Picture this: pockets of sweet cooked mango enveloped in soft challah bread buns. That’s vegan mango-filled buns in a nutshell! They’re light and flavorful and such a treat. While they are a bit of a project, I think they are exciting to make and the end result is well worth it. Your friends and family […]
Blueberries and cardamom are an unlikely power couple in desserts, uniting the mildly sweet with the earthy for a crisp and refreshing flavor. These cookies bring the best of both worlds, not to mention they’re purple! And naturally vegan! Vegan blueberry cardamom cookies are so inventive and fun to make. Additionally, with only seven ingredients […]
We all know peanut butter is as versatile as it gets. It goes in toast and in cookies and with chocolate. I’ve even had and enjoyed a peanut butter and pasta sandwich myself. Here’s yet another innovative use of the condiment for all the peanut butter lovers out there: smoothies! Mild and refreshing, peanut butter […]
Chocolate and oranges are a match made in heaven. All the fancy Belgian chocolatiers know it. While I may not be a fancy Belgian chocolatier, I share this sentiment. And why make a basic layer cake when there are better options for using two colors of batters? Zebra cake is much more fun. You can […]
With Valentine’s Day coming up, what better to enjoy with the person or people you love than a rose danish? These danish braids are flaky and tender, and filled with rose cream cheese, possibly the best flavor invented. The pink filling peeks out of the danishes, creating a stunning looking pastry. This danish recipe makes […]
These are called overnight oats — but to be honest, you can get away with soaking the oats for just one hour, which is fantastic for when you wake up in the morning and you want oats, but you forgot to prep the night before. No worries! They’ll be ready by the time you finish […]
Butternut squash pasta is a dish that was inspired by mac and cheese and does it one better. It‘s rich and creamy while being way healthier. Featuring a whole butternut squash in the sauce but also enough cheddar to be reminiscent of that boxed Kraft mac and cheese you ate as a kid, butternut squash […]
One of our favorite things about the holidays is how many baked goods they feature. From pecan pie to cinnamon swirl bread, there are tons of options to satisfy your sweet tooth. Although the season might be winding down now, our love for these baked treats certainly isn’t. Which is why, today, we have a […]
Even though I love most kinds of pie, I was skeptical of pecan pie for quite a long time. It just looked brown and bland and uninteresting to me. That was until I tried making it myself. Now I’m happy to report that pecan pie is a holiday staple worth indulging in. It’s got deep […]
Tofu on its own is admittedly quite bland, but this recipe for crispy tofu takes it to the next level. Featuring a delicious blend of salt and spices, it adds a whole new dimension to this humble source of protein. You’ll want to use extra-firm tofu for this recipe, and to really try to get […]
Hi! I’m Andaaza. I bake vegetarian and vegan sides and desserts — lots of desserts — from scratch, and I try to be mostly healthy while I do it. Sometimes my sister Baariki helps. So glad you’re here!