I try to make it a habit to buy local produce as much as possible and use it up with the type of food that I love. To me, I feel most accomplished when I am able to support local farmers and hit up small businesses for what my kitchen needs. There are…
Category: Comfort Food
Vegan Dumplings
I don’t blame you if you find homemade dumplings to be intimidating to make at home. Not going to lie, it sure is a process. And if you are finding yourself scrolling through the instructions thinking, “well I’m not going to do that,” let me tell you this: read it carefully and DO…
Vegan Butter Tofu Masala
If you are looking for a flavorful one-pot (or pan) kind of dish that’s easy to meal prep or prepare within an hour for your weeknight lazy recipe, this Vegan Butter Tofu Masala may be for you. This is my spin on a very popular soul food Indian dish and I hope you…
Rosemary Cream Pasta (Vegan)
If you are looking for a creamy vegan pantry pasta with minimal effort under an hour, this recipe is for you. No need for soaking cashews for a cream substitute, nutritional yeast, or buying special vegan pasta sauce required. We are using olive oil, plant milk, lemon juice to make a rich cream…
Mushroom “Carnitas” Tacos
I’m going to be completely honest here. Tacos, plant-based or not, are a process to make. It takes quite a number of preparations from choosing your base (tortilla), flavoring your “core protein”, to the choice of vegetables, the sauce and condiments, and the garnishes. But what makes a plant-based vegan taco much significant…
Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich (Vegan)
Over the years, banh mi sandwiches have become more popular in Westernized mainstream culture. This Vietnamese style sandwiches have had different takes in the foodie world from making banh mi-inspired burgers, salad bowls, and even pizzas. I cannot complain, if you ask me, it is my favorite sandwich. Ever. Bold statement but it’s…
Vegan Chili Garlic Noodles
If you are looking for one of the easiest tricks in the book for cooking at home with pantry staples, start with noodles. Noodles are one of the easiest ingredients to prepare and can blend really well with just about anything. And if you are anything like me throughout this COVID-19 quarantine situation,…
Vegan Japanese Katsu Curry
If you ask me what are the type of spices I have stored in my pantry, I would tell you that I am a collector of all kinds of curry spices and ingredients. I love curry and it is, honestly, one of the dishes I can never seem to get enough of. Japanese…
Mongolian Crispy Tofu
Whether you are craving a take-out dinner or looking for a tasty meal that require less ingredients and time in the kitchen, let this be (one of) your go-to recipes. A tasty tofu dish that is crispy, saucy, sticky, savory, and sweet. All you need is 35-minutes or less. I’m a total sucker…
Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice
Now, if you’ve been following my recipes on a regular occasion, you’d probably have seen my vegan kimchi recipe published a few days ago and the step-by-step guide of how to ferment at home. Maybe, you’re stuck with a jar of kimchi and unsure what to do with it? Well, when in doubt,…