Sometimes I just get the urge to bake. Since there’s only two of us, I tend to gravitate towards muffins or cookies because they are more 2-serving friendly than something bigger like a cake. But, why shouldn’t we celebrate sometimes? With a cake on the counter, we can each have a little sweet slice every…
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Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Is there anything more indulgent than Baked Macaroni and Cheese? Regular Mac N Cheese is already amazing, but then when you add a topping and bake it to crispy perfection, it just brings it to a whole new level. I love the various textures, from creamy inside to crunchy around the edges, it’s an adventure…
Orange Chocolate Scones
I spent a year living in England, where I met my English hubs, so needless to say — he and I both have a fond appreciation for the scone! We also really love the flavor combination of orange and chocolate, which I found to be much more popular in Europe than in America. I really…
Cauliflower Spinach Bake
This Cauliflower and Spinach Bake uses just few simple ingredients to create a super healthy and cozy dinner or side dish. It starts with an easy vegan bechamel sauce as its creamy base. Then you add slightly cooked cauliflower and spinach to finish cooking in the rich, creamy sauce. It’s a warm and hearty meal…
Corn and Black Bean Empanadas
Okay, so I think I made something that’s a cross between an empanada and a hand pie. I chose not to fry them – I baked them instead in an effort to be semi-healthy. And as many vegans know, it’s hard to get golden brown pastry in the oven without using an egg wash. (If…
Funfetti Cake
What’s a Saturday without a little FUN? Growing up, funfetti cake was a cake that I always helped bake because it was a recipe in my “cookbook for kids”. It featured easy recipes that kids could help make with their parents. This cake became a favorite in our household, especially on birthdays and special occasions….
Kale Chips
Kale chips are a perfect snack food for those of us trying to cut back on processed foods or high-calorie snacks. They only take fifteen minutes, five minutes prep and ten minutes in the oven, and a little olive oil and salt. It’s simple to whip these up in a flash when you have a…
Cashew Crusted Tofu
This may as well be a Trader Joe’s website recipe because it is based on two my favorite TJ products: super firm tofu and raw cashew pieces. I am such a fan of TJ’s because they have so many great vegan products. Their super firm tofu is amazing because it saves time from the pressing…
Zucchini Fries
Zucchini = summer to me. My parents’ garden would yield so many zucchinis every year, and sometimes they would be the size of my thigh. We had zucchini in and with everything for most summers of my life. I love the delicious watery fleshy flavor of a freshly picked one. Squash is so versatile, as…
An Imperfect Vegan 