This tomato orzo is a quick, easy, 30-minute meal that combines a classic pasta dish with everyone’s favorite Korean red pepper paste, gochujang. The chunky tomato sauce, spicy gochujang, and fried garlic garnish steal the show to make this orzo pasta absolutely irresistible.  What Makes This Recipe Great I love quick and simple recipes that come together easily without any loss of flavour. This tomato orzo is exactly that. Tender orzo pasta cooked into a chunky, spicy tomato sauce and topped with a fried garlic garnish all in under 30 minutes!  The secret here? Gochujang! This dish ..read more

This quick and easy homemade spicy hummus recipe combines two cultures in one smooth and creamy dip! A classic middle eastern hummus recipe meets Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) for a homemade hummus so good, you’ll never want to buy store-bought versions again!  What Makes This Recipe Great Hummus is one of those condiments that spruces up any meal. It’s so delicious as a topping, a dip, a dressing, and more! And while it is such a popular store-bought dip, you wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make right at home. Some spicy hummus recipes use hot sauce or peppers or cayenne pepper ..read more

An easy, hearty, vegan chili recipe that’s a mashup of classic ingredients and Asian flavours. Tender veggies, butter beans, and vegetable broth meet Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) for a chunky, cozy stew. Ready in under 30 minutes and made with simple ingredients, you will love this flavorful dish!  What Makes This Recipe Great I haven’t met a dish that isn’t better with a little gochujang. If you’ve tried this popular red pepper paste, you’d probably agree. It’s versatile, and delicious, and adds tons of flavour to anything it touches! I set out to make a vegan chili with simmered ..read more

Print Vegan Turnip Cake (萝卜糕) Course Appetizer, Side Dish Cuisine Chinese Keyword Asian Food, Asian Recipes, Chinese, Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, side dish, Turnip Cake, Vegan turnip cake, 萝卜糕 Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Chilling Time 4 hours Servings 12 servings Equipment 1 Baking Dish (I used a 2 QT size dish) Ingredients Filling Ingredients 10 dried shiitake mushrooms 1 tbsp neutral oil 5 scallions thinly sliced, green and whites separated 2 cloves garlic finely minced 1 shallot finely minced 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp tamari 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 tbsp coconut su ..read more

Print Ginger Scallion Braised Eggplant Course Main Course Cuisine Chinese Keyword Asian Food, Asian Recipes, Braised Eggplant, Chinese, Chinese New Year, Eggplant, Ginger Scallion Eggplant, Lunar New Year, Plantbased, Vegetables Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings 2 Servings Ingredients 2 eggplants chinese or japanese variety 2-3 tbsp fresh ginger thinly sliced 3 scallions thinly sliced, greens and white stem separated 2 tbsp tamari 1/2 tsp coconut sugar 1/4 tsp salt to taste 1/4 cup vegetable broth 2-3 tbsp neutral oil Instructions Start by preparing your eggplants ..read more

Print Vegan French Lentil Soup Course Main Course, Soup Cuisine French, Korean Keyword dinner, high protein, lentil soup, lentils, one pot, one pot recipe, soup Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings 4 servings Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil 1 onion diced 1 rib celery finely diced 1 cup carrot finely diced 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced 5 cups vegetable broth 1 cup french/puy lentils rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz 1 tbsp tomato paste double concentrated 1-2 tbsp gochujang paste 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves salt to taste pepper to taste Instructions Add neutral ..read more

Print Gungjung Tteokbokki Course Main Course Cuisine Korean Keyword asian, gungjung tteokbokki, korean, main dishes, rice cake, tteok, vegan gungjung tteokbokki, vegan tteokbokki Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings 3 people Equipment 2 bowls medium sized 1 Pan Ingredients Gungjung Tteokbokki Ingredients 5-6 dried shiitake mushrooms dry 12 oz garraetteok (cylinder rice cakes) 1 carrot julienned 1/2 onion sliced 1/2 zucchini julienned 2 stalks green onion thinly sliced 1/2-1 cup reserved mushroom soaking water* Gungjung Tteokbokki Sauce 2 tbsp tamari 2 tsp toasted s ..read more

Print Chivda Recipe (Indian Snack Mix) Course Snack Cuisine Indian Keyword chivda, indian, indian food, indian snack mix, snack mix, snacks Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Servings 10 servings Equipment 1 sheet pan 1 nonstick baking sheet or use parchment paper 1 mixing bowl large 1 Pan large 1 saucepot saucepot Ingredients Dry Ingredients 2 cups cornflakes unsweetened 2 cups cheerios gluten free, if desired 2 cups rice krispie cereal 1/3 cup whole peanuts or use cashews Tarka Ingredients neutral oil to cover 1 tsp brown mustard seeds 10-12 curry leaves 1/4-1/2 ..read more

  Print Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Miso Butter Course Side Dish Cuisine American, Japanese Keyword holiday, mashed potatoes, miso, miso butter, potatoes, scallions, thanksgiving Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings 6 servings Equipment Vitamix with Food Processor Attachment (with vegetable shredding plate) ricer potato masher mixing bowl Ingredients 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes salt 4-6 tbsp vegan miso butter* room temperature 2 cloves garlic finely minced 1/2-1 cup plant milk unsweetened 2-3 scallions thinly sliced cracked black pepper to taste Instructions ..read more

Print Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine (with Cranberry and Ginger) Course Drinks Keyword drinks, holiday, mocktail, mulled wine, one pot recipe, wine Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings 4 servings Equipment large pot or dutch oven wooden skewers or cocktail picks Ingredients 1 bottle non-alcoholic red wine 1/4-1/3 cup organic cane sugar 1 cup fresh cranberries more for garnish 2" piece ginger thinly sliced 3-4 pieces whole clove 2 sticks cinnamon Instructions In a large pot add your wine and all of your remaining ingredients. Bright the pot up to medium heat, then l ..read more