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Double Chocolate Chip Raspberry Waffles

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON February 10, 2017 // 4 Comments

Double Chocolate Chip Raspberry Waffles are the OMFG breakfast you’ve been waiting for. When you stack fluffy chocolate chip and chocolate chocolate chip waffles together, it’s an explosion of sweet bliss in every bite. Douse it all in a heaping helping of smashed raspberry compote and chocolate sauce; then sprinkle on the powdered sugar. Jaws will be hitting the floor in no time.

Be mindful, all yee who enter here… for there is no hope of dieting in this place.

EVER.

I’m getting a little dramatic with my introductions this week aren’t I? I suppose I’m in a bit of a mood with all the running around, hustling and stressing I’ve been doing this week. All I know is kitchen dance parties, puppy snuggles and plenty of chocolate are the things keeping my brain somewhat sane. [Read more…]

Vanilla Bean Cardamom Sugar Cookies

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON February 7, 2017 // 9 Comments

Vanilla Bean Cardamom Sugar Cookies are thick, soft, and chewy, just like you like ’em. The comforting and rich vanilla bean and cardamom flavors really come through, making this sugar cookie like none other!

Vanilla Bean Cardamom Sugar Cookies | cakenknife.com

One of my favorite things in the world is the first bite of a warm, chewy cookie fresh from the oven.

A thick sugar cookie can truly solve a lot of the world’s problems (or at least it puts things in enough perspective so all those little problems in your life don’t seem SO huge).

I say we could all use a handful of problem-solving cookies in the world right about now, wouldn’t you?

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Veggie Guacamole

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON January 30, 2017 // 2 Comments

Veggie Guacamole is a vegetable-packed, spicy guacamole that will have everyone gathering around the table (yes, even those crazy health nuts you know). With all those vegetables packed in there, you don’t have to feel guilty about loading up chips with a heaping scoop!

Guacamole is my “healthy food”. I am not the best at controlling my urges for food, so when I feel like I need to get a little more vegetables into my system I’ll reach for the guacamole.

However, avocados, onions and jalapeno aren’t nearly enough when you’ve been living off of all those holiday treats and sweets… [Read more…]

Green Chile Cheddar Whole Wheat Biscuits

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON January 19, 2017 // Leave a Comment

Green Chile Cheddar Whole Wheat Biscuits are a cheesy flavorful biscuit with a spicy little kick at the end that’ll change everything you thought you knew about biscuits. The rich wheat flour base and hatch green chiles are an exciting way to shake up a weeknight dinner or even a lazy Sunday brunch!

When I first starting blogging back in the day, I used to seriously LOVE making bread. Something about bringing the dough together with my hands, kneading it together, and rolling it out brought me such a profound sense of accomplishment (not to mention stress relief).

Last year I definitely didn’t get into baking bread as much as I would have liked. I think I was just too busy trying everything new and exciting, I forgot about revisiting my favorite things to bake! That’s why when Bob’s Red Mill challenged me to make a recipe that reflected a New Year for me, I went straight for something fully carb-loaded and fresh from the oven.

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Dark Chocolate Chip Avocado Cake

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON December 26, 2016 // 19 Comments

Dark Chocolate Chip Avocado Cake topped with a dark chocolate glaze is an ooey-gooey chocolate cake that’ll make you swoon bite after bite. The decadent chocolate glaze on top will almost make you forget that the cake itself is healthy!

The holidays are wrapping up and it’s almost time for those New Year’s resolutions that we always attempt to make and not break within the first two weeks.

Do you like to make New Year’s resolutions? I am one of those who totally do. However, I have a hard time keeping them when it comes to food.

After a couple of months of parties, treats, and heavy meals, it’s hard to just go cold turkey. Know what I mean?

I get into pretty bad habits when it comes to overindulgence so when it comes to the end of the holidays, I like to try to be a little bit healthier with my choices.

Of course, with my chocolate cravings in full swing, that seems little bit difficult to do.

