Category: Dinner
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Super Simple Vegan Chili

It is the day before Fourth of July here in the states, and it’s also the day before a full work week that we have to get ready for. This chili is a perfect recipe for both scenarios– easy and cheap to make in large batches for cookouts or potlucks, and also perfect to portion…
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Vegan Classic Pepperoni Pizza with Stuffed Crust

It is finally Friday; and I don’t know about you, but it has felt like a very long week. More often than not, I cook for flavor and nutrition– but sometimes your mental health is going to be the most important thing, and you need food that feels comforting over all else. Pepperoni pizza is…
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Vegan Pho

Pho is definitely at the top of my comfort foods list, as it is for so many of my friends and family. I grew up in the Seattle area, which has a huge Asian population, and access to tons of fantastic and authentic Asian food. Personally, I don’t think I could’ve grown up in a…
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BBQ Pulled Jackfruit

This BBQ Jackfruit is without-a-doubt better than any pulled BBQ I’ve ever had in my life, vegan or not. If you don’t believe me, make this recipe. This BBQ sauce is perfect, and that really is the key. It has the perfect amount of sweet and spicy, with rich complex flavors that cook into the…
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How-to Make Corn Tortillas

Making tortillas is easy and cheap– there’s a reason people have been doing it for so long. I always thought that making tortillas would be difficult, or would possibly require some innate skill that I didn’t possess; but that isn’t true. After hearing coworkers and prep cooks reassure me enough times, (and also getting tortillas…
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Heart Beet Pizza

I made this pizza just a few months ago for Valentine’s day, but it’s become my favorite go-to recipe for any special occasion– birthdays, anniversary, bachelorette parties… any time someone you love wants a special party food. Roasted beets are one of my all-time favorite ingredients, and are even fantastic to eat just on their own.…
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Seitan Burgundy (Vegan Bourguignon)

I made this Burgundy, also called Bourguignon, with seitan for the first time in culinary school; and I approached it like it was the most intimidating dish in the world. In my defense, bourguignon is a classic French dish, which feels a little inherently intimidating; let alone making it vegan. Let me tell you— it’s…
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Grilled Zucchini Rolls

Zucchini rolls couldn’t be easier to make, or more delicious. They are a perfect picnic snack or quick lunch, and have an awesome balance of nutrition. This recipe includes Tofu Ricotta which is a very simple blend of ingredients, and can be made in large batches ahead of time, making these rolls – and a…
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Carrot + Green Chile Baked Polenta

Baked Polenta is one of my newest food obsessions– it’s rich and warm, like having a whole meal of savory veggies & cornbread. This baked polenta recipe is heavy on Mexican flavors, because those are my favorite flavors to have with warm sweet corn; made with canned green chiles, carrots, onions, garlic and the deep…
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Vegan French Onion Mac & Cheese

The idea for French Onion Mac n Cheese is based on a recipe that I saw on New York Times Cooking. I love browsing NYT Cooking for inspiration, and when I saw the headline for French Onion Mac n Cheese, I pretty much instantly became obsessed with how to make that same thing plant-based. Luckily,…