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baketotheroots November 27, 2022

Slice ‘n’ Bake X-Mas Chocolate Cookies (vegan)

Bake Together, Christmas, Christmas cookies, Cookies, Vegan No Reply

If you’re as lazy as I am (sorry, not sorry), you try to save time and avoid extra work as best as you can. No matter where. Even when baking cookies! Ok… maybe I am not really lazy… just not in the mood to do stuff several times in a row, clean up stuff several times, etc. That’s why I love me some Slice ‘n’ Bake Cookies like these here. One big bowl of dough makes two completely different batches of cookies. One batch with cashews (a bit salty) and the other batch with cranberries and some extra chocolate. That’s great, isn’t it? ;)

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baketotheroots November 24, 2022

Chocolate Walnut Pie (for Thanksgiving)

Pie, Thanksgiving No Reply

I think pies are something where almost everyone can find his/her “favorite specimen” – there are so many recipes it is hard to not find something you like ;) Here in Germany, it’s different. We hardly bake pies. Just not in the repertoire of most bakers because there are not many traditional recipes for that. I love me a good pie. A delicious one like this Chocolate Walnut Pie, for example. So good! I start drooling just thinking of it ;P

Walnut Chocolate Pie | Bake to the roots

baketotheroots November 22, 2022

Braised Mushroom, White Beans & Leek Stew

Cooking, Fall, Stew No Reply

If you’ve been here before you might have noticed already that I am a big fan of stews and soups – I love everything that can be prepared with loads of veggies (and sometimes also meat) in a big pot. Typical one-pot dishes. This stew with mushrooms, white beans, ground meat, and leeks, braised in the oven belongs in this category as well. It needs some time on the stove first but then you can place the pot in the oven and forget it for some time. But not too long or all the deliciousness will be gone ;P

Braised Mushroom, White Beans & Leek Stew | Bake to the roots

baketotheroots November 19, 2022

Oreo Brownie Chocolates

Brownies, Christmas, Christmas cookies, Snacks No Reply

Brownies are something almost everyone likes. I bet these delicious Oreo Brownie Chocolates (Pralines) will get the same attention when served… probably even more ;) They are small, cute, and super chocolaty – so small nobody will notice you grabbed one from the plate with the sweets. At least that is what’s happening here at home. Gone in a hot second and never seen again. Well, unless you make another batch ;)

Oreo Brownie Pralinen | Bake to the roots

baketotheroots November 15, 2022

Easy Veggie Bolognese (with Soy Mince)

Cooking, Pasta, Vegan No Reply

Less is more. Famous architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe said this about simple design and architecture back in the days. And he was/is right. Same can be applied to the food we eat. It does not mean you have to eat less food in general, but more selective. Reduced meat consumption, for example, is good for your health and also better for the environment… and often cheaper. How do I get to the Veggie Bolognese with this introduction? I don’t know ;P

Veggie Bolognese mit Soja | Bake to the roots

baketotheroots November 13, 2022

Easy Peasy Coconut Snowballs

Christmas, Christmas cookies, Cookies No Reply

The Christmas season is the time for many traditional sweet treats – from Christmas cookies to cakes and desserts. I am a big fan of cakes (of course) but for Christmas, I actually prefer making cookies. Simple and easy stuff you can nibble on for days. For all coconut (flavor) fans out there I got a delicious treat: Coconut Snowball Cookies. So good!