So by healthier, I don’t mean only eating salads and cutting out all the sweets in my life.

Instead, I mean cutting calories where I can so that I can keep eating the deliciousness that I know and love. [Read more…]

Boozy Chili Hot Chocolate

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON December 24, 2016 // 1 Comment

Boozy Chili Hot Chocolate is a luxurious blend of chili, chocolate and booze that brings warmth to even the coldest of nights. You’ll never use hot chocolate mix again once you’ve tasted this homemade deliciousness.

Merry Christmas Eve everyone! I had to squeeze in one more recipe before I head out for all the Christmas festivities, especially when it’s a delicious hot chocolate cocktail filled with all sorts of homemade goodness.

Homemade hot chocolate is a weakness of mine. Usually I make a big crockpot full of it, but this year I opted for making a few different variations of hot chocolate (like this one or this one) to break up the monotony of just one kind of hot chocolate every night.

The pinnacle of all the hot chocolates I’ve busted out this season has to be this one. [Read more…]

Gooey Dark Chocolate Cakes with Peppermint Crunch Whipped Cream

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON December 20, 2016 // Leave a Comment

Gooey Dark Chocolate Cakes with Peppermint Crunch Whipped Cream are the ultimate end to any dinner, especially during the holidays. It’s rich, festive and takes less than 15 minutes! I promise it’ll be the easiest part of any holiday dinner you throw this season.

I love a little peppermint to end a holiday meal, don’t you? It’s just the right lively zip to leave your taste buds feeling satisfied but also wide awake and ready to party.

Rich, molten and decadent cakes like these are just begging for a pepperminty topping to help balance out all the flavors in the cake. Sometimes eating a rich chocolate cake without any break from the chocolate can be way too overwhelming (especially after a rich dinner).

The peppermint crunch whipped cream on top of these cute little cakes is just the right light break you need in every single bite. [Read more…]

Avocado Fennel Salad

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON December 15, 2016 // 2 Comments

Avocado Fennel Salad is a wonderful way to start off any of your upcoming holiday meals. All throughout the holidays, this salad is a refreshing and bright starter that everyone will love.

I so rarely am one to be in love with the whole salad thing. I usually opt out of getting a salad, even when it’s free with a meal, because I am not a big fan of lettuce. Or kale. I think spinach is generally the only leafy green I’ll actively seek out. I’m sure this isn’t too much of a shocker considering how few salads I’ve created in the past (read: TWO salads total).

However, salads don’t have to have all those leafy greens, now do they? I prefer to get my green in through different means… Avocado!

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Almond Mocha Crescent Cookies

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON December 9, 2016 // 41 Comments

Almond Mocha Crescent Cookies are one of my favorite holiday cookies that reminds me of childhood. The addition of cocoa powder and espresso really makes these cookies stand out in a sea of treats during the holidays!

I swear this time of year is the most exhilarating and exhausting of all. The events, the parties, the celebrating, the planning for the next year, it all becomes this ball of happiness, excitement and a little panic that the year is ending so soon.

I always end up baking a ton during this time, not only because the holidays are around the corner, but because I try to give myself a little treat in December when I can…

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Cornbread Waffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON December 6, 2016 // 3 Comments

Cornbread Waffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup is all the comforting deliciousness I am craving right now. Warm, buttery cornbread waffles stuffed with melted cheese and served up with the creamiest, most flavorful tomato soup will bring a smile to anyone’s face (and tummy!).

It’s getting pretty dang chilly here in Denver. The temperatures have dropped, I can see my breath and the moment I step outside I can feel the cold in my chest. Fall came and went, and now winter has arrived.

That means it’s time for me to gorge myself on allllll the comfort food I can stuff into my face.

Whenever I think about a warm grilled cheese sandwich with a side of tomato soup, a wave of comfort washes over me. [Read more…]

Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese Ball

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON December 2, 2016 // 6 Comments

A Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese Ball filled with winter herbs and tangy goat cheese is a holiday appetizer no one will forget! Whip this bad boy up for your next holiday gathering and pair with your favorite crackers. Serves 8.

