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Vegan Creamy Asparagus and Leek Pasta

March 19, 2019 By thecuriouschickpea Leave a Comment

This creamy asparagus and leek pasta dish is perfect for spring! It’s quick and easy to make, is vegan, and can be made gluten free. This family favorite meal is hearty and delicious, and stuffed full of veggies!

I’m am beyond ready for spring. The sun is shining, it’s warm-ish, the cherry blossoms are budding and we are starting to see some early cherry tree bloomers around our neighborhood. Add a trip to LA last week to the list and well, if I had control over the weather, there’d be no chance of below freezing temperatures….

Easy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna Skillet

January 8, 2019 By thecuriouschickpea Leave a Comment

This easy vegan mushroom lasagna skillet is everything you love about lasagna but 100x easier! A creamy, custardy nut-free sauce, flavorful mushroom and sausage filling, and broken lasagna noodles tossed together and baked to perfection. Protein-packed, nut free, and easily made gluten free!

It probably comes as no surprise that I love lasagna, I mean who doesn’t? You’re talking layers of cheesy, creamy, saucy noodles. Crispy edges and tender centers….

Easy Romesco Sauce

September 20, 2018 By thecuriouschickpea 1 Comment

Let’s take a little trip to the Spanish Countryside. Imagine yourself sipping some sangria (or freshly squeezed Valencia oranges) and looking out over dusty mountains. Sun soaking into your skin, and a delicious spread of food set out before you….

Sun Dried Tomato and Kale Pesto

August 16, 2018 By thecuriouschickpea Leave a Comment

This sun dried tomato and kale pesto is where I’m at right now. It’s got that sweet and tart sun dried tomato flavor. A little earthiness from the kale. The fresh taste of basil. And toasty nutty walnuts. What, aren’t you ready to dive right in already???…

Vegan Strawberry Shortcake with Brandy Soaked Strawberries and Vanilla Bean Coconut Whipped Cream

August 14, 2018 By thecuriouschickpea Leave a Comment

I have made the perfect strawberry shortcake. Tall, fluffy, buttery biscuits with to die for flakey layers. Sweet, liquor soaked strawberries. Light and creamy, vanilla bean coconut whip. And did I mention it’s all vegan? Ooooh yeah 😛 !…

Vegan Pizza Primavera with Zucchini, Asparagus, and Burst Cherry Tomatoes

May 31, 2018 By thecuriouschickpea Leave a Comment

Anyone else want to welcome springtime with a pizza? I mean, there’s nothing quite so enticing as a pizza party (not that spring in DC needs any encouragement), or as mouth watering and satisfying.

I love spring and the influx and variety of fresh produce that comes with it. And I don’t know about you, but I just want to put all of that produce on pizza dough and bake it up. So, I did, and this delicious vegan pizza primavera was created! It’s topped with some of my favorite springtime veggies. With burst cherry tomatoes and ribboned zucchini and asparagus. …

Lemon Chickpeas and Rice

November 16, 2017 By thecuriouschickpea 3 Comments

We all need an arsenal of easy, healthy, and comforting meals to pull out at the end of a long day. For me, nothing spells comfort food more than a big plate of beans and rice.

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