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    Lynn's Desserts Series

    April 3, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of the inside of a cookie that shows the chewy texture.

    Welcome to the home page for my new dessert series, where I'm sharing my dear friend Lynn's tried & true bakery recipes. These are the recipes that she made dozens of times and sold as part of her bakery business. She no longer runs the business but she has dozens of recipes that deserve to […]

    Quinoa Artichoke Salad

    April 3, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 1 Comment

    White bowl with quinoa artichoke salad and a black-handled gold fork.

    This vegetarian artichoke salad features quinoa, chickpeas, and an herby Greek yogurt dressing. It's filled with fresh and zesty spring flavors and takes only about 10 minutes of active time to assemble. Marinated artichokes are a pretty underrated food, but they find a perfect home in this quinoa artichoke salad alongside feta, almonds, chickpeas, and […]

    Ginger Carrot Snack Cake

    March 29, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of orange slice of carrot cake topped with frosting and pecans.

    This carrot snacking cake is made in an 8x8-inch square baking dish and it's topped with the most delicious ginger cream cheese frosting! Each bite of this carrot cake is tender, spiced, and filled with fresh ginger flavor. Welcome to week 2 of my new Lynn's Desserts series, where I share tried & true bakery […]

    Potato Veggie Casserole

    March 28, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 20 Comments

    White oval baking dish filled with potato veggie casserole and a blue-speckled serving spoon.

    This dump & bake potato veggie casserole is packed with fresh vegetables, roasted potatoes, and a delicious seasoning blend. This recipe is great for weeknight dinners! This potato veggie casserole is pure comfort, but it's also super nutritious! It's a dump & bake casserole (you know, like this rice pesto bake, quinoa black bean casserole, […]

    Honey Harissa Carrots

    March 26, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Green bordered oval serving platter with harissa carrots and a blue-speckled serving spoon.

    Sweet and spicy harissa-roasted carrots are tender, charred, and filled with flavor thanks to a few pantry staples. This is the perfect side dish to serve at dinner parties or with weeknight meals! I'm on a mission to share more easy vegetable side dishes, and these harissa carrots are the perfect addition to weeknight meals […]

    Sriracha Tofu Sheet Pan Meal

    March 22, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    Close up of orange torn tofu and green vegetables on rice.

    This versatile tofu sheet pan meal features sriracha tofu and roasted green veggies served on a bed of rice. This is a simple and nutritious meal filled with sweet and spicy flavors! I'm all about sharing easy vegetarian dinners, and this sriracha tofu sheet pan meal certainly fits the bill! The tofu is marinated in […]

    Peanut Butter Cookies

    March 21, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of the inside of a cookie that shows the chewy texture.

    These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are adapted from a tried and true bakery recipe. This recipe makes a dozen medium cookies that are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! I'm excited to announce that these peanut butter cookies are the first dessert recipe in my new series "Lynn's Desserts". I'll get into what that means a little […]

    Vegan Italian Sausage

    March 20, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    Close up of browned veggie sausages in a skillet.

    Vegan Italian sausage is easy to make using vital wheat gluten and a few pantry staples! They're budget-friendly, filled with savory and herby flavors, and are the perfect way to add protein to meatless meals. I'll be the first to admit that I love buying meat alternatives at the grocery store because they're so convenient, […]

    Balsamic Tofu Rice Bake

    March 14, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 5 Comments

    Balsamic-marinated tofu is paired with Mediterranean flavors in this easy tofu rice bake. Made with fresh veggies and pan-fried tofu, this dump & bake casserole is a fantastic addition to your weeknight meal rotation! Despite having many vegetarian casseroles on my blog, plenty of which are dump & bake recipes, this is my first tofu-based […]

    Maple Dijon Dressing

    March 14, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Gold spoon with maple dijon dressing dripping off of it into a jar of dressing.

    This maple Dijon dressing is the perfect balance between sweet, zesty, and salty! Made with simple pantry staples and ready in 5 minutes, this is the perfect way to add flavor to greens. If you're trying to eat more salads, the secret is in the sauce. Or rather, the dressing. This maple dijon dressing is […]

    Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

    March 8, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 1 Comment

    Pink bowl filled with green goddess dressing and a colorful spoon.

