How to make a cherry pie without an oven… in Japan
Recently I got it in my head that it would be pretty dang neat if I could make a cherry pie and give it to a friend as a birthday present. However, there was one slight problem with this grand idea: my apartment, like many Japanese apartments, doesn’t have an oven. My kitchen consists of a sink and two burners. That’s it. I don’t even have a counter.
So, how does a girl make a cherry pie when she doesn’t have an oven? Allow me to show you…
Save money and make your own home-made chocolate cherry “Larabars”
I love Larabars, but am allergic to overpriced (almost $2 a bar), individually packaged things. Larabars are the perfect energy packed snack to eat before a hike, or a run, or just to get through the day (infomercial much?). These are so simple to make it’s ridiculous.
Long-roasting but super-easy chicken recipe
Roast chicken can be intimidating to less-experienced cooks, but it’s SO FRIGGIN’ EASY and tastes SO FRIGGIN’ GOOD.
This recipe is so easy, even Megan can do it.
Ice cream cone cupcakes are cute and delicious
I pinned something AGES ago that had cute cupcakes baked inside ice cream cones. I had a weekend with lots of free time and a BBQ to go to, so I thought I would give them a go. Here’s how they turned out, and how you can make them, too.
Megan-simple recipe: Guacamole + baked chips
Here’s an easy chips and guacamole recipe so simple even cooking-challenge editor Megan can do it. Eat and be amazed at its simple-deliciousness.
Make hot and spicy Sriracha salt
What you’re seeing above is a jar of spicy Sriracha salt from event designer Chandra Keel that would make a very useful culinary addition to your kitchen.
The Sweetest Vegan’s Memorial Day vegan sweets: red, white, and blue fruit cups
Tasha from The Sweetest Vegan has a little patriotic dessert for your Memorial Day nomming — but unlike the usual holiday fare, it’s vegan, raw, and gluten-free!
A nummy brie and pear grilled cheese sandwich
Here’s the recipe for the sandwich that had me oohing and aahing aloud when I tried it — and wowed the Offbeat Empire at the Offbeat Retreat.