I usually have a bunch of different types of beans left over, already cooked. I add them to some water with a can of diced tomatoes and bring it to a boil (takes about 10 mins) along with (depending on my mood) chopped carrots, collard greens, mushrooms, or some combination of the three. During that…
This is my favorite brownie recipe, but fair warning it’s quite dark chocolatey. If you want a slightly sweeter brownie, I’d try using milk chocolate for the melted chocolate chips or adding some granulated sugar (or trying Cheesecake Marble Brownies or Almond Yogurt Chocolate Brownies). These are definitely a bake-ahead brownie too–they’re better the next…
This is dark chocolatey bread (not cake) unless you add chocolate chips. As always, if you’d like to start with a sweeter version, I’d recommend adding an extra form of sugar (granulated, dates, banana, maple syrup, etc). But it’s great as is! Total time: 1 hour 15 mins. Materials: Mixing bowl; processor; measuring vessels; loaf pan. Missing…
Mousse is a family favorite and reminds me of Christmas at my grandmother’s house (she always put in way too much liquor). This recipe is quick and always successful (as long as the egg yolks don’t scramble by accident!). Total time (including chilling): 1.5 hours. Makes about 8-12 dessert cupfuls. Materials: Stovetop pot; 2 mixing…
Makes enough to thinly coat a cake layer (such as Almond Orange Olive Oil Cake) or a tin of cupcakes (such as Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes). Scale accordingly. Total time (including cooling): 10 min. Materials: 1 measuring cup. Ingredients: Instructions:
These are really very good fresh out of the oven, but of course they’re always good heated up/toasted with some olive oil (and/or butter and honey if you’re that sort of person) the next day too! One day, I was really wanting orange cardamom something, so this is what happened. Total time (including rising): 3…
These have a nice soft interior. Their texture is more of a “chocolate dessert” and somewhat mousse-like compared to a “traditional” brownie (similar to the texture of the Sweet Potato Beet Brownies). Really good right out of the refrigerator or warm with ice cream. If you’re looking for a more traditional brownie texture but a…
The buckwheat gives these scones depth and the maple syrup lends sweetness (though once I forgot the maple syrup and they were still really good). Very good with blueberries, peaches, and/or Maple Tahini Glaze as well! Total time: 40 mins. Makes 8 scones. Materials: 2 mixing bowls; measuring vessels; well-floured cutting board and knife; sheet pan. Missing…
Cinnamon apple is great all year round, and so are scones. These make my hands especially messy, but don’t be afraid of the wet batter, just flour the outside of each scone well. Oh, and make sure the ingredients are cold when you start! Total time: 45 mins. Makes 8 scones. Materials: 2 mixing bowls; measuring vessels;…