This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy to learn more. Thank you for supporting this blog!   Comprised of flaky puff pastry, vegetable chutney, and plant-based sausages, this vegetarian sausage rolls recipe offers a veggie-friendly alternative to the traditional British sausage roll. These bite-sized, meatless sausage rolls are easy to make and even easier to eat, offering a convenient, on-the-go snack which works equally well as a party appetizer or weekend lunch. What Are Sausage Rolls? Here in the UK, sausage rolls play an important role (pun ..read more

  This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy to learn more. Thank you for supporting this blog!   Featuring spears of fresh spring asparagus and store-bought puff pastry, plus goat cheese, lemon, and Parmesan, this asparagus puff pastry tart makes for a delicious weeknight meal. Why Make This Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart? Asparagus season peaks between April and June, so springtime marks the perfect time for preparing this rustic puff pastry tart. I especially love this recipe because it is: Quick to make From start to finish, you can have this asparag ..read more

  This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy to learn more. Thank you for supporting this blog!   Made with fresh rhubarb stalks, my rhubarb simple syrup recipe boasts a beautiful pink color and bold rhubarb taste. This homemade simple syrup adds a bright spring flavor to cakes, cocktails, iced tea, and lemonade. Why Do I Love This Rhubarb Simple Syrup Recipe? This simple syrup recipe does exactly what it says on the tin! Simple syrup is precisely that: A basic syrup made from sugar and water, and often infused with other ingredients such as fresh frui ..read more

  This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy to learn more. Thank you for supporting this blog!   I first started making a version of this easy chocolate mug cake a few years ago, after moving from the US to the UK. Back in the States, I enjoyed making much more elaborate cakes. But here in London, I lack both kitchen space and the social circle necessary for making a full cake. At the same time, I still love eating cake, so it’s single-size servings all the way. Made in the microwave, my chocolate mug cake recipe offers a quick and tasty way to satisf ..read more

  This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy to learn more. Thank you for supporting this blog!   Featuring ready-to-use tofu, vegetable bouillon, tiny pasta stars, chopped vegetables, and fresh herbs, this vegetarian chicken noodle soup recipe provides a meatless alternative to traditional chicken noodle. Reminiscent of canned “no chicken noodle” soup but prepared with fresh vegetables, this veggie-friendly soup offers up a big bowl of comfort on sick days, snow days, or any day at all. Warm and hearty, It’s almost like eating a hug. Why Make Vegetar ..read more

  This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy to learn more. Thank you for supporting this blog!   Easy to make and highly adaptable, this spring simmer pot recipe will fill your home with the refreshing scents of spring. During the cold autumn and winter months, I love to make my own simmer pots, and often do so a few times per week. Stirred together in a stock pot and simmered on the stovetop, these homemade fragrance blends (basically a stovetop potpourri) offer a natural alternative to room sprays, candles, wax plug-ins, air fresheners, and other ar ..read more

  This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy to learn more. Thank you for supporting this blog!   This lattice pastry with cheese and caramelized onions makes a lovely addition to any brunch or lunchtime table, and the individual slices work equally well as an appetizer. Created with the help of a lattice cutter, this pretty savory bake features flaky puff pastry, sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet rings of onion, caramelized “low and slow” on the stovetop. Why Make This Lattice Pastry Recipe? While the finished product might look complicated, this five ..read more

I absolutely love coming up with creative desserts to make for Easter. The pretty pastel colors, fresh spring flavors, seasonal ingredients, and cute holiday-inspired designs (so many chicks and bunnies!), always leave me looking forward to warmer, sunnier days ahead. Easter baking also offers an opportunity to embrace family traditions and to spend time creating new memories—many of these are desserts that kids and parents can make together. Plus, it’s fun to share your homemade Easter treats with those around you. Easter Baking Recipes The Easter baking ideas in this roundup include some of ..read more

  This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy to learn more. Thank you for supporting this blog!   Made with gooey marshmallow, melted butter, and puffed rice cereal, and decorated with shredded coconut and chocolate mini eggs (plus plenty of pastel sprinkles!) these Easter Rice Krispie bird nest treats make a fun addition to any springtime celebration. Why Make These Easter Rice Krispie Bird Nest Treats? I love these Easter Rice Krispie bird nest treats because they combine two of my all-time favorites: Rice Krispie treats (because really, who doesn’t ..read more

  This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy to learn more. Thank you for supporting this blog!   This easy coconut eggs recipe offers a fun and fresh alternative to traditional chocolate-covered buttercream eggs. Requiring just a handful of ingredients, these chewy coconut candies feature fun Easter colors, a white chocolate drizzle,  and plenty of Easter sprinkles. They look lovely on a festive dessert platter, especially if mixed with other kinds of homemade eggs, and maybe some colorful jelly beans to garnish! What Makes These Coconut Eggs U ..read more