Minimalist Baker

Simple Food, Simply Delicious

Easy Bibimbap with Gochujang Sauce

Any time I eat bibimbap it takes me back to the first time we visited South Korea in 2013. It was our first trip abroad and we visited friends who showed us around and taught us the way of bibimbap, which means "mixed rice" in Korean. Let me show you my inspired take with this ... Read more →

Crispy Shallot Spring Rolls with Seared Tofu

I've eaten a lot of spring rolls in my life but these have to be some of the best. Why? A secret, crunchy ingredient: crispy sautéed shallot! Inspired by the spring rolls at Elizabeth Street Cafe in Austin, these are the perfect rolls to serve alongside your favorite ... Read more →

No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites

I created these carrot cake bites not only for spring, but as something quick and easy you can whip up for celebrations like Easter, birthday parties, baby showers, and more! They require 9 basic ingredients (that you likely have on hand right now), 1 food processor, and just 30 ... Read more →

Warming Winter Smoothie

Do you ever miss smoothies in the wintertime? I do. I love the nutrition smoothies provide, but often find they're too cooling and can even slow my digestion down when colder weather arrives. After doing some research on the ancient practice of Ayurveda, I discovered there ... Read more →

Simple Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Every cook should know how to make a simple side salad and lemon vinaigrette. It's the easy side dish to pair with just about any entrée, comes together in 10 minutes with simple ingredients, and is incredibly versatile. Let me show you how it's done. ... Read more →

Easy Pan Roasted Vegetables

What's an easy, elegant side dish? Pan roasted vegetables is the answer. Roasted vegetables are perfect for just about any meal, holiday or otherwise. But they feel especially cozy and celebratory when paired with things like our Vegan Lentil Nut "Meatloaf" and Easy Vegan ... Read more →