This rosewater cake is so easy to make, even non-bakers can make this cake without fail. And, the rose flavoring here could be anything – lemon, orange, grapefruit, berries, vanilla. Anything! I chose cardamom and rosewater because they bring a nice floral, Persian-inspired flavor to this dessert. There’s not very much oil, and you don’t […]

Pavlova is such a lovely play on texture and flavor, and when done well, is not cloyingly sweet. Here’s a recipe for how to make pavlova at home, and it’s the right amount to make pavlova for two people. Yum! mini strawberry pavlova A few years ago, I went on a work trip to Australia, […]

This recipe for an orange curd tart is like a lemon tart or lemon bars, but much more floral. It has a citrus-forward, tart-sweet flavor. While oranges are indeed available year-round, if you’re in the mood to celebrate winter citrus season, this is a fantastic winter dessert recipe that highlights oranges in an expected way. […]

It’s been about a year from when I started this food blog, and in addition to the joy of testing/developing recipes and making new friends in the food world, I’ve learned a lot about the backend and strategy of food blogging. If you’re interested in food blogging, here are tips on how to start. this […]

Home » sweets » rustic cakes + loaves Here’s a recipe for a moist banana cake, seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg. It comes with an optional recipe for a coffee-flavored frosting to go on top. What makes this banana cake so moist and delicious is caramelizing the bananas first in a pan. This technique is […]

This bowl of brothy noodle soup – that has both Vegan and Whole30 friendly versions – is warming, light, healthy and clean! If you’re looking for a perfect soup for when you have a cold coming on, when you’re looking for something revitalizing, or just want a nourishing bowl of yummy soupy goodness, this bok […]

This is a fresh tomato sauce recipe with burst cherry tomatoes. In this recipe you will saute tomatoes with shallots, and make your own pasta sauce. Especially during tomato season, make this fresh cherry tomato pasta sauce any time you have an abundance of cherry tomatoes and a hankering for a really easy pasta recipe. […]

Here’s a recipe for chai blondies that are vegan, using coconut oil and a flax egg to bake them. They are scented with a warming chai spice –  a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and anise. This vegan blondie recipe is amazing! Blondies resemble brownies, but instead of cocoa in them, they are more vanilla-forward. […]

Here’s an Instant Pot ragu recipe that, stand-alone, is Paleo and Whole30 compliant *and* is super filling, savory, and big on flavor. You can make this Instant Pot pasta sauce with tagliatelle, rigatoni, or zoodles, and it would be a delicious dinner. Cooking this short rib ragu in the Instant Pot majorly cuts down on […]

Here’s a recipe for a rhubarb compote that is lower in sugar but maintains that delicious sweet-tart balance that rhubarb is known for. Using just water, rhubarb, and sugar or a sugar substitute, this rhubarb compote recipe is ready in about 20 minutes and is delicious with yogurt, ice cream, on toast, or as a […]

This cherry pudding cake is a mashup between a cake, a spoon bread, and a buckle. It’s tender on the outside, and quite soft in the middle (by design!). It’s also made with fresh cherries – this easy cherry cake comes together quickly and is a great cherry dessert idea. The perfect recipe to keep […]

If you’re a chili oil noodle lover but are trying to cut down on net carbs, here is a keto/low carb chili oil noodle recipe to satisfy your cravings. Using shirataki noodles and your favorite chili oil, this dish is spicy, cool, and crunchy with the addition of cucumbers and peanuts. One serving of these […]

If you ran out of powdered sugar, it is SO EASY to make it yourself. Just 1 cup of sugar + 1 tablespoon of corn starch. Throw in the Vitamix. blend. Done! Use in frosting, on marshmallows, icing, etc! Mimi Newman how to make powdered sugar if you ran out! 1 cup of regular granulated […]

This spicy cucumber salad recipe is crunchy and cool and spicy! It comes together so quickly and uses chili oil as its primary seasoning. This spicy cucumber salad recipe is a homemade take on a typical appetizer at Western Chinese restaurants, and will be your favorite snack too! And if you don’t have a jar […]