Showing posts with label Recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recipes. Show all posts

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Brown Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches with Chipotle Mayo and Buffalo Ranch Fries

 It's 86 degrees in my apartment. This summer heat is basically setting records. I can't wait for it to be over. So many business closing early and even the pool is closed.  In the meantime, I've still been struggling to cook anything. No one wants to stand over the stove or start the oven in this. I've made a few things here and there but mostly I'm considering living off cold sammiches til further notices. I did manage to make the two things I really wanted to make for the week though..so here we are.


Starting with Buffalo Ranch fries. I only allow myself to fry once a month...and this was my fried food for the month of June. Nothing beats homemade fries made from real potatoes. I haven't managed to make them crispy but they still are really good. I never really eat my fries with anything but ketchup. Rarely mayo. But I did used to work at Charlies in high school so I've definitely made 100's of Buffalo Ranch fries. This is a little different in that they have Blue Cheese. Supposed to be gorgonzola but I didn't feel like going to the further grocery store to buy it so I just used what they had. It wasn't bad. I wouldn't make them again- but I liked them. I should treat myself to homemade fries more often. Excuse the horrible pictures.

And next up- a Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sammich. I made this today for breakfast. I used Turkey Bacon. Thought I would switch it up because I typically only buy beef bacon. It was good. I would definitely make it again. The lettuce I used was lettuce I grew in my garden box. Yay me! 

And that's it. Lucky me, no soup recipes this week. But there is one coming up next week- I'm considering skipping it but I'll probably just suck it up and make it.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Sriracha Egg Salad, Summer Squash Pancakes, and Cock- a- Leekie Soup

We've reached the point of summer where I have lost my motivation to cook anything. It's just too hot. I attempted to make breakfast today and things did not go well. At all. I need to move somewhere with central AC so I can keep motivation up. 

In the meantime..I did make three things this past week- although the struggle was real so I'll just share what I've got.

Starting with egg salad. I love egg salad. Back in college it was my go to thing to get at 7/11. That and the brownies. I haven't made amen egg salads. Not sure why not. It's just not something I think of. Also it just seems like so much work and I don't like to boil and peel eggs. I did really like this recipe though. And I also made fresh rolls to go with it although I do wish I made a crustier bread. I also just used Texas Pete hot sauce because that's what I have and I didn't feel like buying a different hot sauce. 


Next up, Summer Squash pancakes. I tried making these this am.I already knew it wasn't going to be something I didn't like- and I was right. I ended up throwing them out. The flavor wasn't bad. But as you keep eating it get's worse and worse. I also didn't really cook them up the best because the kitchen was hot and I just wanted to get out as soon as possible. The green color was fun- but I'm just not into savory pancakes. No picture because the plate came out just plain ugly. I got the recipe from my Vitamix book but these are kinda similar...




And last up- Cock a Leekie soup. Unlucky for me, I seem to be in the soup section of the unofficial Harry Potter book. Luckily I made this before the temperature because just plain too hot. This is another Scottish recipe- and I like it so much better than the last soup I made. This would be the perfect winter soup recipe- especially when you feel under the weather. And it's so simple. I ended up using the biggest leek I could find in the grocery store and it was perfect. This is a recipe I could see myself making again...but when it's chill out. 


Friday, June 12, 2026

Scotch Broth and Best Ever Banana Bread

 I've got two more posts I want to known out to make for my slacking the rest of the week. I've got another two little recipes of what I made this past week.

Starting with Scotch Broth. Of course it comes from my Unofficial Harry Potter cookbook. Which I'm still having fun cooking through. Even if I don't like some of the recipes. Scotch Broth is a Scottish recipe. I don't think I've ever made anything Scottish so I was excited for this. Basically it has Barley, red meat ( I used Chuck Roast) and lots of root vegetable. Lots of root vegetable. I couldn't find turnip so I used Kohlrabi. It also had celery, carrots, leeks, and cabbage. All the veggies. Too many veggies for me. I didn't love it. I didn't even really like it but I was glad to at least get all my veggies in for the week. 



Made a HUGE pot. 

