Monthly Archives: April 2015

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Posted on April 29, 2015 by sparecake

While theoretically this is a useful recipe for gluten free folk, it’s also just an easy change for a slightly different pizza that works some extra vegetables into your diet. You can actually use this recipe to make either pizza, … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Posted on April 27, 2015 by sparecake

Last weekend I got a friend in Denver to have a cake party. I didn’t actually take any pictures of any of the cakes other people brought, but it was a successful night. The cake I made is actually the … Continue reading →

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(Chunky Monkey) Monkey Bread

Posted on April 22, 2015 by sparecake

For my first yeast baked good at altitude, I went for something without long rising times that could go too far, and I had great results. In fact, this is quick enough to get in the oven that I baked … Continue reading →

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Soft Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on April 20, 2015 by sparecake

In a bid to use up the chocolate peanut butter spread from the baked french toast in any way other than via a spoon, I made some cookies recently! They’re nice and soft, not hard and dry as so many … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Chicken Chow Mein

Posted on April 15, 2015 by sparecake

Very frequently crock pot meals are (delicious) brown smooshy foods when served. This recipe manages to have some brightly colored vegetables and a mix of textures, plus being delicious, which is a nice change! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 … Continue reading →

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Pizza Bites

Posted on April 13, 2015 by sparecake

A convenient, tasty lunch, the only problem with these pizza bites is the risk of eating half of them while you’re bagging them up to take along to work/school! (Make a double batch, as I did, and you’ll be all … Continue reading →

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Creamy Garlic Spaghetti Squash

Posted on April 8, 2015 by sparecake

After the mac and cheesecake, I was looking for, at the very least, a veggie side dish to help me feel slightly less far from healthy. My friend Catie suggested this, and I must say I’m a fan! I had … Continue reading →

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Chinese Mabo Tofu

Posted on April 6, 2015 by sparecake

This was a dish I’d never heard of, that I ran across while looking for something to do with ground pork. I’m generally sort of hesitant about tofu things (it’s so…squishy!), but I quite liked the flavor of this sauce, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Baked French Toast

Posted on April 1, 2015 by sparecake

It’s apparently been 2 1/2 years since the last time I made a baked french toast, which is crazy because it’s such an easy way to have a fabulous morning! This one is extra simple, and takes advantage of some … Continue reading →

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