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Crispy Kale, Roasted Tomato, and Vegan Chicken White Sauce Pizza

March 29, 2018 By thecuriouschickpea Leave a Comment

Sometimes you eat pizza just for the indulgence of it (potato pizza, anyone?). Other times, you can eat pizza and have your veggies too (potatoes don’t count, it’d be like calling chips a vegetable). This pizza is one of those times. When piled high with kale, that extra slice is really just an extra dose of leafy greens. You’re practically doing your body a favor, and you’re certainly doing your taste buds a favor! Garlicky white sauce, creamy dairy-free cheese, seared vegan chicken, flavor packed roasted and marinated tomatoes, and crispy chip-like kale all on top of my favorite savory vehicle–pizza dough. …

Baked Gnocchi with Arrabbiata and Vegan Mozzarella

March 27, 2018 By thecuriouschickpea 4 Comments

I love having gnocchi in the fridge, because it means quick and easy meals are a hop and a skip away. Like sure, usually gnocchi in the fridge means that I’ve put in a little (and I do mean that literally) effort to make it, because 1) homemade gnocchi is easy and tastes better, and 2) I’m very mistrusting* of the monoglycerides and diglycerides found in most store bought versions. Anyway back to the important things, gnocchi in the fridge means I get to make baked gnocchi, which is one of the most delicious dishes. Pillowy gnocchi is tossed in a spicy marinara (arrabbiata) and smothered with a creamy scrumptious vegan mozzarella sauce and baked until the sauce is hot and bubbly and the cheese is browned to perfection. And if you have the gnocchi already, the whole dish is ready in under 45 minutes, including making the mozz sauce and arrabbiata from scratch and 15 minutes of oven-time.

*And that’s just because those ingredients are often animal-derived, their chemistry in cooking and baking is actually pretty cool.…