This easy pumpkin Alfredo pasta recipe transforms pumpkin puree and a handful of simple pantry ingredients into an indulgent restaurant-style dinner. Rich, creamy, and perfect for a weeknight! Whether it’s miso butter pasta or vegan spaghetti and meatballs, pasta dinners are one of my go-to meals for busy weeknights. And when the weather gets chilly,...
Category: Dinner
Butternut Squash Soup
This butternut squash soup is creamy and rich, with the perfect balance of sweet and earthy flavours. Just 30 minutes and dinner’s done! Soup is amazing. It’s diverse, it’s easy for weeknight meals, and it’s healing. Soup is so nourishing and it tastes delicious. Without a doubt, it is an official part of my weekly rotation and...
Soyrizo
This easy vegan soyrizo is spicy, flavourful, and packed with protein. Use it in tacos, burritos, and all your favourite Tex-Mex meals! I’m always looking for new ways to add plant-based protein to my meals. So when I discovered soyrizo, I was thrilled—another way to incorporate some protein into my dinner and an option that...
Chopped Cheese Sandwich
The chopped cheese sandwich is a New York classic! This vegan chopped cheese starts with plant-based ground beef smothered with melted cheddar and finished with your favorite burger toppings. The Philly cheesesteak is a regional sandwich that’s now beloved throughout the United States. But the chopped cheese? It’s a NYC staple that’s just starting to...
Batata Harra
Batata harra is a Lebanese recipe that pairs tender roasted potatoes with a spicy sauce for a delicious side dish to enjoy any day of the week! Potatoes are so simple in flavour and even appearance, and yet they’re somehow totally irresistible. I love Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes and Loaded Potato Skins, but I’ve recently...
Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This vegan broccoli cheddar soup is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! A rich, smooth, silky cheese broth and tender broccoli florets make for a delicious and hearty soup recipe—and it comes together in minutes! You may have thought that broccoli cheddar soup was off the menu when you decided to go vegan, but think again! This plant-based...
Cornbread Pudding
Old-fashioned cornbread pudding has the perfect balance of sweet and savoury flavours, with lots of whole corn kernels baked into the moist cornmeal batter. This vegan remake is perfect for holidays and potlucks! Despite the word “pudding” in its name, cornbread pudding is a savoury side dish with a bit of sweetness thanks to the...
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
With meaty vegan ground beef, healthy brown rice, three varieties of bell peppers, and plenty of cheese, this stuffed pepper casserole is a satisfying, family-friendly dinner! I love stuffed peppers for dinner, but some nights I’m just not up for all that stuffing. That’s when I opt for this stuffed pepper casserole, a one-dish dinner...
Aloo Gobi
Richly spiced aloo gobi makes for a hearty, flavourful weeknight dinner loaded with tender potatoes and cauliflower. Just add rice or vegan naan and you’ve got a satisfying meal! My curry recipes are some of the most popular dinner ideas here on Jessica in the Kitchen. You guys love my Coconut Chickpea Curry, Thai Green...
Vegan Turkey
Homemade vegan turkey is the perfect entree for the holidays! This plant-based main course wonderfully replicates the taste of turkey, with rich, savoury flavours and a smoky brown sugar butter glaze that will make your mouth water. Holiday foods are delicious and fun, but rarely vegan. That’s always a bummer for me. But thankfully I...









