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Vegan “Fish” Tacos with Creamy Corn Salsa

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I wasn’t a huge fan of fish before I was vegan, but I could have gone for a few fish tacos here and there. A tender, crispy, & chewy fish usually paired with a light citrusy slaw, or in my case a creamy corn salsa.

You might be wondering what I used to substitute the fish in this recipe…believe it or not it is tofu! You’ll just have to keep reading to find out how this magic happened. 

A crispy battered & baked tofu topped with an ultra creamy corn salsa w/ zucchini dressing. Sprinkled with a bit of fresh parsley & green onions. Finished with more dressing and a squeeze of lime. It is truly the perfect summer meal!

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The fishy quality of the tofu is obtained through blending nori sheets into a rough powder. It is then mixed into the panko breadcrumbs. Tofu is first dunked into a wet batter, then tossed in the breadcrumb mixture. It is baked until golden brown and is ultra crispy. 

Since it is corn season then, of course, I had to make a corn salsa to top on the crispy tofu. …

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Easy Vegan Crispy Waffles

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Missing those crispy & fluffy Belgium waffles? I got you covered. These are healthier than traditional waffles but still, cover all the flavors and textures that a traditional recipe would have. Cover it with maple syrup and fresh berries and you will be in breakfast heaven!

Fluffy inside and crispy outside. Simple ingredients. Quick to make.

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Feel free to get creative with the recipe. Add in:

  • Chocolate chips + chopped pecans
  • Blueberries + lemon zest
  • Cinnamon, ginger + nutmeg
  • Cinnamon + cream cheese icing (hinting at cinnamon rolls maybe)

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Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Chimichurri

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Surprisingly, I used to be a meat and potatoes kind of girl. That definitely isn’t the case anymore. Instead, I use the potatoes as the main star and add a bit of veggie and a flavorful dressing/sauce for that extra boost. There is nothing my heart and satiating then an uber crispy potato with a perfectly tender and soft inside.

I discovered the “trend” of smashing boiled potatoes a few months ago from a vegan Instagrammer Mississipi Vegan. I couldn’t take my eyes off of how crisp and mouthwatering his potatoes looked. So a few months later I decided to hop on that trend and create my own original and also mouthwatering recipe.

A tender inside and golden brown crispy skin. Topped with light and flavorful chimichurri and cheesy, salty tofu crumbles. Super easy and simple to make!

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Now keep in mind this recipe will have oil in it, but don’t let that scare you away! The secret to getting these potatoes perfectly crisp is a drizzle of oil on the baking sheet, and a light drizzle on top of the potatoes once they’re smashed.

This chimichurri is filled with fresh herbs like mint, parsley, and cilantro. Adding to it is the right amount of acidity from red wine vinegar. To top it all off the freshly roasted garlic adds another layer of delicious flavor.

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The Best Vegan Snickerdoodles | Soft & Chewy

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When I think of a perfect snickerdoodle I imagine soft, fluffy, sugary circles of goodness. They are not like your traditional cookies that have slightly crunchy edges. Snickerdoodles are slightly underbaked which creates that super soft texture.

No need for eggs or dairy to give these cookies the soft texture they deserve. Of course, rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture to create that authentic snickerdoodle taste.

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I mean…those cookies look pretty darn perfect to me. I don’t have genius “rolling of dough skills” or anything. It is all thanks to my cookie scoop. That is key to impress your family or friends with bakery-worthy cookies….

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Sesame Mushroom Noodle Bowl

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Give me some noodles and I’ll use them up right away. They are so versatile as they can be dressed in numerous sauces from Thai curry sauce to Asian-inspired dressings. Throw on your favorite veggies and you got yourself a damn delicious meal!

Some thick Asian noodles tossed in a bit of rice vinegar, topped with seared oyster mushrooms, and sauteed veggies. All dressed in an uber creamy tahini sesame dressing. I am all over this!…

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Peanut Butter Coconut Macaroons

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If you put peanut butter in anything chances are it will taste delicious. And that includes coconut macaroons.

Anything can be made vegan and that includes those cute little coconut macaroons you see in the bakery. Usually made with sweetened condensed milk, but thanks to canned coconut milk I got you covered!

A chewy and crumbly coconut mound with creamy peanut butter and a drizzle of dark chocolate. I think I’ll take a few….

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