Category Archives: Dinner

Baked Tofu with Broccoli

Posted on May 8, 2024 by sparecake

First things first – I have to admit, this is supposed to be Crispy Baked Tofu with Broccoli, but it hasn’t come out crispy the few times I’ve made it. It has, however, been tasty enough to keep making multiple … Continue reading →

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15 Bean Buffalo Chicken Soup

Posted on April 17, 2024 by sparecake

A tasty, filling, probably decently healthy soup that cooks most of the day in a crock pot – it may seem unusual, but 7 hours on high is right – you’ve got a whole bag of dried beans, they need … Continue reading →

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White Bean and Butternut Squash Soup

Posted on December 20, 2023 by sparecake

A pretty filling, tasty, simple soup. This one uses dried beans, so you do need to plan a bit ahead, but letting beans soak is about as hands-off as it gets. This would be extra nice with some good crusty … Continue reading →

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Chicken Salad Wraps

Posted on August 9, 2023 by sparecake

This isn’t that much of a recipe, but it’s a good dinner for these hot days when cooking’s terrible! You can cook the chicken however you want (stove, oven, buy rotisserie chicken), but my preference is to chuck it in … Continue reading →

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Turkey-Cranberry Salad

Posted on July 26, 2023 by sparecake

Another cookbook from my friend MaryKate, this one had some old timey aspics that actually looked survivable? This one’s a good flavor combo I actually enjoyed eating! Ingredients: Turkey layer: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cold water 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Sauce

Posted on May 3, 2023 by sparecake

I’m getting ready to move, which means using some pantry staples up, and refusing to buy more of others that have already run out, which is what led me to find this recipe! I think I’ll make it again once … Continue reading →

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Creamy Turkey Veggie Noodle Soup

Posted on April 12, 2023 by sparecake

A good kitchen-clearer, you can use what veggies you have, use up some dairy, and get whatever pasta’s leftover out of the cabinet. This makes A LOT of soup – very much to the top of my pot, so either … Continue reading →

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Bacon and Beet Hash

Posted on April 5, 2023 by sparecake

Made this one for the library’s Page to Table (cookbook potluck book club) event last week and quite liked it! The fact that you start with vegetables sort of makes me forget that there’s beef and bacon and I think … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash Clafoutis

Posted on March 22, 2023 by sparecake

For the unfamiliar, a clafoutis is generally a sweet thing, sort of a Dutch Baby pancake thing full of fruit, for dessert. Today, though, we’re going savory for dinner, and making a cheesy, squash-y delight! This is slightly better day-of, … Continue reading →

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Baked Mac & Cheese

Posted on March 8, 2023 by sparecake

Need to use up the rest of some cheese powder from King Arthur, might as well go to the source for a recipe idea! They call this Garlic-Herb Mac & Cheese, which is kind of funny because the only garlic … Continue reading →

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