    This creamy avocado twist on green goddess dressing is dairy-free and requires just a few pantry staples to make in 5 minutes! It's light, zesty, and easy to make your own. Thanks to my avocado pesto pasta, I've known for a while that avocado is a fantastic addition to sauces and dressings. Ripe avocado blends […]

    Vegan Zucchini Banana Muffins

    March 5, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 31 Comments

    Side view of zucchini banana muffin on a blue striped cloth.

    Soft and tender, fruit and veggie-packed vegan zucchini banana muffins are perfect as a snack, healthy dessert, or grab-and-go freezer treat.  There are only a few valid reasons to turn the oven on during the summer, and the first one is the make vegan zucchini bread with all of the in-season zucchini that I usually […]

    Miso Roasted Red Cabbage

    February 29, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    White bowl filled with purple roasted cabbage.

    This roasted red cabbage is golden and crisp, sweet and savory, and the perfect 30-minute side dish to make for weeknight meals because it requires just 5 ingredients! I am a huge fan of cabbage, especially roasted red cabbage. Red cabbage has sweet undertones that are highlighted when it is roasted at high heat, which […]

    Teriyaki Noodles

    February 29, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Blue and white speckled bowl filled with teriyaki noodles and a black-handled gold fork.

    These sweet and savory teriyaki noodles are jam-packed with flavor and they are ready in under 30 minutes! This recipe is a great meal starter, just serve with a vegetable and protein and adjust the sauce to taste. Inspired by takeout teriyaki noodles, my spin on these sweet and savory noodles features a blend of […]

    Sweet Potato Farro Bowls

    February 27, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 8 Comments

    Gray bowl filled with sweet potato, farro, broccoli, chickpeas, a lemon slice, and a drizzle of white tahini dressing.

    Savory miso-glazed sweet potatoes are roasted with broccoli and served with miso chickpeas and a zesty tahini dressing in these delicious farro bowls! Farro is an underrated grain, and it's a fantastic base for grain bowls because it cooks quickly and has a great chewy texture. I also love using it in farro salads, fall […]

    Vegan Orange Olive Oil Cake

    February 19, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Close up of a slice of cake next to the whole cake that is topped with orange slices.

    This vegan olive oil cake is dappled with fresh orange juice and orange zest and it's made using simple pantry staples! Each bite of cake is tender, moist, and filled with warming spices. I'm a firm believe that cake tastes better when it has oil in it, so this vegan olive oil cake is a […]

    Chickpea Stew with Sweet Potatoes

    February 15, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Close up of chickpea stew in a gray bowl next to cilantro.

    This hearty and nutritious chickpea stew is filled with flavor from ras el hanout seasoning, sweet potatoes, and fresh ginger and garlic. It comes together in just over 30 minutes and tastes amazing! This chickpea stew is chock full of cozy flavors and nutritious ingredients. In addition to garlic, ginger, and onion, the stew is […]

    Vegetarian Taco Casserole

    February 9, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 28 Comments

    Portion of taco casserole showing rice and lentils being lifted from the baking dish.

    Inspired by Tex-Mex-style tacos, this vegetarian taco casserole is a flavorful dump-and-bake recipe that features brown rice, lentils, and refried beans. This is a protein-packed vegetarian meal that requires just 10 minutes of active time to make! What do you call a casserole that is filled with brown rice, taco-seasoned lentils, enchilada sauce, refried beans, […]

    Buffalo Chickpea Dip

    February 5, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Close up of cheesy dip in a cast iron skillet with a slice of celery in it.

    This vegetarian buffalo dip is an easy, cheesy appetizer made with chickpeas and buffalo sauce. It comes together in under 30 minutes and is the perfect meatless swap for buffalo chicken dip! Buffalo chickpea dip is the ultimate vegetarian appetizer! It's my vegetarian answer to buffalo chicken dip, which my family serves every year on […]

    Strawberry Cookies

    February 5, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 7 Comments

    Pink strawberry cookie on a pile of cookies and freeze dried strawberries.

    These sweet and zesty strawberry cookies are pillowy-soft and are so easy to make! Freeze-dried strawberries give these cookies a subtle pink color and fantastic strawberry flavor. Whether you're baking for Valentine's Day or just want a strawberry-flavored sweet, I think that you'll love these strawberry cookies! They're made just like a classic cookie, but […]

    Vegetarian Potato Soup

    February 1, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 8 Comments

    Close up of potato soup topped with shredded cheddar and green onions in a gray bowl.