Then I made the best ever banana bread. I cook from a lot of food blogs and one thing there is never any shortage of- banana bread. That's really the only reason I have made so many. This one was a little different than most other banana bread recipes in that it uses cream cheese and sour cream. I would usually sub those out for yoghurt. It only uses two bananas so it's not super banana flavored. Just enough I would say. And it used brown sugar instead of white.  I always decrease the sugar- I think I used 3/4. I also used 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour cause health- and I have some whole wheat flour I really need to use more. Also it uses the chocolate chip. I think my preferred banana bread would use Walnut instead of chocolate chips but overall, it's a nice banana bread. 




And that's all for this week....






Friday, June 5, 2026

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Quesadilla and Sweet Potato Puree with Maple Sage Bacon

 One more post and then I'm done for the day. Finished up another two recipes so here we are. Time to post! This will be short and sweet. 



Starting with a breakfast quesadilla.  I didn't feel like turning into a quesadilla so I cooked it up as a burrito. I don't think I've ever made anything like this which is crazy because it was so good and mega easy! I just used lamb/beef sausage, cheddar, and eggs. You can scale the recipe up but I scaled it down to only make one. This would probably be good with a vegetable or two in it as well. I might make one for breakfast tomorrow and just use spinach instead of sausage since I ran out.

Next up, Sweet Potato Puree with Maple Bacon. This recipe came from my Vitamix cookbook. I don't see it posted online but it's basically mashed/blended sweet potato with spices and maple bacon. I used beef bacon and cooked it up, then let it cook in maple syrup once it got crispy. And added dried sage. The bacon was AMAZING! I have some slices of bacon that I want to cook up the same way it was that cook.  To go with it I just baked up some chicken, made some potato salad and green beans. Dinner was served! 


And that's all for this week. Hopefully I get the chance to bake up something sweet next week....feels like all I've been making is food/food.




Thursday, May 28, 2026

Chicken and Apple Salad Sandwiches, Brown Windsor Soup, and ChocolateTruffles

One more post before I go play some games to end my day. I need to make my next grocery list and figure out what I'm making for the coming week.




Starting with chicken salad. I don't think I have ever made chicken salad. Mostly I made tuna. I think it's time to switch it up. I predict a lot of chicken salad in my future this summer. It was so easy to make and the perfect light dinner option. Didn't even take long to make. I even really liked the addition of the cranberries and apples. I served mine on croissants like the original recipe did and also made split pea soup as a side to use up the rest on my cabinet.  



Next up, Brown Windsor soup. We are back in the Unofficial Harry Potter book. And cooking up all the UK recipes I had never heard of. It's definitely too hot for soup..but this was pretty good. I think it would be the perfect fall/winter soup.It doesn't have the best reputation according to the Wikipedia page but I thought it was decent. Doesn't look amazing..but what can you do. 


And last up- I made truffles. No picture because they just don't look good. I was really excited about this recipe- thought it would lead to me making all kinds of truffles. But these are underwhelming. Really it's way more satisfying to just EAT THE CHOCOLATE AS IS! So I probably won't be making anymore truffles. Here is the recipe if you wish to avoid it.


And that's all! Not a bad week in the kitchen for me....

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Marinated BBQ Artichokes and Lancashire Hot Pot

 I feel like I've had an exhausting week in the kitchen...I haven't. But it sure feels that way. 

Hopefully this is a super short post.

Starting with artichokes. I've had spinach and artichoke dip. But nothing else with artichoke. This particular recipe took forever and I could not figure out what the instructions were telling me to do because I'm just not familiar with artichoke. And the vids didn't help. It take forever to boil the chokes, then it takes more time to make the marinade and dressing. And I didn't even use the dressing. Because i figured the whole thing was a bit pointless. I think I threw away the heart- which is supposed to be the best part. And I really don't know what part of the leaves you are supposed to eat. So I quite after marinading it and at as is. The marinade was bomb though.And the dressing was good even though I really freestyle most of it. I didn't grill it- I just figured I would quit while I was ahead. So I ate it with marinade on it. Feels like I wasted a lot of time and energy for very little result. So I probably won't be making anymore artichoke anytime soon or in the next few years.

This was it...I just made rice and quick BBQ chicken to go with.  


Then I grabbed my Unofficial Harry Potter book...I'm heavy into the hearty recipes. This is a Lancashire Hot Pot. Seemingly more well known than the previous Hot Pot I made. I almost used Chuck but decided to just go traditional and use lamb. I've made quite a few lamb dishes this year. This one was OK. I wanted the potatoes to be crispy but it won't be with the way the recipe was written. It wasn't bad. Very filling. I think there are better Lancashire Hot Pot recipes out there though...my favorite way to eat lamb is just seared chops. Wouldn't make it again---- but as always it was nice to try something new.

