I often watched my parents prepare dinner when I was growing up, and one of the main lessons I learned from them was the importance of being resourceful. Pretty much anyone can pick a recipe and go out to the store to buy the necessary ingredients, but making do with what you have at home requires a pinch of creativity and flexibility. ...
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Mango Carrot Cake French Toast Casserole
When I first described the concept of this mango carrot cake French toast casserole to my mom, she replied, “You’re just trying to have dessert for breakfast, aren’t you?” She knows me so well. ...
Chickpea Couscous Paella
When I was in high school, my Spanish teacher required all of his students to participate in a certain number of designated, off-campus “cultural events” each semester. Unfortunately, Señor (as we called him) completely dropped the ball on scheduling these events, and by the end of the year, he had only offered a fraction of the number we were supposed to attend. ...
Crunchy Curried Chicken Salad
A few weeks ago, I shared a recipe for a mayo-free potato salad and was surprised by how many people commented about sharing my reluctance to consume the ubiquitous condiment. ...
Mango Carrot Cake {updated!}
First things first: I have to admit that this is not a new recipe for this site. It is, however, slightly modified*, but the real reason for re-posting it is that it’s one of my all-time favorite recipes, yet because the photos weren’t so great (it was only my 7th post, after all!), it hasn’t really received the attention I think it deserves. ...
Peanut Butter Carrot Cake for Dogs
Last week, we celebrated Phoebe's first "adoptiversary," and I baked her a little cake of her very own. I know it might seem a bit silly, since of course, she has no concept of any given date being of special significance, but I've always had a knack for remembering certain days as the anniversaries of big moments. Adopting a puppy was a huge step for me, and one that I had been looking ...
Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches
Not that anyone really needs a recipe for egg salad sandwiches, but I figured it might be nice every once in a while to include a fairly simple recipe (after all, I certainly don’t eat elaborate meals all half most of the time). So here you are: a twist on a classic lunchtime favorite! ...
Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches with Spicy Chipotle-Lime Carrot Slaw
This recipe is another one that I modeled after a favorite sandwich from a café. It’s a great quick lunch or dinner option that packs a ton of flavor in every refreshing yet satisfying bite. I actually prefer the sandwich in its vegetarian form, but I’ve seen it on the menu with sliced chicken as well, which would boost its protein content and keep you full even longer. For the carrot slaw, I ...
Mango Carrot Cake
Since this is the first cake recipe I’m posting, it seems as fitting a time as any to explain the blog name “Put On Your Cake Pants.” ...