Ah the cheese ball.

A simple enough recipe that I’m sure we’ve all had at some point or another in our lives. Generally the only cheese balls I was exposed to were made up of cheddar or pimento cheese, so I was never particularly crazy about them.

My cousin Lisa snuck me a little challenge a couple weeks ago to think of a holiday cheese ball that was different from those kinda blah cheese ball recipes that are out there… [Read more…]

Egg Nog Cinnamon Rolls + Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway!

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON November 29, 2016 // 35 Comments

Egg Nog Cinnamon Rolls are the tasty treat you’ll be dying to wake up to on Christmas morning. With an egg nog cream cheese frosting slathered on top, these cinnamon rolls are the quintessential holiday treat!

The smell of cinnamon rolls in the oven in the morning… There’s not a lot of smells that are more comforting, are there?

I really wish I could say that I am one of those gals that gets up every Saturday morning and makes cinnamon rolls from scratch, but really I only bust these out for a special occasion.

Christmas, Thanksgiving weekend, a special someone’s birthday. Events like that, you know? [Read more…]

Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes (with two different toppings!)

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON November 22, 2016 // 1 Comment

Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes are the easy way to give everyone a Thanksgiving dessert they’ll never forget. No need to mess with making a pie from scratch, these no-bake mini cheesecakes are stupid simple AND have two different toppings to choose from!

Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes (with two different toppings!) | cakenknife.com

Hey hey heyyyyyyyy…. Guess what holiday we are only DAYS away from???

Eeeeeeek that’s right! Thanksgiving is almost here!

Thanksgiving, the day we eat and eat and eat and drink and drink and drink. Also the day that I host Thanksgiving for the first time EVER (haha I swear, I am not having a meltdown… that won’t happen until Wednesday night after all).

Thankfully Thanksgiving is going to be small and intimate this year so I won’t be overwhelming myself by serving 15+ people like Christmas Eve usually goes. My head shouldn’t explode… at least not in front of any of the guests (fingers crossed they aren’t reading this right now and seeing my inner anxiety about making the perfect Thanksgiving meal…).

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Chocolate Peppermint Pots de Creme

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON November 18, 2016 // 3 Comments

Chocolate Peppermint Pots de Creme are my new favorite holiday indulgence. Creamy, rich and full of chocolatey peppermint flavor, these little jars of deliciousness will have everyone in the holiday mood!

I am literally going insane waiting for the day after Thanksgiving…

I try all November long to resist the urge to fall into Christmas mode. I try to resist the call of Christmas music, the twinkle of lights and the temptation to decorate the entire house in everything Christmas.

It’s always been a tradition for me to wait until after Thanksgiving to start the Christmas obsession. On Black Friday, you will not find me searching deals in stores and trying to shop shop shop until I drop.

Instead you will find me in my pajamas, eating leftovers, listening to Christmas music, setting up the tree and enjoying my first sip of eggnog for the season. [Read more…]

Thai Street Cart Fries

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON November 11, 2016 // 3 Comments

Thai Street Cart Fries are that late night snack that you crave after a night of one too many beers (but you won’t want to wait until that point to try these, trust me). Messy, trashy and yet oh-so classy with the levels of flavors; you won’t be able to get enough of them!

You all know I have a little bit of an obsession with fries. Whether they are fried or baked, topped with tons of cheese or serves straight up with some ketchup, fries just make me feel happy from the inside out.

I’ve been drooling over a ton of different street cart style fries for the past couple of weeks (yes, I know I should be drooling over Thanksgiving food but sometimes a girl’s just gotta have some fries). At the same time, I’ve been craving Thai food.