Doesn't look that great- but it is what it is! 


Pretty unexciting week for me. Maybe next week will be a bit more exciting....



Sunday, May 17, 2026

Fennel and Apple Salad, Greek Chicken Wraps, and Blueberries and Cream Pie

 Yet another food post- I haven't been blogging. But I have been cooking. Usually after fighting through some extreme laziness. For the next couple weeks I think I have just going to cook one thing a day on my cooking days. I had just been doing too much and I'm going through a kinda burn out. 

Anyway...here is what I made this week...




Fennel "Salad"

I don't know what the name for this was. And I'm too lazy to grab the cookbook. I almost skipped this recipe because it seemed like it was doing too much. I'm glad I didn't skip it though. I have never used fennel or radishes in anything I've made...so it was nice to come across a recipe that uses them. It is a vitamix recipe and supposedly the vitamix is supposed to shred the veggies. And it didn't. So once I saw that it was blending it, I went with it and basically made a fennel, radish, apricot, apple smoothie. Or basically a puree. It didn't taste bad. Kinda like apple sauce with fennel. I think this would made an amazing juice..if I had a juicer.. It wasn't bad. Just not what I had intended. 

Also---I bought the apricots for this...and they were terrible. I have never had a good, fresh apricot. Do they exist? 


Next up- Greek Chicken Wraps...

 ..that I turned into flatbread. I wanted to make my own wraps but was too lazy to roll them out and cook them so I just spread it out like a pizza dough and applied all the toppings. This was really good! I made a small batch of hummus too since I had cooked chickpeas earlier in the week. This is like the perfect summer/sunny day dinner. So fresh!




Last up--- blueberries n cream pie. I ended up making a small one because I had a small pie crust I wanted to use up from the freezer. I would definitely make a larger one next time- I think it would bake up better. I think I might bake one when I go to the states that way I can share it with my family. Also..they have a fresh blueberries growing in the backyard that would be perfect for this.  I ate this one with vanilla ice cream...perfect pairing!


And that is all for this past week. Not a bad week for me.




Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Irish Lamb Stew, Cookies N Cream Cake, and Roasted Celery Root and Pear Puree

 I've been busy in the kitchen again and I'm feeling a much needed break will be coming on. Or at least I'm taking a break for today. I made all the things in the title- along with cinnamon rolls yesterday because I didn't want the icing ingredients to go to waste. 

So...here we go. Starting with Lamb Stew. I had my doubts about this recipe..just seemed too simple. And I was right. I'm not into it. I so badly wanted to add carrots and all kinds of things but I resisted because I really wanted to find out it if it would be good on its own. It was edible- but I wouldn't make this again. This is from the Unofficial Harry Potter cookbook which I am cooking right through. I'm not about 65% through the book. Only 35% more to cook through! 

Looks very meh....

Next up- a cookies n cream cake. I was craving one for a little while now. It came out OK. I think if I were to make this again I would use a chocolate cake base with a deeper chocolate flavor. I just used the Hershey's Chocolate cake recipe and freestyled the icing. I used a mix of butter, cream cheese, and mascarpone with crushed Oreos. I wish I took a picture of the inside. This was actually the second attempt. The first time I baked the cake I baked it for about two hours because I went to watch TV and complete forgot I was baking a cake. 😂😂😂 Whoops. The remake was a lot better though. 



And last up- Celery Root and Pear Puree. I thought this was the last puree in the Vitamix book but looking ahead- there are more. I almost skipped this recipe thinking Celery Root would be hard to find. But---apparently not. To my knowledge I have never had celery root. Had no idea celery even has roots. But I'm always down to branch out and try new vegetables. So I very loosely followed the recipe...and I really like it. It has an edge to it. Very flavorful- kinda spicy. Complex. And the added pear (I used canned) gave it enough sweetness. I still am not really 100% sure what to do with puree. I feel like they go best with fancy food- you know where they place a smidge on the plate and then small portions of whatever food. I just served with Salmon and Rice. It was surprisingly good. 


And that's all for this week! 







Thursday, April 30, 2026

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and Ginger Beet Puree


 It's too soon for this type of post....butI'm ready to post it anyway so up it goes.

