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I have always loved pancakes. It’s hard to get up in the morning without a stack of fluffy pancakes covered with butter and maple syrup. Although my tastes in pancakes have changed over the years, and I now prefer healthier options, I still enjoy a classic stack without add-ins. John and I do not have to […]

I have two foods that I will eat without end: almost anything, such as dark chocolate. You can also find out more about the following: Peanut butter sugar cookies. It’s not just any sugar cookie, but my aunt Patti’s famous soft sugar cookies. She’s always brought them to Christmas. Around November, I decided that I would […]

Merry (almost Christmas) week! We’ve nearly reached the peak of holiday spirit. It peaks for me around December 20th, and by Christmas Eve, my emotions have returned to normal. But I’ll still buy presents, wrap them, and bake festive treats like these fudgy 1-bowl peppermint brownies. You’d never know they’re vegan, gluten-free, and packed with […]

After Christmas, I was in a quandary as to what to do since everyone had been so busy wrapping presents, visiting family, and planning their holiday menus. After all, everyone must have room in their back pocket for another breakfast recipe. A week of lazy mornings is surely coming up. Am I right? I’ve never […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

It’s so easy to make and only requires ten ingredients. You probably already have these ingredients, especially if your diet is vegan or dairy-free. You’d find a lot of cashews and if you were to visit my pantry. You’ll never know when a dairy-free dessert or pasta is needed. It’s easy to make and requires […]