    This vegetarian potato soup is meat-free but it has an ultra-creamy texture and rich flavors, thanks to two types of onions and Yukon gold potatoes. There are few things more comforting than a bowl of homemade potato soup. I know a lot of potato soup is made with bacon or some kind of ham, so […]

    Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad

    January 30, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of broccoli cheddar pasta salad in a glass bowl.

    Filled with crisp vegetables, cubes of cheddar, and a delicious honey mustard dressing, this broccoli cheddar pasta salad is perfect as a side or main dish and it comes together in under 30 minutes! Whether you're looking for a flavorful and nutritious lunch idea or just need a pasta salad recipe to share at a […]

    M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies

    January 26, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    M&M chocolate chip cookie surrounded by mini M&Ms and more cookies.

    These soft and chewy M&M chocolate chip cookies are buttery, have a soft center, crisp edges, and pieces of chocolate throughout! These cookies are easy to make because they use melted butter and require no chilling. I recently set off on a mission to make the best chewy M&M cookies, and while testing that recipe […]

    Chewy M&M Cookies

    January 26, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of golden M&M cookie on a marble surface surrounded by mini M&Ms.

    These thin, crisp, and chewy M&M cookies are inspired by the classic mall bakery cookies of yesteryear. They are made with melted butter for a quick and easy approach to homemade cookies! I recently set out on a journey to make the chewy M&M cookies of my dreams, the kind that I bought at mall […]

    Pesto Rice Bake

    January 23, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 26 Comments

    Silver spatula in a green pesto rice casserole.

    This pesto rice bake is a no-boil vegetarian casserole that requires just 10 minutes of active time to make! The rice cooks in the oven alongside store bought or homemade pesto and a few pantry staples, making this a convenient weeknight dinner. It's hard to beat the simplicity of a dump and bake casserole, which […]

    Vegan Black Bean Soup

    January 18, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of vegan black bean soup in a gray bowl topped with cilantro, sour cream and a lime wedge.

    This spicy vegan black bean soup is filled with flavor from simple pantry staples like dry black beans and chipotle chili peppers. It's made with dry black beans and requires just over 15 minutes of active time to make! Just like rice and beans are a vegetarian staple, so is black bean soup. I've been […]

    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

    January 18, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 10 Comments

    Close up of black bean soup in a green bowl with a lime wedge and shredded cheese.

    This spicy slow cooker black bean soup is the perfect fix-it-and-forget-it meal! Made with dry black beans, chipotle chili peppers, and a handful of pantry staples, this recipe requires just 10 minutes of active time to make. As much as I love making stovetop vegan black bean soup, these days I find myself leaning toward […]

    Vegan Tomato Chickpea Curry

    January 17, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    Gray bowl filled with curry chickpeas, red cabbage, and rice.

    This vegan chickpea curry features a tomato coconut sauce, pan-seared cabbage, and a whole lot of flavor. Ready in just over 30 minutes, this is a fantastic balanced weeknight meal! This vegan chickpea curry is warming, cozy, rich, and draws from both Indian and Thai cuisines. I had a lot of trouble naming this recipe […]

    Vegan Pasta Bake (No Boil)

    January 11, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 11 Comments

    Close up of cheesy topping on cooked vegan pasta bake.

    If you're looking for an easy vegan dinner, look no further than this simple but satisfying vegan pasta bake. The pasta cooks in the oven and is topped with a delicious cashew Parmesan sauce! I wasn't sure that a no-boil pasta bake would work because it seems too good to be true, but let me […]

    Cold Ramen Noodle Salad

    January 9, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 4 Comments

    White bowl filled with colorful ramen noodle salad.

    This cold ramen noodle salad is a nutritious blend of crisp vegetables, a sweet sesame-soy crunch topping, and a simple sesame soy sauce dressing. This salad uses Instant ramen and is perfect for lunches and meal prep. Cold salads are one of my favorite things to prepare for lunch. When I'm not making my cold […]

    Baked Sesame Tofu

    January 4, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 1 Comment

    Sesame tofu on white rice in a gray bowl with green onions in the background.

