Category: Easy Lunch & Dinners

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…

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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,…

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Japchae 잡채 (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Whether you need a cost-effective pantry recipe or would do anything to avoid instant noodle for a meal (like myself), Japchae is one of the easiest recipes that you can make from home – perfect for families and meal preps for an entire week that is easy on the budget and accessible ingredients….

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Vegan Kare-Kare (Filipino Peanut Stew)

One of the earlier recipes that I made for The Earth Kitchen was about two years ago and my co-creators and I , at that time, were craving the ultimate Filipino comfort food goodness – it’s kare-kare or pronounced as kar-eh kar-eh. It is a Filipino peanut stew traditionally served with oxtail and,…

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Crispy Asian Marinated Tofu (Vegan & Gluten Free)

I’ve had my fair shares of flavoring tofu for my home cooked meals. I think the challenge, for me, is how to properly marinate (or season) tofu in order for it to come to life in flavor. I love tofu, it is tasty, and I think it’s one of the best staples to…

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Sweet & Spicy Brussel Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Can I, seriously, ever get tired of roasted Brussel sprouts? The answer is no. I feel that Brussel sprouts should be a mandatory staple in every kitchen – plant based or not. This particular vegetable, to me, compliments just about any savory dish and for any occasion. It can be as simple as…

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Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

It is comfort food season! Though, everyday, is an eat-your-feelings like of day. One of my favorite dishes to eat is PASTA! Now, if you are not a fan of pasta – if I am being completely honest – we probably cannot be friends (just kidding, we can still be friends, but I…

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Brunch Vegetable Fritters

If you ask me what my favorite meal of the day is, I’m going to have to go with brunch. I love the fact that I get to eat hearty breakfast meals during an early lunch hour – the best things in life are life hacks and, my friend, brunch is a life…

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Tofu Kelaguen (Vegan)

There is no other dish that would complete a Guam fiesta, or festivity, without bringing in the kelaguen (keh-la-gwen) to serve. Kelaguen is a CHamoru dish that is often an appetizer during special occasions or barbecues. Kelaguen is based on the “cooking” property of lemon juice, whereby raw or barbecued meat is “cooked”…

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The Tastiest Potato & Leek Soup

Let’s talk soup. I’m a total fanatic of a creamy soup – something that would resemble a chowder. I remember how I used to devour a good chowder every weekend with salty crackers. My parents both had full time jobs and had almost no time to prepare a great lunch meal for me…

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