Those two totally make sense together, right? Just say yes… [Read more…]

Ricotta, Date & Hazelnut Toast with Spiced Rum Honey

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON November 8, 2016 // 2 Comments

Ricotta, Date & Hazelnut Toast with Spiced Rum Honey is a wintery breakfast that is the ideal partner for your morning cup of jo. Full of textures and flavors, this breakfast tartine will wake up those taste buds with every bite!

Can we just talk about how comforting this breakfast is for me?

I know it’s a little weird – a tartine isn’t what most people would consider “comfort” breakfast food. Usually it’s French toast, or pancakes, or even bacon and eggs.

For me though, the flavors in this ricotta toast scream comfort.

I’ve been needing a bit of comfort this past month. [Read more…]

Cookbook Review: A Modern Way to Cook + Kale, Tomato, and Lemon Magic One-Pot Spaghetti

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON November 4, 2016 // 3 Comments

Kale, Tomato, and Lemon Magic One-Pot Spaghetti is a vegetable packed dish that is literally magic. The sauce is created simply from water and the tomatoes so the meal is healthy, flavorful and oh-so addictive.

Kale, Tomato, and Lemon Magic One-Pot Spaghetti | cakenknife.com

Do you ever go through up’s and down’s when it comes to cooking? I feel like there are moments where I cook so much that I end up getting burnt out on cooking complicated dishes. There are also moments where I eat so much of one thing that I need to stay far far away from it for a while.

Right now, it’s all about staying away from the fish. When I was in Kauai a couple of weeks ago (has it already been that long?), I ate all the fresh fish my stomach could handle. I also ate meat and meat and more meat. At this point, I am actually craving vegetables.

Something I seriously NEVER saw coming…

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Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON November 2, 2016 // 22 Comments

Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts are a bright, savory appetizer for any of your upcoming holiday parties, especially for Thanksgiving! This appetizer is light enough to open up a large meal. That makes it easy for you to load up on a few without spoiling your appetite!

Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts | cakenknife.com

It’s that time of year again! Now that Halloween is all wrapped up, it’s time for the holidays to ramp up and holy crap, things are about to get crazy once again.

This year I’m excited not only to be kicking off November with the best Thanksgiving appetizer I’ve ever made…

And I’m excited to kick off the third annual Blogsgiving!

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Fried Avocado Tacos

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 28, 2016 // 5 Comments

Fried Avocado Tacos are a quick and easy Meatless Monday meal that everyone will love! They are crispy, crunchy and packed with flavor – not to mention a chili lime dressing that you’re going to want to start putting on EVERYTHING.

I’m back on the taco kick! Big surprise, I know. This time instead of making guacamole to douse all the tacos in, I thought it was about time for avocado to make the star appearance in a taco.

When I went to Charleston to visit my close friend from high school and her family, her sister took me to this taco place right off the beach. They had these AMAZING fried avocado tacos that I honestly haven’t been able to get out of my head. I knew the moment I had them that I would absolutely have to recreate the deliciousness at home. [Read more…]

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Chocolate Bourbon Frosting

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 18, 2016 // 5 Comments

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Chocolate Bourbon Frosting is the ultimate dessert for all you beer-lovin’, whiskey drinkin’, chocoholics out there. The moist, rich cupcake paired with the light and fluffy chocolate bourbon frosting is eve-ry-thang.

You know what happens when you start spending a ton of time with beer drinkers? You start becoming obsessed with beer…

This leads to actually start cooking with beer.

Say hello to my new favorite little cupcake filled with love, beer and bourbon. Oh and chocolate too, because DUH. [Read more…]

PB&J Ice Cream

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 14, 2016 // Leave a Comment

PB&J Ice Cream is everything you remember about your favorite childhood sandwich! Creamy no-churn peanut butter ice cream is swirled with grape jelly, making it the ultimate throwback.

I’m kicking it old school today with the classic peanut butter and jelly combination!

Were you one of those kids who was brought up on PB&J sandwiches? I sure was. Honestly, when I was young, the simpler the meal was the better. There was a period of time in my life where PB&J sandwiches and hamburgers with only ketchup were the only things I would eat.