    Sweet and savory flavors combine to make this easy, sticky-sweet baked sesame tofu! This recipe is great for quick weeknight dinners and is vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free optional. Sesame tofu is slightly sweet and balanced with savory ginger and garlic flavors. It's made with oven-baked tofu that's tossed in a delicious sticky sesame sauce. This […]

    Mushroom Spinach Pasta

    January 3, 2024 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 8 Comments

    Close up of mushroom spinach penne pasta in a cast iron skillet.

    Simple but satisfying, this 30-minute mushroom spinach pasta is a quick and versatile meal that features a rich garlic-Asiago cheese butter sauce. If I have a little more time to spend in the kitchen I'll make my creamy garlic mushroom pasta, but most of the time I like to make this mushroom spinach pasta because […]

    Vegetarian Slow Cooker Chili with Lentils

    December 14, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Close up of lentil chili in a light blue bowl.

    This slow cooker lentil chili is a dump-and-go vegetarian chili that uses pantry staples like canned beans, tomatoes, and chipotle chili powder to make a flavorful fuss-free meal. Slow simmering chili enhances its flavors and takes it to the next level, so why not take it over to the Crockpot for a long simmer? This […]

    Vegan Chicken Pot Pie

    November 6, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    White pie server with flowers on it placed in the vegan chicken pot pie filling.

    This vegan chicken pot pie is rich, comforting, and easy to make using soy curls! It has a creamy non-dairy sauce and is dappled with mixed vegetables for that classic pot pie feel, just without the meat. While using vegan and chicken in the same sentence might seem like an oxymoron, I'm happy to announce […]

    Foolproof Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

    October 31, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 2 Comments

    Cheese and green pepper pizza in a cast iron skillet next to a red-checked cloth.

    Pizza night just got a whole lot easier with this cast iron skillet pizza! This foolproof pizza-making method yields a golden, fluffy thin or thick crust using homemade or storebought pizza dough. After a few months of making pizza in a cast iron skillet, I'm a firm believer that it is the best way to […]

    Cheesy White Beans and Kale

    October 27, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD Leave a Comment

    Close up of melted cheese on white beans in a red-handled casserole dish.

    This white bean and kale bake is cheesy, high-protein, and really easy to make! The beans are simmered in a tomato-based sauce then topped with shredded asiago cheese for a flavorful but simple weeknight vegetarian dinner. In the spirit of celebrating the versatility of canned white beans, just like I did with my stewed great […]

    Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

    October 25, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 5 Comments

    Mushroom wild rice soup in a gray bowl with a gold and black spoon.

    This ultra-comforting vegetarian mushroom wild rice soup features a creamy and savory broth made with quick-caramelized shallots, cremini mushrooms, and a splash of sherry cooking wine. With decadent flavors and simple ingredients, this soup is hearty enough to be a main! This decadent yet nutritious mushroom wild rice soup is the ultimate cozy vegetarian soup […]

    Butternut Squash Bowls

    October 23, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 3 Comments

    White bowl filled with roasted butternut squash, brown rice, and a drizzle of tahini dressing.

    These butternut squash bowls are a vegan sheet pan meal that features roasted fall-seasoned squash, carrots, chickpeas, and crispy kale with a tangy tahini dressing. This recipe is great for weeknights and meal prep! Few things beat roasted butternut squash in the fall, which is why these Butternut Squash Bowls are the newest addition to […]

    Cheesy Broccoli Orzo Casserole

    October 21, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 7 Comments

    Blue speckled serving spoon holding a scoop of orzo casserole.

    This cheesy broccoli orzo is a balanced and comforting crowd-pleasing vegetarian casserole! This balanced bake features orzo tossed in an asiago cream sauce alongside nutritious broccoli and chickpeas. What better way to cook orzo than by mixing it with broccoli, a homemade asiago cream sauce, and chickpeas in a cheesy broccoli orzo casserole? In the […]

    Fresh Green Bean Casserole with Caramelized Onions

    October 7, 2023 By Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD 1 Comment

    Overhead view of fresh green bean casserole topped with crispy onions

    There's nothing quite like fresh green bean casserole made from scratch with fresh green beans and mushroom cream sauce! This recipe adds in caramelized onions for a decadent spin on this comfort food classic. I've probably had green bean casserole more than any other casserole because it's just that popular in my Midwestern family. My […]

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