whether you’re entertaining, taking the day off, or you’re just in the mood to turn on the oven – i’ve got you covered with my all time favorite recipes to scratch that baking itch. sweet, savory, and everything in between

saffron rolls with labneh frosting

five spice gingersnap cookies

the only thing better than a donut is a boozy one

bourbon spiked apple cider donuts

better than banana bread… someone had to say it

tahini zucchini bread

peaches and cream bread pudding

i am a HUGE proponent of sweet and savory flavor profiles. i fully stand behind pineapple on pizza, although, i can see why some might be turned off by it. this focaccia carries a similar essence, but delivers with an incredibly sophisticated flavor tied together with fresh herbs and a tangy, rich sweetness from a balsamic finish.

strawberry + goat cheese focaccia

this pound cake is the quintessential summer treat. every time i make it, i am instantly transported to a fictional world in which i lay by the pool, sunbathing all day at my villa on Lake Como without a care in the world. the bright sweetness of summer’s favorite berries are met with a gentle sophistication from the herbaceous candied basil, making for a complete explosion of italian summer in one bite.

glazed strawberry loaf with candied basil

i want a treat but don’t want to break a sweat over it

lazy strawberry scones

this shortcut utilizes the infamous “2-ingredient dough” archetype to cut the timeframe of making bagels all the way down to about an hour in total. they have a very similar texture, amazing flavor, and the same macros (if you care) as the more involved method.

i make this recipe frequently out of convenience (and lack of space to store a larger batch) and i find them equally as satisfying as the real deal!

25g protein bagels (shortcut method)

25g protein bagels (yeasted method)

listen… i can (and will) eat bread all day long. but i also know i need to get in my protein one way or another. so… what better way to sneak it in than with a slice of squishy shokupan? milk bread will forever be my bread of choice…like fluffy pillowy clouds of heaven.

high protein milk bread (shokupan)

18 grams per slice, you can toast your way to shredded in the blink of an eye

before i get babbling on how this loaf of bread came about, i want to first mention that this can be made both with sourdough starter and with instant yeast. i have tested both and both recipes work, and i’ve included the requisite steps for both methods. protein bread for everybody!! yay

okay, so, after finding success in making high protein bagels (link recipe), i essentially opened pandora’s box. i wanted to try applying a similar technique to baking a traditional sourdough style country loaf with an added protein boost, and after some trial and error, i can say the final recipe is 

from what you’d pick up from your favorite bakery. and i hold the same sentiment as with the protein bagels – this recipe is not designed to be “diet” or “low carb” motivated – it’s still, indeed, 

. just pretend we’re ordering something at jamba juice and you throw in a protein boost for an extra $1.99! same idea.

high protein sourdough bread

let's bake

do i have to get up? breakfast is certainly my favorite part of the day, and every once in a while i need to take the morning slow – listening to music, phone in another room, and just make myself something special.

a sweet and salty indulgence to start the day off right

for whatever reason, noodles are typically excluded from the breakfast menu. so i wanted to figure out a way to make a breakfast noodle dish that still felt like breakfast food – which, for me, exists in the realm of gently sweet and comforting flavors. i pulled inspiration from the usual structure of soba noodles with dipping broth, as it’s one of the lightest noodle dishes i could think of–but it’s just as good served as one package.

cha soba with creamy peanut + sweet soy milk ‘tsuyu’

strawberry milk french toast

carrot cake oats

baklava granola

high protein pancakes

slow mornings

i don’t know what to cook and i don’t feel like thinking about it. this collection of meals is designed to hit all the right spots with the least amount of energy. well rounded, satisfying, but most importantly, exciting!

an intensely soothing bowl of thai coconut comfort

at first glance, i was a bit intimidated by the thought of making this soup. it seems like it would be a bit overwhelming, with too many heavy ingredients going on in one bite, but my experience was completely the opposite once i made it. the contrasting textures of both crispy and soft noodles, rich coconut broth and tender chicken, all brought together with a fresh zing from lime and cilantro—it all adds up to something incredibly complex. this soup encompasses everything i love about southeast asian food: bold flavors, exciting textures, and a ton of personality.

khao soi

pad kra pao dumplings

this is one of my go to’s whenever i need something quick that still hits the spot

creamy tahini + miso noodle stir fry

sweet and spicy gochujang meatballs

a few years ago, i was experimenting with different liquids to use for marinating proteins. on a whim, i found a “blood orange” flavored kombucha in my fridge and wanted to see how it would translate into cooking. what i found was that, in braising a protein in kombucha, the natural sugars reduce to a sort of caramelized glaze for the salmon, as well as leaves behind a decadent sauce from the rendered flavors that accumulate while cooking.

kombucha braised salmon

one martini…two martini… three martini… FLOOR

i’ve never been much of a drinker, but i can get behind using the flavors as a framework for cooking . this recipe pulls from the punchy, elegant, indulgent flavors of a dirty martini and uses vermouth, olives, and a subtle funk from moroccan preserved lemon that all comes together to form a decadent relish to bring a new flare of life to the weeknight staple— chicken and potatoes

martini chicken

weeknight dinners

it’s so easy to get caught up in a rut of making the same things over and over again–i’m guilty of it too. if you wanna get out of your box, but don’t know where to start, have a look at some of these recipes that take a new angle on the foods we know and love.

thai peanut + cilantro dumplings

okonomiyaki is my go to when i need to clear out the fridge, second only to fried rice. i was getting ready to leave for a trip, and when the time came, i thought.. wait a minute. what would happen if i used leftover rice instead of a pancake batter? so i tried it, and i was presented with a magical hybrid of spicy tuna crispy rice, okonomiyaki pancakes, and fried rice all in one go.

crispy rice okonomiyaki

a floral twist on my favorite thai dessert

coconut rose sticky rice with strawberries

Firecracker rice

honeydew gazpacho

try something new

sometimes it’s a real chore to prioritize getting in enough protein. don’t even get me started on protein powder… these recipes are designed to make it easier, tastier, and a whole lot more exciting when ur trying to get those gains

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