• Desserts,  Recipes

    Vegan Lemon Ricotta Cookies

    I will be honest, my baking skills used to be fairly rudimentary just a few years ago. Lately, I have discovered the value of baking from scratch rather than using a box mix. I don’t think the taste is radically different or that box mix is a horrible option, but I see the difference in someone’s face when they know you’re gifting them a dessert that is homemade. They know the time and effort that takes and I think that makes these eggless recipes even more rewarding. When I first made these cookies they just melted into puddles in the oven and I thought that I should just toss them.…

  • Entrée,  Recipes

    Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

    Nothing says comfort food like a giant casserole dish of stuffed shells. Some days I just want to go all out with a hot, cheesy, rich meal and this is a one-way ticket to cheese heaven. This meal isn’t super spicy and it is extremely kid friendly. I found ways to incorporate more vegetables in the filling to make the meal heartier. I paired this with garlic toast and sautéed asparagus for a full meal! I definitely recommend making a big plate of this and either freezing the rest or using it for lunch the next day. It will definitely feed a crowd! Ingredients 45 oz. jar of marinara sauce…