Category: Fast Meals

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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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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Tofu Black Bean Stir Fry

For a vegan stir fry, this recipe sure is meaty! An Asian-inspired cuisine that’s perfect for easy dinners and meal preps. Crispy tofu, savory soy grounds flavored in black bean garlic sauce, with a tiny bit of kick? This dish is bursting with flavors and it is super easy to make! Why this…

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Making the Ultimate Sauceless Pasta

Not in the mood for a saucy pasta? Make a sauceless pasta. Yes, it is a thing. Pasta is a staple in my home but there are times when I really just don’t feel like making sauce..So the trick? Use really good extra virgin olive oil and combine it with garlic, lemon juice…

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Thai-Inspired Peanut Salad

Here is the thing, I have a love & hate relationship with salads – this is coming from a vegan. I know. Now before I get judged, hear me out, what I don’t like about salads is that it does not fill me up and when I think of salads, it is immediately…

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Easy-Peasy Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Pudding

Truth be told, I’m totally not a fan of overnight oats. It gets sticky, mushy, and oatmeal – in general – is better served hot. That might be an unpopular opinion but it does force me to switch up a breakfast game a bit. So I thought, what could make an enjoyable, rich…

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