 I'll start with the beet puree because it's out of my comfort zone when cooking. Because what do you do with a puree? In the book they have served with some roasted Brussels sprouts but I feel like I have eaten more than my share of sprouts this year. So I just made some cabbage and lamb. It wasn't bad. I just still feel it's outside of what I am comfortable cooking. It wa good though...if you like beets and ginger you would like this. It reminds me of the beet juice my Mom seems to love making. I've also had more than my fair share of beet juice. Anyway...fun to try something new. I probably wouldn't make again because I'm just not that into purees. There is one more in the book that I am going to try and hopefully I don't have to make them anymore. 



Rice, beet puree with fried cabbage, and some lamb


And last up- BBQ chicken sandwiches. I didn't read the recipe so I kinda just did whatever. I thought they were supposed to be cooked in the crockpot so that's what I did. Then when it was done I shredded it up. I made a batch of burger buns to go with it- last couple of times I just bought the buns but I was in the mood to bake bread I guess. The buns were my fave part. I don't think I love these type of sandwiches but it wasn't bad. Just not something I would make again. It probably would be better if I made it like the recipe. I did make the coleslaw to go with and also made some quick frozen veggies. 


And that's all for this week...

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Irish Scones, Pease Pudding, Derby Savory Pudding, and Lobster Pizza

 I know..it's way too soon for a food post but I have a lot to post. I guess I' have been busy in the kitchen.

So here is what I have been making...starting with scones.  Irish scones. Scones are an original British or Irish. I have made scones before but only US style scones so I was excited to make a different version. These were pretty good....when I was baking them I was a little disappointed in how much they spread out but they tasted pretty good so I can't complain too much. I ended up just using raisins because that's what I have and where do you find dried currants anyway besides online? 

Served with tea..of course. I'm currently drinking Republic of Tea Lemon Biscuit tea. I don't love it...but it smells just like a lemon creme sandwich cookie.

 
It was nice to set aside time for tea. 


Then I made Pease Pudding and Derby Savory Pudding. It's not pudding but of course n the UK...everything is pudding. Basically the pease pudding it split pea soup. It was good, filling, cheap, and healthy. Made a good lunch to take to work. And the Derby Savory Pudding was a cross between stuffing and baked oatmeal. Not my thing but edible and filling. These were two recipes from the Unofficial Harry Potter book which I am about 65% done with. 



And last up- I made a Lobster Pizza. I made my usually flat bread recipe but I think it's time to retire the flat bread recipe as pizza crust. It works in a pinch but it doesn't make the BEST pizza crust. I need to stop being lazy and go back to making actual pizza crust. That said- the pizza was good. I pulled out some pesto I froze awhile ago as the sauce, cooked the lobster in the oven and then tossed in butter, parsley, and garlic. Add cheese and bake. Nice way to spoil yourself. This is definitely the most expensive pizza I have made to date--- but you gotta treat yourself sometimes. Or all the time.


And that's all! Now I'm am so sleepy..I'm going to pick a good movie and relax.






Friday, April 17, 2026

Soy Peanut Ginger Marinade, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and Beef Schnitzel

 It's already that time to see what I've been cooking this week. I feel like I have been cooking a bit more than usual- just because I haven't made anything that would give plenty of leftovers and keep me out of the kitchen. Also..I am still doing a freezer cleanout- ever so slowly. 

First thing I made was the Spicy Chicken sandwich. You really can make the best chicken sandwiches at home. This wasn't the best one I had ever had- but it's good and hits to spot without having to go get fast food. I don't usually eat much fast food anyway- I'm too lazy to run around and go get it. But I would run into the kitchen to make this. I made the coleslaw- and it was good. I haven't had coleslaw in a minute and now I have a big ol' cabbage I'm gonna also need to figure out how to use up. Coleslaw you can pretty much just throw together- this was different because it uses yogurt...and honey. I think I usually just use sugar. I like the yogurt addition. Certainly much healthier that using all Mayo. As for the chicken sandwich, I pan fried mine. I'm just not sure about baking it. I ended up making two more I liked them so much- and I wanted to use the rest of the coleslaw. It was solid. I really liked it. Also...loved that you can use yogurt in place of the egg step- I'll have to remember that so I can use it later. And..I was very generous with the chicken patty...it was flowing out the sandwich. 



