and topped with velvety vegan sour cream, red onions, seasoned pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs … my Vegan Chorizo & Pumpkin Chili will blow that basic Chili right outta the water.

Easy, Comforting Soup You Didn’t Even Know You Needed Until Now.

Ok, I know what you’re thinking. Chorizo? Pumpkin? Chili?! I thought the same thing, too until I tried it and let me tell you … this might be the best chili I’ve ever had. And that’s saying a lot, because as you all know, I am a soup connoisseur. From Vegan Albondigas to Chick’n & Dumpling Soup, you know I love my fair share of soups! Initially, I didn’t think Chorizo and Pumpkin would pair well with chili, but something about these combination of flavors (along with a few other ingredients) just hits different, if ya know what I mean?! All I’m sayin’ is, don’t knock it til you try it.

Anyway, Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best vegan pumpkin chili!

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