Lomo Saltado: A Vegan Peruvian Stir Fry Adventure After traveling to over 30 countries, I can confidently say that I’m a little obsessed with the world—its cultures, its stories, and, of course, its food. But what I’ve learned is that you don’t need to board a plane to experience adventure. Sometimes, the magic starts right in your kitchen. Today’s recipe takes us to Peru, a place widely known as Latin America’s culinary capital. One dish that caught my eye (and heart) is Lomo Saltado, a Peruvian-Chinese skirt steak stir fry that brings together bold flavors from two continents. Traditionally made…
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Continue ReadingAfter spending a glorious month in Australia chasing some dreams (more on that later), I returned home with a few dishes from the land down under that I just couldn’t get out of my head. One of them? A decadent French toast topped with vanilla-poached pears, a dollop of whipped…
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Continue ReadingTuscan Celery Balls aka Polpette di Sedano: A Star is Born Celery is often overlooked, relegated to a supporting role in soups and salads. But today, we’re giving it the spotlight it deserves. These Tuscan Celery Balls (Polpette di Sedano) are a true showstopper—crisp, flavorful, and versatile. Pair them with…
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Continue ReadingA Quintessential Vegan Delight Tofu often gets a bad rap for being intimidating to cook with, but this recipe will completely change the way you see it. These Chinese Tofu Lettuce Wraps are a game-changer—light, flavorful, and utterly satisfying. The tofu crumbles, crisped to perfection in the air fryer, are…
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Continue ReadingWhen you start to believe that your kitchen has the magical ability to take you anywhere, that’s where the joy in cooking comes for me. As a self proclaimed escape artist, I have packed everything up and left one too many times. For the sake of the story, buying one-way…
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Continue ReadingThis recipe has been one of my most highly requested recipes in recent months. I guarantee this one-pot Indian Butter Chickpea recipe will have you sold on garbanzo beans in 30 minutes. It has been one of my go to favorite for a nutritious plant-based meal prep ready in 30…
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Continue ReadingChicago holds a special type of magic for me. I moved to this city about 2 years ago and found a profound amount of peace while skipping through these city alleyways. To many this may just be another American metropolis, but to me this city has opened up a creative…
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Continue ReadingMy love language every single time is sitting in an alleyway with a cheap bowl of spicy noodles. It takes me back in time, to the months spent backpacking through Asia. For a moment, those countries felt like home. With a motorbike to call my own and alleyways begging me…
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Continue ReadingThis plant-based soup only take 30 minutes and it so refreshing. A classic Greek avgolemono soup contains egg and chicken, so I have made a few changes. We have replaced the chicken with some shredded jackfruit and the egg with some unsweetened cashew yogurt. My avgolemono turned better than I…
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Continue ReadingI am a firm believer that you are what you eat. You put trash in your body and you will feel like trash. That’s why whatever it is that I’m cooking, from a messy Sloppy Joe to an elegant blini caviar… I remember that how I treat my food is…