Banana Walnut Pancakes

Banana Walnut Pancakes

I’ve said it before, and I’m sure I’ll say it again — breakfast is, without a doubt, my favorite meal of the day. Muffins, eggs and waffles. Pancakes and french toast and oatmeal, oh my! Sweet or savory, there are just so many choices and 

Hot Dogs & Potatoes

Hot Dogs & Potatoes

WOW it’s been a minute, huh guys? I mean, it’s been quite a year… and I’m not gonna lie, things have been pretty heavy over here for the past couple of months (give or take). Thankfully, the Pascarella clan (my mom’s side) firmly operates with 

Parsnip Cauliflower Mash

Parsnip Cauliflower Mash

This parsnip cauliflower mash is an easy, delicious side dish to accompany any feast! Jam packed with veggies, this mashed potatoes doppelgänger will not disappoint.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet (& 5 Year Blogiversary!)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet (& 5 Year Blogiversary!)

DANG. Confessions of a Midnight Baker officially turns five today. Where on earth has the time gone?! Granted, it hasn’t necessarily been a consistent five years. Life happens and the next thing you know weeks — sometimes months — have passed by in the blink 

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Hash

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Hash

Thank goodness for weekends, amiright? In an ideal world, all weekends would consist of three days, with beautiful weather the entire time. Or maybe two days of great weather and one shitty day, so that we can be productive and not feel bad about being 

Wellness Wednesdays: Maca Powder (+ Coconut Maca Energy Bites)

Wellness Wednesdays: Maca Powder (+ Coconut Maca Energy Bites)

Reason #28748235092 why I love Trader Joe’s: I bought their organic maca powder a few weeks ago and, on a whim, tried the recipe from the back of the package — and holy smokes, it was BOMB. No substitutions, no alterations needed. Love at first 

Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad

Who’s up for a trip to Trader Joe’s this week?! Trader Joe’s… aka my favorite grocery store of all time. They just have EVERYTHING — everyday staples, fresh fruits & veggies, organic & grass-fed meat, booze, etc. Plus, they’re always coming out with tons of 

Homemade Pesto (Three Ways!)

Homemade Pesto (Three Ways!)

Raise your hand if you think that pesto only comes premade from a jar. Wrong-o! Keeping in line with the “homemade” theme going on here lately (see: homemade almond milk), I’m going to show you just how easy it is to make your own pesto.