John and I were planning our wedding four years ago this month. We gave up sweets to feel better on our wedding day and enjoy the dessert bar and cake more. It was finally the big day. We were so good that we had not eaten any sweets except for honey and an occasional mint

You may think this is a small stack of pancakes, but it’s delicious. To me, it’s a beginning. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes were the first recipe that I posted on Minimalist Baker. It was my first recipe on Minimalist Baker. I loved it and knew that it would be well-loved by everyone. It had to

Jalapeno Poppers: Their Origins It is believed by that the jalapeno Poppers originated in Texas and were possibly inspired by Mexican chiles Rellenos. Both peppers are stuffed with cheese. The only difference is that poblano-stuffed chiles are made from poblano. This recipe isn’t traditional. Instead, it is our plant-based version of the concept. Vegan Jalapeno Poppers

Sometimes, a recipe will ask you how to make it. These 30-minute lemony-glazed beauties were a perfect example. While browsing through Trader Joe’s, I spotted a new lemon next to my usual favorites: Meyer lemons. It excites me to experiment when things are in season where I live. Meyer lemon poppyseed muffins were the only thing I

I was reminded of our early marriage days, when we lived in Portland, late spring and early summer. Like I do today, I would make us breakfast every morning, and then we’d talk and sit with the windows wide open while getting ready for the day. John was not a pancake man. I’m not a

In the past year, I have had an easier time giving up dairy products like yogurt, ice cream, and cheese. However, pasta and pizza were harder for me. Recently, I discovered that pizza is delicious without cheese. Just add a healthy dose of vegan Parmesan. Pasta has been a mystery to me…until recently. For several

Although I am not a big bread eater, there’s something incredibly satisfying about a delicious breadstick that can be dipped into rich, tomato-based sauce to complete a pasta meal. We can all agree that we could benefit from having a breadstick recipe on hand for such occasions. To make these vegan babies even more delicious, I made a

The banana taste/sweetness must shine through. In this recipe, bananas can be used in place of an egg and a sweetener. Bananas are a fruit that has a lot going for them. It is easy to mix the batter. Add the ingredients, mash the banana, and wait for your grill to heat up. Dip, soak,