Maya Collins

Sourdough s'mores cookies with chocolate chips and caramelized marshmallows
Dessert

Sourdough S’mores Cookies With Discard

The jar of sourdough discard on my fridge has never felt less like waste. These cookies turn it into something that tastes like a campfire — soft and chewy in the middle, crisp at the edges, with chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers, and marshmallows that caramelize in the oven.

Chocolate hazelnut ice cream swirled in a metal pan with cones
Dessert

Vegan Nutella Ice Cream (6 Ingredients)

Six ingredients, one afternoon, and a jar-worth of homemade nut chocolate spread that turns into the fluffiest vegan ice cream I've churned. No dairy, no fuss — just hazelnuts, chocolate, and a warm day doing exactly what it should.

Stacked blueberry quinoa bars on plates with a bowl of fresh blueberries
Dessert

Blueberry Quinoa Bars

Blueberry quinoa bars with oats, applesauce and maple syrup — and no, you don't have to cook the quinoa first. Vegan, gluten-free, and done in 30 minutes.

Creamy cheesy jalapeño cashew dressing being poured from a spoon into a jar
Recipe

Cheesy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing

I stopped buying ranch after this. Five minutes, one blender, nine ingredients — a cheesy, creamy jalapeño dressing that's savory, subtly spicy, and made for salads, wraps, and dipping veggies.

Bowl of vegan sweet potato chickpea taco salad with chips and avocado
Recipe

Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Salad

I finally cracked the 30-minute plant-based dinner: roasted sweet potatoes and smoky chickpeas over crunchy greens with a creamy jalapeño cashew dressing. Real time: 30 minutes. Hands-on: about 10.

Tray of golden, freshly baked blueberry scones
Recipe

Almond Flour Scones (Gluten Free)

These almond flour scones are tender, golden, and bursting with blueberries. Gluten-free, easy to make, and done in 30 minutes — plus four variations, including a savory cheddar one that keeps me coming back.