I like to think I’ve matured past this stage in my life, but admittedly, only my palate has truly “grown up”. [Read more…]

Cookbook Review: Thug Kitchen 101 + Sun-Dried Tomato Carbonara

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 11, 2016 // 8 Comments

Sun-Dried Tomato Carbonara from Thug Kitchen 101 is a brilliantly simple, complex meal that comes together in 20 minutes. It’s great for a Meatless Monday dish or whenever you are craving a good carb fest but don’t have a ton of time.

I remember the first time I ever saw a Thug Kitchen cookbook. I was browsing a bookstore, trying to find a good cookbook for a friend who doesn’t always have a ton of time to cook and likes pretty straightforward stuff. The cover of their first cookbook caught my eye and after the first page I was hooked.

I ended up buying it for my friend… and another copy for myself. The plant-based bloggers over at Thug Kitchen are one of the few who have a truly intense voice. [Read more…]

Boozy Pumpkin Spice Affogato + a KitchenAid® giveaway!

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 7, 2016 // 80 Comments

Boozy Pumpkin Spice Affogato is an indulgent way to end any holiday meal this fall or winter. The no-churn pumpkin spice ice cream topped with vodka and creamy espresso is so easy to make, you have no excuse to skip over this one!

Boozy Pumpkin Spice Affogato + a KitchenAid® giveaway! | cakenknife.com

Today I’m bringing you one of my favorite desserts from my time over in Italy. If you’ve never had an affogato before, it’s basically ice cream drowned in espresso. Except this time I added vodka, because who doesn’t need a little extra booze in their dessert?

The weather is finally getting really chilly here in Denver and I am soaking it all up every time the temperature drops one degree. It’s that time of year where the weather goes between hot and cold randomly, so it’s kind of fitting that I made this pumpkin spice affogato, isn’t it?

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Avocado Cream Cheese Turnovers

POSTED BY Meghan Y. ON October 3, 2016 // 1 Comment

Avocado Cream Cheese Turnovers are savory, spicy pockets of goodness, perfect for your tailgating festivities this fall. These handheld warm pockets are just the right pairing for that beer your holding in your other hand.

Oh boy you guys, I think I just stumbled onto the best new portable tailgating snack EVER. I mean, they are handheld which makes them so easy to snag one in one hand while you down that cocktail or beer you’re enjoying in the other.

It’s like I only think of you guys and how to help you enjoy amazing food easily, right?

Seriously, though, I’ll do it again and again and again. There’s just something special about having great food before heading to a game or while you’re rooting for your favorite team at home. I swear, it even makes a difference as to whether your team wins. [Read more…]

Double Chocolate Chip Raspberry Waffles

Veggie Guacamole

Green Chile Cheddar Whole Wheat Biscuits

Dark Chocolate Chip Avocado Cake

Of course, with my chocolate cravings in full swing, that seems little bit difficult to do.

Boozy Chili Hot Chocolate

Gooey Dark Chocolate Cakes with Peppermint Crunch Whipped Cream

Avocado Fennel Salad

Cornbread Waffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup

Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese Ball

Ah the cheese ball.

Egg Nog Cinnamon Rolls + Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway!

Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes (with two different toppings!)

Chocolate Peppermint Pots de Creme

Thai Street Cart Fries

Ricotta, Date & Hazelnut Toast with Spiced Rum Honey

Cookbook Review: A Modern Way to Cook + Kale, Tomato, and Lemon Magic One-Pot Spaghetti

Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts

And I’m excited to kick off the third annual Blogsgiving!

Fried Avocado Tacos

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Chocolate Bourbon Frosting

PB&J Ice Cream

Cookbook Review: Thug Kitchen 101 + Sun-Dried Tomato Carbonara

Boozy Pumpkin Spice Affogato + a KitchenAid® giveaway!

Avocado Cream Cheese Turnovers

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