Stefwiches: a lil vegan revolution

Sweet sweet Everlasting Life, oh how I missed you. Fried Chix'n Sammy | Mac n Cheese | Ginger Collards | (and in honor of #salsabrava) Ginger-Piña Juice 🙌🔥✨ #vegan #stefwiches #dcvegan #bestofvegan #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #vegandc (at Everlasting Life Cafe)

#latergram #missyoucr Yassss, have what I think is a pretty killer 4 course menu planned, including raw vegan ceviche & arepas. I'm so stoked / blessed / and a bit nervous to be hosting this night, VENGAN TODOS! COMAN! #stefwiches #stefwichesdelsur #vegan #vegancostarica #pvcr #vegantica #vegana #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #vegancentralamerica

Why I love my job here : two of my favorite things. #sandia #bici #imissyourosalita #comoenmicasa #vegan #vegana #watermelon #whatveganseat #plantbased #pvcr #costarica #kismet (at Como En Mi Casa)

Got back stateside Thursday night, Friday already had meal requests from @dolceannella 💗 - #beyondmeat chix'n bahn mi | ginger/coriander spiced chx | sweet pickled carrot slaw | vinegar soaked cucumber | sriracha lime aioli | fresh aguacate & cilantro 🙌 - Dino / green kale / arugula salad | grilled zucchini | cherry tomatoes | pepitas | red cherries | tahini lime dressing //// missing Costa Rica but stoked to get at some @beyondmeat !!! (You guys should figure out how to distribute in Latin America) #stefwiches #vegan #whatveganseat #vegansofig #sammiches #plantbased #veganfoodshare #bestofvegan

• C o c o n u t C u r r y S t e w • Bringing some caribe flavors to dinner tonight🌴🌞🏄 - coconut | yellow curry | ginger | garlic scape | curcuma | coriander | roasted corn | red lentil stew served over lime & cilantro brown rice | kale / arugula | encima, toasted pepitas & fresh basil✨✨ Appropriate meal for this hot, stormy night! @dolceannella #stefwiches #vegan #veganfoodshare

Last #stefwiches insta stateside for a few months!! Costa Rica here I come! Fitting that the last meal I cooked were fluffy blueberry pancakes #vegan #plantbased #veganabroad #vegansofig #veganfoodshare #pancakes #thatsyrupkilledit #costaricabound #nom #feedfeed

Since I'm embarking on 4 months in Costa Rica I won't be dealing with many cold rainy days (well def not cold) but dang, I'm still gonna miss the fuuhhh out of Daikaya's insane veg ramen. If you are ever in DC, go there - it is worth the wait 😍🙌🍴🍲 #daikaya #ramen #stefwiches #besteats #bestofvegan #vegan #veganfoodshare #spicy #dc #dcvegan #gamechanger (at Daikaya)

ALL THE THANKSGIVING. I'm thankful for getting to cook a big ol vegan thanksgiving dinner for friends. Even @justinbmarshall [mashed taters | shroom gravy | Harissa maple glazed carrots | toasted miso glazed Brussels | kale, rye, toasted pepito, hen of the woods stuffing | mac n cheez | cranberry, umm sauce. Game tight y'all. #stefwiches #vegan #thanksgiving #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #f52grams #bestofvegan #plantbased @mbwould @dolceannella @jeffgero @ryanpougiales (at Livin' Georgia (3318))

Steppin' up the cranberry sauce game with this tight cardamom | anise | spiced black tea simple syrup. Just say no to canned cranberry goo #gametight #veganthanksgiving #vegan #stefwiches #veganfoodshare #f52gram #friendsgiving #herbs #notbasic

Stepping up the cranberry sauce game with some anise | cardamom | spiced black tea simple syrup. Canned cranberry goo: just say NO. Stoked to be cooking a big ol #veganthanksgiving 😍🍴 #noturkeyneeded #sidesrule #vegan #stefwiches #veganfoodshare #bestofvegan #vegansofig #fancy #notbasic (at Stefwiches)

Lunch time with @mbwould 🍴 • garam masala | cumin | garbanzo & almond flour savory crepes ----- • cayenne | agave | smokey seared tempeh | toasted cashews | roasted sweet potato | coconut black tea steamed kale ---------- • fennel | coriander | cranberry chutney // tarragon | lime aioli -- • top with fresh herbs & baby arugula then enjoy! Have I mentioned how much I love garbanzo flour?... 😍🍴✨#stefwiches #veganfoodlovers #veganfoodshare #bestofvegan #glutenfree #plantbased #lunchtimeswag #veganchefs #food52gram #vegansofig #vegan

