Minimalist Baker

Simple Food, Simply Delicious

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 →

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Chimichurri

This is an entrée salad if I've ever seen one. And it's what I've been noshing on lately for solo-lady dinners and lunches at home. It makes delicious use of seasonal vegetables, my favorite 5-Minute Macadamia Nut Cheese, and my 10-minute Chimichurri as a dressing! Wowza - ... Read more →

Sweet Potato & Avocado Green Salad

On a recent trip to Kansas for a friend's wedding, I came to the realization that airplane food is just never going to do it for me. There are rarely any good vegetarian options that aren't slathered in five kinds of cheese, and there's hardly ever a fresh vegetable in ... Read more →

Savory Breakfast Salad

During a recent trip to wine country, we stayed at one of our favorite hotels and I was so delighted to see a "breakfast salad" option on their morning menu.  Salad > donuts almost any day (unless it's Sunday). You better believe I ordered it all three days (with my own ... Read more →

Pear Salad with Dried Cherries and Candied Walnuts

Every once in a while, a restaurant salad catches me off guard and I set off to investigate how it's made. I ask the server where the ingredients are from and what's in the dressing and what makes it so...extra delicious? One such salad inspired this 30-minute recipe, and ... Read more →

Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl

Are you a green tea fan? I've been cutting back on coffee lately. I find it rather acidic on my stomach, and in my old age, it now makes me jittery (true story). But on mornings that I need a little pick-me-up, I love a warm cup of green tea. ... Read more →