Minimalist Baker

Simple Food, Simply Delicious

Moroccan-Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Stew

Friends, I've been dreaming of this dish for so long and it's finally here (after much toil and experimentation). Whenever we travel abroad, I always try to order eggplant dishes because I love seeing how other cultures prepare eggplant. I try to study the spice mixtures and ... Read more →

Fluffy Curried Socca (Chickpea Bread)

Have you ever tried socca? It's a new-to-us bread that's not only vegan and gluten-free, but also grain-free, as it's made with chickpea flour! And in this Indian-inspired version, we used whole spices to infuse a curry flavor into the bread. Swoon. How do you enjoy socca? So ... Read more →

How to Make Hummus From Scratch

Once you master the art of cooking beans, the world is your oyster. You can save money, control the ingredients you add to your food, and generally feel like a boss in the kitchen. With that in mind, allow us to demonstrate how easy it is to make your own hummus - from ... Read more →

1-Pot Yellow Chickpea Cauliflower Curry

While visiting our pal Jeanette recently in LA, I had a curried chickpea dish at Vibe that left me craving all the flavors when I got back home. So I got to work and kept things simple. This dish requires just 30 minutes and 1 pot to create. It's really stripped down to the ... Read more →

Curry-Roasted Fennel Salad with Rosemary Tahini Dressing

So, now that we've conquered our fear of fennel (I mean, seriously, what do you do with this ridiculous-looking licorice bomb?), it's time to move into uncharted, even more delicious territory: salads. This salad is, in a word, irresistible. We dare you to take just one bite. ... Read more →