Next up was a peanut ginger marinade. I had a package of glass noodles I've been meaning to use for forever. I liked this marinade- it made the chicken come out especially good. Also it was another chance to bring out my WOK. I think it was a good marinade- much better than the Fajita one from the Vitamix book. I wished I made a bigger batch.


And last up- this was part of cleaning out the freezer. I bought beef schnitzel a few weeks ago..and finally decided to make it. Unfortunately it turned out I don't like beef schnitzel. I think Turkey is the best. It could be the way I made it..not sure. But I won't be trying that again! Completed the plate with cheese mashed potatoes and broccoli. 

And that's all! Until next time...






Friday, April 10, 2026

Toad in the Hole and Pear Strudel

 I'm well over 60 percent through with the Unofficial Harry Potter cookbook and it just occurred to me- I have not come across any ButterBeer recipe- nor have I come across any fish and chips. It's criminal really. I haven't read ahead but I am really, really hoping they are somewhere in this book. I think I'm till cooking through the Great Hall. What there are is an abundance of puddings- in the UK they really do call everything a pudding. That's for next time I reach into this book- in the meantime. Toad in the Hole. Such an odd name. But actually pretty good.I decided to make mine for Easter dinner so I used sausage that was a mix of beef and lamb. Then jut mix of the batter, bake and there you have part of dinner done. I decided to serve with some gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots. Dinner was very nice! I would actually make this again...




And then I made pear strudel. But not pear strudel. I didn't feel like finding the Phyllo dough---- so I bought store bought puff  pastry. Didn't end up liking it so I used it to make fake toaster strudels and assorted other breakfast pastries. Then I just ended up making a pie crust and making a pear galette. It was good. But I think I prefer Apple- with a few pears sprinkled in. I fully intended to make this for Easter and I made the crust and filling on that Sunday- but didn't end up baking it up until a few days later. I was tired. It would have been bomb with some ice cream- but alas I didn't have any on hand. 


And that's all for this week! Not a bad week for me overall....




Monday, April 6, 2026

Fajita Marinade and Chicken Club Sandwich

 Two chicken recipes this week- kinda boring. But I'm just happy I ended up cooking because I had burned myself out a bit. 

Anyway...I'm just gonna post these rather quickly- Starting with the Fajita marinade. It's been a little while since I have had fajitas. This marinade was not it. It was a little too vinegar-y. It sure has me craving sizzling hot fajitas that you get in a restaurant though--- the problem is I don't know where to get some great ones and I don't think I want to make anymore anytime soon. I did break out my wok that I got for my bday...I've been so excited to use it. I have a lot to learn about Wok cooking...I def need more practice but I'm happy with what I did here- except for the flavor of the marinade. 




Next up- a chicken club sandwich. The chicken club originated in NYC. Next time I'm there I definitely wanna grab one. I never order chicken club sandwiches- they just seem a bit boring. I didn't make mine any kind of traditional- I bought the wrong bread on purpose. I had a use for the other three that came in a pack. And I also swapped the bacon for beef bacon. Added extra seasoning to my chicken. And I used a spicy mayo. It was pretty good. You really can't go wrong with a chicken sandwich. Served with rice and lentils and green beans. 



And that's all! Hope I have a bit more variety to post for next weeks post...






Saturday, March 28, 2026

Shredded Taco Beef and Bouillabaisse

What's cooking in the kitchen this week? 

Well, shredded taco beef to make the best shredded bean and cheese burritos I have ever had. Basically I made something like this- but better. I grew up on the Jose Ole and will still occasionally pick one or two up when I need something quick and easy.

Basically I used the recipe from Budget Bytes.  I mainly followed the recipe....and then added a jar of salsa and homemade cheese sauce to make the filling. The cheese sauce was just some milk, butter, and cubes of cheese blended in the Vitamix until it was warmed and then cooked into the beef in the slow cooker. Then I just filled the burritos and warmed them up before eating. I intended to make a ton- but somehow I only make five. I didn't make the full amount of meat per the original recipe because I don't really have the freezer room right now. I'm doing a freezer clean out now in between new recipes. 


Served with  steamed Brussel Sprouts (trying to get them out the freezer) 


Then...bouillabaisse. This recipe came from the Unofficial Harry Potter cookbook. It was made for the Beauxbatons. 

