Nope, I’m not even joking. I made fried jalapeno poppers. Fried. They are crunchy and oily and unhealthy and amazing. But! For all you non-dairy or semi-healthy people out there, there is one redeeming quality. They’re vegan! Traditional jalapeno poppers are generally stuffed with cheese, then fried. They’re amazing! They also make me feel […]
The Ultimate Vegan Brownies (v)
So let’s talk about chocolate. Specifically, brownies, because these babies are my favorite. For the entirety of my living-at-home life (you know, the one before I went off to college), brownies came out of a box, were made by Girradhelli, and were the dessert of choice in our house, if dessert were […]
Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Okay now it’s the 4th of July. Happy Independence Day! If you’ve completely forgotten about the fact that today is the 4th, and that there are BBQ’s to go to, friends to see, and fireworks to watch, then here’s a friendly reminder. If you’ve completely forgotten about the fact that said BBQ […]
The Best Vegetarian Lasagna
I never promised this blog was healthy. I’ll admit, a lot of my recipes are geared toward healthier eating in general, but not all of them. Some of them are simply about eating delicious, creamy, cheesy food and never feeling an ounce of guilt. This is one of those recipes. […]
Caramel Apple Cider (v, gf)
Apple season is coming into full swing here on the central coast, despite the temperatures still peaking in the high seventies every day. There is nothing quite like buying fresh, local apples when they are in season. There are honestly no supermarket apples that can compare. If you have a […]
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Baked Beans
So you’re invited to a 4th of July BBQ next weekend, and they want you to bring a side. And of course the first thing your mind jumps to is BEANS!! Okay maybe not. Maybe that’s just me because I realize that not everyone has quite the obsession with beans […]
Mostly Healthy Cinnamon Blueberry Coffeecake (v)
So, I tried. I really did. It started out all well with the 100% whole wheat flour, the vegan-ness, and the flax seed. And then it all went downhill from there. But anyway, I tried to make this healthy. I had all the best intentions, but lost motivation when it […]
Vegan Banana Bread
How many times I’ve made this vegan banana bread I cannot tell you. How many times I’ve made this vegan banana bread specifically to put on this blog, and then didn’t, I cannot tell you either. 5? 10? It inevitably gets cut into and eaten by the resident Banana Bread Monster before […]
Pear & Honey Phyllo Tarts
So, these here tarts were definitely an oops. Here’s how it happened: AJ’s mom recently made these delicious plum tarts that were super simple and required just 4 ingredients: puff pastry, plums, honey, and sugar. First she sent me a picture of one, and then served them again when we […]
Vegan Snickerdoodles
You guys, I’m trying to make you fat. Yup, you read that right: F.A.T. But don’t worry, I’m going down with you and we’re all going to be stoked about it. Even when my wedding dress comes in later this month and I don’t fit in it. STOKED. So yeah, […]
Mini Blueberry Maple Galettes: A Tasty Seasonal Treat
I love using seasonal ingredients, and the late spring and summer is blueberry season. I use them in everything from pies to salads, from sweet to savory. Packed full of nutrients, these little vitamin bombs are a tasty way to load your meals with healthy antioxidants as well – even the dessert […]
Corn & Black Bean Empanadas
Happy (almost) 4th of July! It’s the great holiday where we totally and unabashedly celebrate the country that so many of us refer to simply as… ‘Merica. I thought about making something all corny and red, white & blue, but there are so few foods that are naturally blue that I just […]