Lemon chia muffins pack bright lemon flavor, with a slight crunch from the chia studded throughout. They’re quick and easy to throw together and also have the advantage of looking really cute. Bake a batch of these bite-size muffins to gift to a friend, or enjoy them yourself for a snack, or even a grab-n-go […]
The aroma of baking banana bread was an essential part of my childhood. It was a welcome home after sports matches or grueling days of school, and it always tasted just as good as it smelled. This recipe is the perfect solution for the overripe bananas piling up on your counter and also all bad […]
These 4-ingredient whole wheat gnocchi are possibly the easiest and fastest pasta to make from scratch. I know I didn’t expect making pasta to be so straightforward the first time I made gnocchi! No pasta machine or fancy shaping tools are necessary, just a way to steam potatoes and a sharp knife to cut your […]
These cookies have been proven to convert anti-oatmeal cookie people. With bold flavor and aroma from brown sugar and ghee, and a great texture from whole rolled oats, white chocolate and cranberry oatmeal cookies truly transcend the typical raisin oatmeal cookie experience. You don’t need a mixer or eggs, but you do have to wait […]
When Baariki first saw this Rilakkuma bread, she knew we had to make it. Rilakkuma is a Japanese bear character that we’ve known and loved for years, and the buns are similarly adorable. The instructions for the recipe looked straightforward enough, and we had all the ingredients at home. So we decided to try them […]
This bread will really help clean out your arteries. It has a cup of flaxseed, which dramatically cuts bad LDL cholesterol, and no refined sugar. Warm spices add flavor and mask the taste of flaxseed (which we know not everyone likes). So this flax bread is actually one of the healthiest sandwich loaves you can […]
This cornbread casserole is truly a step up from your average weeknight dinner. It smells amazing while it bakes. It’s beautiful and golden when it comes out of the oven. It’s studded with colorful vegetables: bright bell peppers and vibrant corn. And the texture? Moist, cheesy and simply a delight to eat. This casserole goes […]
Craving something intensely chocolatey and fudgey? I introduce you to brownie cookies: brownie flavor in cookie form. This is a quick no-mixer recipe that’s sure to delight. These cookies are also vegan, made without butter and hiding an apple inside. If it’s brownies you have your heart set on, be sure to check out my […]
You’ve heard of alfredo sauce, tomato sauce, even pesto sauce to go with pasta. Now, get ready for sweet potato sauce. I heard about it secondhand from someone who had it in a restaurant. Sweet potatoes in a sauce? I was immediately intrigued, and set out to recreate it at home in a time when […]
Take pancakes to the next level with delicious fillings and a fluffy texture that will delight. Making pancake bombs (really, just mini stuffed pancakes) is the perfect way to slow down after a hectic week and just destress while cooking up a slightly indulgent homemade breakfast. You will need a special griddle for pancake bombs, […]
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!