One of my favorite things about blogging is that it gives me an excuse to play in the kitchen for no real reason.

No one to bake for? Bake for the blog!

Want to veganizing my favorite cookies? Veganize them for the blog!

No real reason to cook a fancy dinner? Cook it for the blog!

My time in the kitchen has created some major flops (oops!), but also some pretty tasty stuff. Here are the recipes that are good enough to call my favorites!

Strawberry-Champagne Slushies

To date, the most popular post on here. Not surprised- I love champagne, too.

Double Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

The chocolate lover’s peanut butter cookie. Dangerously chocolatey and rich, yet totally vegan.

Oeuf a la Coque

Okay, this isn’t really my recipe- it’s a tutorial on how to make one of my childhood favorites, soft-boiled egg with buttered toast dipping strips.

Chocolate Car Bomb Cake

Made with stout, whiskey and Bailey’s buttercream, in cake form. What everyone should eat on their 21st birthday. Don’t be surprised by the buzz!

Chocolate Peanut Banana Chia Pudding

What a mouthful! Both literally and metaphorically. One of those “healthy” breakfasts that doesn’t taste so at all. Which reminds me that I need to make it again soon…

Raspberry Nutella Pie

A chocolate-hazelnut take on the classic peanut butter pie. You’re welcome.

Tempeh Taco Bites

A favorite just because they’re so fun to make and eat! Like the vegetarian, whole-food equivalent of mini-hotdogs. They make a great dinner, appetizer or snack.

Blueberry Pancake Bake

Blueberry pancakes, no flipping skills required.

Pesto Stuffed Tomatoes

Out of season at the moment, but they make a beautiful appetizer for a summer dinner party or a great salad topper for a light lunch.

FML Brownies

Brownies, cookie dough and frosting…in every single bite. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

What are some of your all-time favorite recipes, either your own or others’?