I watched a video on the traditional sea food soup and I already know mine won't measure up. I would love to try a bowl of the authentic stuff. But really I just did what I could with what I had. And it did make a nice dinner. I used real lobster (first time making it, only used a small amount cause the price!)  imitation crab, a tin of smoked oysters (was supposed to be clams but I forgot and grabbed the wrong thing), and some shrimp. I think you can really use any seafood you have access to. I toasted some bread, added butter and served. 







And that's all for this week...not a bad week. Made some really hearty stuff. I'm hoping next week is nice and simple- I think I am wearing myself out and may need to recharge my cooking "battery". 


Friday, March 20, 2026

Vitamix Macaroni and Cheese, Salmon with Fresh Mango in Pepper Jelly, and Brussel Sprouts in Béchamel Sauce

 I have quite a bit of food to post...so here goes! 


First up- Mac N Cheese. I rarely make mac n cheese. I love it! But I just feel it's so bad for you. Good for special occasions though. I have my own way of making it- I like adding wine. Lots of different cheeses. And I make a cheese beschamel basically in a double broiler. This was easier. But not better than my usual. I didn't follow the recipe exactly though...I mixed of the cheese because I'm not a fan of American Cheese. I used Cheddar, Gouda, and Mozzarella. And I also used more cheese than the original recipe calls for. Because that wasn't enough cheese. It was super easy because you basically heat the cheese sauce in the blend. Don't have to shred anything. Just cube it. I'll keep it in mind for when I need a quick cheese sauce. But probably won't be my go to method for mac n cheese. 



Not great pics...it happens! 

Next up...Brussel Sprouts. This recipe came from the Harry Potter cookbook. Unofficial. I think this is the 3rd Brussel Sprouts recipe. I don't love Brussel Sprouts- but these were actually good. Of course you are adding a buttery sauce... how can it not be good?  Served with rice and honey garlic chicken.

 Yet another terrible picture....


And last but not least- I skipped around because I saw this coming up and I had two ripe mangos. I didn't have pepper jelly but I did buy Elderflower Jelly a few weeks back- which is really good! I decided to spike it with some hot sauce and call it pepper jelly. Then I jut cooked up some Salmon. Added the pepper jelly with mango and threw it one some of salad. And dinner was served. I really liked this! I'll have to do it again...




And that's all! All my ugly pictures of food I made this week. Most of it was good tho so it's OK.


Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Scotch Collops, Carrot Cake, and Cumin Lime Chick Peas

 It might be too soon for a food post but I have three things waiting...so figured I had better get posting.


Starting with a recipe from my Unofficial Harry Potter book. Another recipe I had never previously heard of and that doesn't seem particularly popular. But scotch collops basically means thinly sliced meat. I wanted other use better quality meat to so I did drag myself to the meat market. This was a very easy recipe and kinda bland. I did try to add a few things to make it better and they helped and it was good but I think I would still do more if I made this again. Which isn't likely because I like trying new things. But it's very easy...you just brown your meat...cook down your onion and mushroom and toss together I cooked my onions down in some leftover beer I needed to use up. I also added a dash of Worcestershire sauce- but coulda added more. And lotsa salt and pepper. This was my finished plate. I also made broccoli- not pictured. I warmed up some garlic bread and made some buttered noodles and dinner was served. 


Then I made cumin lime chick peas. I love my chick peas so I was excited for an easy basic recipe. I decided to serve mine on some salad. And I threw a quick dressing together. Healthy....and so good! There really is so much you can do with a recipe like this- serve it as a side dish, serve on rice or quinoa. 


Last up...carrot cake. Almost vegan. I used dairy milk so mine wasn't. I don't usually try vegan dessert recipes. But the cashew icing had me intrigued. I wanted to know if it would work...and if it would be as good as any other icing. And it is. It's super easy to make...and I think much healthier than butter/cream cheese icing. But I messed mine up...I added too much lemon zest. So mine was lemony. Good...but doesn't really go with a carrot cake. Would be bomb on a lemon cake..so I think I would make it for a lemon cake.  The carrot cake itself was also good...but I think it NEEDS a vanilla icing. Preferably actual cream cheese icing. While the cake was good and had a great texture...I can't say I like it more than any other carrot cake I have made.  So I wouldn't make it again- unless I was trying to make something for someone who is actually vegan. I very much prefer non vegan carrot cake recipes. 




And that's all for this week...