Minimalist Baker

Simple Food, Simply Delicious

Thai Carrot Salad with Curried Cashews

By now, you probably know our dirty little secret: We order Thai food on Sunday. Every Sunday. And it's delivery. There, I said it! OK, fine. We eat it in stretchy pants while watching Netflix and Hulu. Are you happy? Our Thai food rotation has been a mix of Mango Curry, ... Read more →

Gingery Thai Kale Salad with Cashew Dressing

In the colder months, you can typically find me bundled in a sweater, holed up inside, hoping for spring to arrive. Now that it's officially here (at least in the Pacific Northwest), I'm absolutely thrilled. This is the time of year to get outside for my exercise, sit on ... Read more →

5-Minute Vegan Caesar Dressing

Ah, the Caesar salad. It's something to behold. I don't know how many times I've gazed longingly upon other diner's salads, while my sad, oily balsamic vinaigrette drips down lettuce that deserved something better. Something creamier. Something zesty. Something garlicky. I ... Read more →

Vegan Papaya Salad

Can I make a confession? We have a new Sunday tradition. It used to be pizza; now, it's Pad Thai and papaya salad. OK, that's not so bad. But the bad part is we get it delivered while sitting at home in our stretchy pants. And the worst part is it's every Sunday. I think ... Read more →

Chickpea Shawarma Salad

If you haven't guessed by now that I'm obsessed with chickpeas and Mediterranean food, you haven't been paying very close attention. (Come on guys.) But just in case you haven't gotten that message loud and clear yet, I have another shawarma-inspired recipe that's healthy, ... Read more →

White Bean Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

I think there's something wrong with me. I've started to crave kale. If I haven't had it in two days, I get something like a twitch. I need a dark, leafy greens fix STAT. Most mornings, I have a green smoothie loaded with kale and spinach. And if I'm feeling especially ... Read more →