Black Bean Brownies

Okay, so I know I’m behind the trend here with black bean brownies. I feel like these guys were one of the first healthy desserts people even considered trying. I’ve always wanted to make them and just haven’t. Today of all days (when I have a presentation, multiple essays, and a final next week)  though…

The start of the Carnivorous Vegan page: LOADED MAC AND CHEESE (or is it?)

This past weekend, Matt and I were sitting on the couch and having a lazy Saturday, as per usual. We were brainstorming ideas on what to cook for dinner and I thought I really want to try making this butternut squash mac and cheese thing, with only a vague idea of what I wanted to…

Shepard’s Pie, AKA Sara’s Pie

As I sit here writing this post, my dog Penny is sitting on my lap. She’s only about 3 lbs and she’s the sweetest. But I swear I just heard her stomach growl and the sound that came out definitely sounded like it should come from a 30 pound dog, not a 3 pound dog….

Not your mama’s carrot soup

The other day, Matt and I went to Denver for the SOPHE  (schools of public health education) conference. While I learned a lot at the conference, we also had a great time exploring the city-including all the food they have to offer! The first night we were there though we went to this Italian restaurant…

Mini cashew cream cheesecakes

So, I had this great idea to create a gif of the little cheesecakes stacking up and I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out…I mean look how cute they are! Anyway, background to this recipe. I had a bunch of cashews in my pantry and I was like hmm what can I make with…

Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Za’atar Sauce

At the start of the year, Matt and I started meal planning. This means that we have a little magnetic calendar that sticks to our fridge and every Sunday we plan out what we’re going to make for dinner that upcoming week. We decided to do this for a couple of reasons. 1. Sometimes you…

Kat and Chris’s engagement session

So I know that usually (read: always) write about food and post recipes and such. Today though, I’m doing something different. A few months ago, I got a camera and since then have been trying to learn to use it properly so I can take nice pictures of not only my food, but of people….

Sweet Potato Crust Quiche

Yesterday, I went to the library and opened my public library card for all St. Louis city public branches. I was way more excited than I thought I would be and the little kid version of me was jumping up and down for joy. You may not have expected this (but if you know me,…

Best of St. Louis: Restaurant Edition

Alright people, today I’m doing something a bit different. Instead of posting a recipe, I’m going to tell you all the delicious places you should go eat at in St. Louis. If you know Matt and I, you know that one of our favorite things to do is to go out to new restaurants that…

Snack Time! Chia Seed Pudding and Energy Bites

Have you ever come home ravenously hungry and eaten probably a whole block of cheese with crackers because that’s the easiest thing to snack on? No? Just me? Well, hey, either way I’m sure you’ve had your fair share of unhealthy snacks because they were the easiest things to get. Same with breakfast! It seems…