Category Archives: Dinner

Crockpot Pizza

Posted on June 12, 2019 by sparecake

Looking for something a bit different, while also super familiar? Throw some pizza in a crockpot! It requires minimal extra effort, doesn’t heat up your kitchen like the oven might, and still creates a good crusty…crust. I was actually a … Continue reading →

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Bulgogi Cheesesteak

Posted on March 27, 2019 by sparecake

Is this something you’d find in an authentic Korean restaurant? Well…no, don’t imagine it is. Is it friggin’ delicious? Yes, 100% it is! I’ve made other bulgogi recipes before, and this one’s a bit simpler than some, but makes a … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Chicken Lo Mein

Posted on March 6, 2019 by sparecake

A ton of food with not a ton of effort! I really liked the sauce for this. Unfortunately I took most of this week’s pictures from TOO CLOSE, but you get the idea, and you can see it yourself after … Continue reading →

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Pickled Butternut Squash

Posted on February 20, 2019 by sparecake

Pickled butternut squash probably sounds like a weird one, but (as long as you don’t hate fennel seed) it’s great, and works wonderfully in pasta salad! Ingredients: 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4″ cubes 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Fennel and Carrot Soup

Posted on February 6, 2019 by sparecake

This is a super hearty soup to help you survive the dumb winter weather. I’d never cooked with fennel before, and was worried by the anise-y smell while chopping it, but it didn’t end up making the finished soup taste … Continue reading →

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Beet & Ricotta Hummus

Posted on January 9, 2019 by sparecake

I’m hosting an event at work soon where we make ricotta and then use it in a few recipes, and I just gave this a go as one of the recipes for people to try their ricotta in. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Yak Gochujang (Stir-Fried Gochujang)

Posted on August 15, 2018 by sparecake

You may have noticed over the months/years, but I super love gochujang. Mary Kate sent me this recipe a while ago, for just that reason! This makes a sauce that is ~50% gochujang, which means it’s borderline hotter than I … Continue reading →

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Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower

Posted on August 1, 2018 by sparecake

So, even if there’s no way you’re ever going to eat a cauliflower-based food, stick with this one for the sauce, which would go equally wonderfully on chicken nuggets or fried whatever-meat. The sauce is so wonderful, though, that even … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Burgers

Posted on July 11, 2018 by sparecake

I am really super pleased with how these came out, and am quite pleased to have almost a week’s worth of them to eat. Gochujang is really just my go-to for everything now, I think! I didn’t even put ketchup … Continue reading →

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S’mores Pull-Apart Bread

Posted on July 4, 2018 by sparecake

A random fun loaf that’s a bit messy to make, but easy enough, and delicious! The bread is pretty light and fluffy, and works well with the classic s’mores flavors. Ingredients: Dough: 2 3/4 – 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, … Continue reading →

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