Author Archives: Jennifer

Parchment-Paper Baked Sweet Potatoes

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Jennifer

I recently tried this recipe from The Splendid Table, and it was so easy, with results so delicious, that I just had to share! Here’s what you need: About 8 sweet potatoes (my favorite was the white flesh yams) (note: … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Chocolate Cake

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Jennifer

I made this recipe once as is, and it was so good I had to make it again, but the second time with a little less cinnamon, and with cream cheese chocolate frosting. It’s easy to make and so delicious! … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Cauliflower Soup

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Jennifer

This title really doesn’t do the end result justice. I modified a recipe from a cookbook I checked out from the library (can’t remember the name!) and ended up with a huge pot of deliciousness. Simon says, “it isn’t good, … Continue reading →

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Turkey Lamb Minty Tahini Meatballs

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Jennifer

I love Molly Baz’s Cook This Book. Everything I’ve made is delicious. I tweaked this a bit to (a) make more and (b) make it a little healthier (hence the half turkey), and it turned out great! Adapted from Molly … Continue reading →

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Vegan Causa Limena

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Jennifer

I came across this recipe from a favorite food online food publication called Taste. When the aji amarillo came in the mail (I bought this from Amazon and it was great), I used what I had (meaning I modified a … Continue reading →

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Wrinkly Potatoes

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Jennifer

This one’s for you, Nicki! These potatoes take about 20 minutes to make, have the perfect consistency, and are perfectly seasoned. Serve with a chimichurri dip; chop up and add to a salad or omelet or scramble (the photo is … Continue reading →

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(Vegan) Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Jennifer

I recently came across this recipe via Taste, a great food e-magazine. I’m sometimes wary of vegan baking recipes if they over-add ingredients. But this one doesn’t–it’s simple and straightforward, created when the author had trouble finding eggs. Full disclosure: … Continue reading →

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Roasted Cabbage

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Jennifer

This recipe uses few ingredients, doesn’t take much work, and yields a really delicious result. Here’s what you need: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 head of green cabbage 1 yellow onion salt or garlic salt 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 … Continue reading →

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Sour Cream Spinach

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Jennifer

All you need are a few ingredients and about 10 minutes to put together this delicious dish. Not only good on the side, but also on a sandwich with some fried eggs, multigrain bread, and a bit of gruyere or … Continue reading →

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Bang Bang Cauliflower

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Jennifer

This is a little spicy but also a little sweet, and would probably be delicious with broccoli, tofu, or even chicken. It was so good that everyone in my house ate it, even the 2 year old! Adapted from Gordon … Continue reading →

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