Quick Homemade Oat Flour

Food, Gluten-Free, Grains, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Finished easy homemade oat flour in less than five minutes

While making Peanut Butter + Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches, I was unexpectedly in a pinch for some oat flour. What may have been an unwelcome surprise was actually a pleasant opportunity to practice resourcefulness.

In true making it up as I go style, I took up the impromptu challenge of making homemade oat flour with what I had on hand, and it was a success! Yes, making your own oat flour is that quick and easy!

2/14

Specialty’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix

Desserts, Food, Hot, Product, Recipe, Sweet, Vegetarian, Weekday Approved

Specialty's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk Cookies with a glass of milk

For Valentine’s Day this year, I wanted to make a sweet and simple surprise–gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of cold milk. Fortunately, when I looked into my pantry, I found my Specialty’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix. Thank you, Holiday Gift Exchange with friends!

Specialty’s cookies are dare-I-say life-changing experiences. They look like humble scones, but these giant monster cookies are dense, delicious, and oh-so-satisfying. I love the hearty deliciousness of a Specialty’s cookie, and I was excited to bring the magic home. Mmh mmh mmh!

1/23

Wheat Whey Chocolate Chip Muffins

Breakfast, Food, Healthy, Muffins, Recipe, Small Bites, Sweet, Vegetarian, Weekday Approved

Wheat Whey Chocolate Chip Muffins up close from above in muffin tray

After recently making Greek yogurt for the first time with my Instant Pot, I found myself with a container full of whey. I’ve never been in this position before, so I turned to Google and settled upon making a batch of Wheat Whey Chocolate Chip Muffins for my soon to arrive house guests.

1/21

Teriyaki Tofu and Veggie Sushi

Appetizers, Food, Gluten-Free, Grains, Meal Ideas, Recipe, Savory, Small Bites, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggie Based, Weekday Approved

Finished Teriyaki Tofu and Veggie Sushi from above

This week, I’ve had Sushi on the mind. I adore Japanese cuisine, but as a Vegetarian, I get satisfying Japanese food far less often than I would like. My favorite Japanese restaurant is a hole in the wall up in San Francisco named Cha-Ya, but I so rarely go there now that I’m no longer living a few blocks away.

So, today, I made basic vegetable sushi with three types of filling: teriyaki tofu, carrots, and kabocha squash. The teriyaki tofu added a savory touch, the fresh carrots added a satisfying crunch, and the roasted kabocha squash added a smooth, sweet juxtaposition. I hope you enjoy this Teriyaki Tofu and Veggie Sushi as much as I did!