#meatlessmonday ELEGANCE 💎 Breaking out some refined eats for dinner w/ @dolceannella ✨----✨ •sweet potato | balsamic carmelized onion | fresh herb galette (basically pie w/ with no top crust 😉) • tarragon | dill | lemon cashew creme fraiche • tart apple | fennel bulb | arugula | endive | fresh herb | toasted brussel sprout leaves salad [tarragon | agave | Dijon vinigrette] ✨✨✨ This meal is pretty much the tits & def a panty dropper, should you cook it for a special someone 🙌😍 #vegan #stefwiches #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #plantbased #bestofvegan #veganchefs #sexyfood #foodporn #killinit #food52 #seasonalasfuhhh (at www.stefwiches.com)

Went home to CT this past weekend to visit the rents before I move to Costa Rica, & was stoked to cook a #meatlessmonday meal with my ma! ✨🍴 @beyondmeat chix'n piccata w/ fresh lemon, sage, thyme & parsley from her garden | garlic/herb blistered red potatoes | spinach (also from the garden) salad w/ toasted pecans, cranberries & cucs ✨ My key to a good piccata sauce : fresh herbs & decent dry white wine - the wine is a big flavor component of the sauce, so don't just settle for junk 🍷 This is a great, simple but classic go to, easily made #plantbased ✨😍 #stefwiches #vegan #vegansofig #veganfoodshare #familydinner #beyondmeat #eatclean #bestofvegan #meatfree #vegetarian #lookslikefinediningbutiminpjs (at Connecticut Welcome Center)

Tempeh tricks : steam first (couple minutes) then marinate for 10 minute before pan searing it. Helps lock in flavor faster & keeps it from drying out!✨✨✨🍴 Spicy warm tempeh salad | grilled zucchini | charred corn | red onion (some sauteed, I like a little raw too for crunch) | toasted pumpkin seeds | re-toasted couscous (works with quinoa, farro etc) | agave/habanero/mustard marinated tempeh seared in coco oil | tossed with fresh cilantro & sunflower sprouts | squeeze of lemon | chipotle sriracha aioli 🔥🔥🍴 a lil sweet, hot, & full of good, healthy stuff #stefwiches #vegan #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #plantbased #poweredbyplants #bestofvegan #foodie #sriracha

PB&J, revisited. Like any good vegan, I love peanut butter. But it gets boring sometimes, so here's kinda a spicy fall take on the ol' classic 🍂🍁🌿🍃 ✨ Grilled multi seed bread (a grill pan works) | unsweetened chia peanut butter + sprinkle of sea salt | @bandarfoods tamarind - grapefruit - sriracha jam (grapefruit cooked down w/agave, cloves, allspice, lemon juice + tangy tamarind sauce & dash of sriracha. Sweet, tangy & a little spicy) | topped with thinly sliced apples, allspice & coriander ✨ food staples don't have to be boring people, just get creative! 🍴#stefwiches #vegan #vegansofig #veganfoodshare #foodporn #plantbased #eatclean #bandarfoods #sriracha #bestofvegan #pbjremix (at www.stefwiches.com)

Best way to celebrate your 31st birthday: cook dinner for 16 friends!🎁🙌🎈 homemade fall veggie | cashew / walnut ricotta lasagna || roasted sage squash & mustard glazed brussel sprout salad || field roast sausage n peppers || tons of fresh garlic bread || boozy funfetti cupcakes courtesy of the lovely @crunkcakes. Also special love to @dolceannella for being the best sous chef / hostess, love ya boo. #vegan #stefwiches #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #plantbased #party #lasagnaishardwork

Being vegan, I sometimes miss savory breakfast food (I grew up near NYC, egg n cheese on a bagel was an a.m staple!) & unfortunately tofu scrambles are sometimes pretty mediocre. As a vegan/plantbased chef-ish I struggle with not being overly dependent on simply making vegan versions of meat/dairy based foods, but rather trying to hot certain flavor profiles - savory, creaminess, tart etc. Soooo that being said, here's one of my fav brunch/hangover foods & it's actually a scramble - a spicy scramble to be exact ✨✨✨ Pressed/dried then crumbled firm tofu | sautéed onions, leeks | roasted corn | chilies in adobo for a smokey kick | add in crumbled tofu (s & p, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili powder) | fold in greens & some diced cherry tomato towards the end | top w/ fresh herbs. I ate are mine with herbed whole grain toast, fresh avo & heirloom cherry tomatoes & extra hot sauce & a #vitacoco, duhh 🔥🔥#stefwiches #vegan #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #plantbased #eatclean #foodporn #bestofvegan #spicy (at www.stefwiches.com)