Hell Yeah It's Vegan!

Looking for something fancy to bring to a party? Look no further than these vegan bacon cheddar mini quiches! Read More

When I was little, there was a bagel shop nearby that my mother would take me to on special occasions. She would order a bowl of soup and a bagel, and I would get a cinnamon raisin bagel with Health Nut Cream Cheese. In retrospect, the moniker is a bit puzzling, as it was not exactly, uh, “healthy” per se. But it was the early nineties, and anything brown with vegetables in it was likely to pass as “health food.” Read More

I’ve had a dozen versions of carrot cake since going vegan. First, there was the recipe that used so much baking powder to create a fluffy cake that you could taste it in the finished product. There was one that tasted like banana bread. Then there was the tropical version with coconut and pineapple and macadamia nuts from a renowned cookbook I will not name, that was so sickeningly sweet I could barely choke it down. Missing from my life has been a no-frills, simple, traditional carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Read More

These sesame seed balls are one of my favorite treats that I always seek out whenever I go out for Chinese food. They’re a deep-fried, filled mochi rolled in sesame seeds. The crunchy outer layer gives way to a soft, chewy layer with a sweet bean paste center. These aren’t very sweet and are mildly flavored, but are truly delicious, and great when you’re not looking for an overtly sweet dessert. Read More

Valentine’s Day is this Sunday, and whether you’re of the cheesy holiday-loving persuasion or the my heart bleeds the darkest blood sort, I’ve got something for you: peanut butter and jelly linzer hearts! This grown-up twist on the classic pairing of PB&J is perfect for those of you who are kids at heart… and for those of you who would just rather eat some kid’s heart. Whatevs. Read More

I posted about puppy chow once before, but I love this addictive party snack. Why not throw together a batch to share with friends if you’re watching the Superbowl this weekend? Or if you’re looking for something savory, check out my recipes for jalapeño poppers, potato skins, and hot wings! Read More

It was cold in Philly for about fifteen seconds, but that kind of weather always puts me in the mood for a hot hearty meal. In my freezer, I had a ton of corn that I froze in the Fall, and so I settled in to make corn chowder with chipotle avocado aioli. Read More

Like Nutella, this chocolate hazelnut spread is perfect for spreading on toast, incorporating into frosting or pies, sandwiching between cookies, or just eating with a spoon. Read More

After the first frost, I found in my possession a bunch of hachiya persimmons. I waited for about two weeks with growing anticipation while they ripened. When they emerged at last with a red-orange hue, I found them too sickly sweet to enjoy plain. Undaunted, I put on my thinking cap and cooked up this delicious spiced persimmon cake. Read More

Too groggy in the morning to make breakfast? This overnight breakfast casserole is awesome for when you have guests visiting, because you can whip it together the evening before and throw it in the oven when you wake up. Read More