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Vegan Carbonara (Single-Serving)

Behold, the meal that got me through my last year of college! Vegan carbonara. (I should put liberal air quotes around “Carbonara” I suppose.) In the midst of the pandemic, inspiration for food was at an all time low as I was juggling school and work and having to cook every single meal, with next…

Cappuccino Ice Cream Sandwiches (Also – Let’s Catch Up!)

Hello again! It’s been a minute, huh? I haven’t posted here since July 2018, and Molly hasn’t posted since April 2019. Oops. I’ll catch you up on everything if you want to read in between the pictures, or you can just skip to the bottom and get the recipe for these Cappucino Ice Cream Sandwiches! A…

Oatmeal Raspberry Dark Chocolate Scones

With oatmeal, dark chocolate, and fresh raspberries, these Oatmeal Raspberry Dark Chocolate Scones are a wholesome yet tasty breakfast treat to make any morning a little more special. Best enjoyed with a warm cup of coffee or tea. These. Are the best scones ever. Being both a baker and an anglophile, I’ve made my fair…

Healthy Hot Chocolate (Variations)

Indulge your holiday hot cocoa cravings while giving your body the gift of nourishing fats, vitamins, and antioxidants with this Healthy Hot Chocolate recipe! Raw cacao powder packs in the antioxidants, while cacao butter makes this hot cocoa creamy, rich, and frothy. With no added sugar, this festive and cozy drink will satisfy you throughout…

Better Than Anything Layer Cake

This Better Than Anything layer cake is a homemade remix of the classic. Two layers of Devil’s Food chocolate cake are combined with chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and salted caramel frosting—all made from scratch. The result is a rich, salty-sweet, chocolatey, moist, and utterly decadent dessert that will more than rise to the occasion for…

The Definitive Guide to The Best Twin Cities Ice Cream Shops

Minnesota may be known by outsiders as the land of 10,000 lakes, but among Minnesotans it’s better known as the land of 10,000 things to do in the summer – 2,000 of which are ice cream shops. This definitive guide to the Best Twin Cities Ice Cream Shops lists the best places to get a…

Paleo Bread French Toast

Paleo Bread French Toast is an indulgent, delicious, and satisfying breakfast to make on a leisurely morning. Enjoy a decadent without the tummy ache, sugar crash, or guilt. This french toast recipe has no added sugar, is gluten-free and dairy-free, and paleo, so you can feel good about indulging your taste for sweet breakfasts. What…

The Baked Brownie

These back-to-basics brownies mean business. Rich, decadent, fudgy, and everything a brownie should be. The simplicity of this recipe gives chocolate the chance to shine, so make sure you’re using the good stuff. If you remember earlier this year, we posted about cutting sugar out of our diets. It’s been wonderful. I feel less lethargic,…

Paleo Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo)

Paleo bread recipe inspired by Erewhon natural foods market in Los Angeles. Nutty, dense, moist, and so satisfying. This grain-free paleo bread uses almond meal and coconut flour for a hearty texture and tasty crumb, and can be made without added sugar if that’s your jam! Best paleo bread recipe ever…in my humble opinion. A…

Banza Pasta with Creamy Pesto and Tempeh (Vegetarian)

This vegetarian Banza pasta with creamy pesto and tempeh comes together quickly, making this dish an easy, healthy weeknight meal that’s easy on your diet too. I’ve said it a million times, but the thing I missed most at college was cooking. Now that I’m home for the summer with little else to do but play…