twice baked potatoes with buffalo chickpeas & cauliflower - The First Messpin it!twice baked potatoes with buffalo chickpeas & cauliflower - The First Messpin it!View full post »

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  • Elenore12/10/2016 - 4:38 am

    Oh hells yeah! I totally feel you on the whole cauli ‘wing’ situation! I had a sad lookin’ cauliflower in the fridge yesterday and simply roasted it w coconut oil, nutritional yeast, liquid smoke, salt + tomato pure. Double cooked + dipped + truckload of dishes no thank you.. ;) This seems like yesterdays dinner just got upgraded. Cant wait to make it very soon! Fabian will love the potatoes :)

    Biggest cosy duvet-hugs to you dearest!ReplyCancel

  • Julia @ HappyFoods Tube12/10/2016 - 5:30 am

    Been looking for cauliflower recipes lately and this one caught my attention! Definitely trying it soon! Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine12/10/2016 - 7:56 am

    I’m liking this main course version much better! They look delicious and so hearty for a fun winter dinner!ReplyCancel

  • Tuu12/10/2016 - 9:25 am

    I SO wish I had this for dinner tonight! It looks super tasty + I love some potatoes :) Totally get the instagram thing, orange is a hard color to work with haha! Have a cozy week Laura! xoReplyCancel

  • Sherrie12/10/2016 - 11:04 am

    I have never encountered a Buffalo style anything that I don’t love. Even meh ones, I just can’t help it. This dish is so smart, Laura. My favorite part are the celery leaves on top, genius. Gonna make so soon, xx.ReplyCancel

  • Allyson (Considering The Radish)12/10/2016 - 11:20 am

    Double baked potatoes are my ultimate comfort food. I can’t even imagine how good these are. And now I’m going to have to try salt roasting all the potatoes, because crispy skins are where it’s at.ReplyCancel

  • Ashlae12/10/2016 - 11:54 am

    I’ve got a boatload of chickpeas in my freezer (don’t ask) and we’re getting russet potatoes, cauliflower, and parsley in our CSA share today soooooo basically these twice baked potatoes are what’s for dinner. Loving these, girl! Wholesome comfort food for life. <3ReplyCancel

  • Sophie12/10/2016 - 12:48 pm

    Lol, I feel you on the orange food (I’m always battling the orange). I love the use of the classic russet in this recipe and the comfort food nostalgia it brings with it! I’ve always been to lazy to make Buffalo Cauli, so this one is totally on the agenda. Also, these pics are so bad-ass and atmospheric. Major love xoxReplyCancel

  • Abby @ Heart of a Baker12/10/2016 - 1:04 pm

    Basically all of the reasons you described are why I never make buffalo wings! But I LOVE potatoes, so I’m v v into this!ReplyCancel

  • Marta & Mimma | naturalmente buono12/10/2016 - 4:22 pm

    THIS. Is surely more appetizing than the really sad steamed potato bowl I ate today as I’m sick and they were the only thing I was feeling to eat. Next time they’re going to be much more fancy ;-)ReplyCancel

  • Maya | Spice + Sprout12/10/2016 - 5:11 pm

    Wow! I love theseeeee they look so beautiful and crispy and delicious! <3ReplyCancel

  • Jess @Nourished by Nutrition12/10/2016 - 7:41 pm

    These are so much better than cauliflower wings! A perfect cozy dinner or meal for game day. These could so easily be created into a small bite app with little potatoes. I’m thinking this is a must make for a superbowl party.

    And as always, I’m in awe of your photography! I love what you are doing. Keep it up!ReplyCancel

  • Luci13/10/2016 - 5:57 am

    I’m SO glad somebody else feels the Insta-World problems when deciding what to eat! And thank you for posting a fuss-free buffalo cauli recipe! I’ve been looking at a few lately and been a bit put off by all the faffing require lol.
    Saved and pending a dinner in!ReplyCancel

  • thefolia13/10/2016 - 12:45 pm

    It looks hardy…happy feasting! Superb photos!ReplyCancel

  • Sarah | Well and Full13/10/2016 - 2:40 pm

    That shot of the steam rising from the potatoes >>>>>>>>> But who am I kidding, you already had me at “buffalo” ;)ReplyCancel

  • Lyndsay // Coco Cake Land14/10/2016 - 11:06 pm

    You had me at Potato Jacket … can I just change my name to that? This looks so good and I actually have chickpeas and cauliflower raring to go in my kitchen anyway. Your photos are incredible, also!!! XOReplyCancel

  • Alex15/10/2016 - 7:27 pm

    Love this idea. Salty, crunchy potato ‘boats’ are the perfect vessel for like, anything.ReplyCancel

  • Vegan Pumpkin White Chocolate Cups aka "Eclipse Cups"21/10/2016 - 2:38 pm

    […] then I wake up out of a day-dream stupor and go make myself some of Laura’s buffalo chickpeas & cauliflower (stuffed in a squash). Or Lindsay’s brown rice pilaf with roasted grapes and fennel. Or this […]ReplyCancel

  • Recipe Rolodex: Eating One Part Plant This Week | Jessica Murnane14/11/2016 - 2:56 pm

    […] The Full Helping  3. Saucy Portobello + Butternut Squash Tacos from Minimalist Baker  4. Twice Baked Potatoes With Buffalo Chickpeas + Cauliflower from The First Mess 5. DIY Burrito Bowl from Oh She Glows  6. Buddha Bowl from Sweet […]ReplyCancel

  • Cool Mom Eats weekly meal plan: 5 easy dinners for the week ahead.26/11/2016 - 7:01 am

    […] I love that this recipe for Twice Baked Potatoes with Buffalo Chickpeas and Cauliflower at The First Mess has exactly the decadent feel that I want by Friday night — twice baked […]ReplyCancel

  • CSA Box: Week 4 - A Taste of Trace30/11/2016 - 8:10 am

    […] the cauliflower & potatoes, I made Twice Baked Potatoes with Buffalo Chickpeas and Cauliflower from The First Mess. My potatoes were a bit smaller than recommended in the recipe, so I just […]ReplyCancel

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no-bake oat bars with sour cherries, hemp & chocolate - The First Messpin it!"Alternative Baker" by Alanna Taylor-Tobinpin it!View full post »

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  • Tuulia Talvio06/10/2016 - 7:36 am

    The creative rut seems to have found its way here too, so a big YES for all things simple and focusing on other projects in the meantime. It’ll find its way back when the time is right, at least I hope so! xoReplyCancel

  • Abby @ Heart of a Baker06/10/2016 - 9:14 am

    Happy Thanksgiving weekend to you dear friend! I’ve been watching for this book and I can’t WAIT to buy it! I also have been seeing you tease these on social media and they look even better than I could have dreamed. xoReplyCancel

  • valentina | sweet kabocha06/10/2016 - 10:29 am

    Happy Thanksgiving Laura! I never feel so comfortable too when I’m baking, but with her book as a guideline, I feel I can never go wrong again!ReplyCancel

  • Allyson06/10/2016 - 11:20 am

    This looks fantastic and so simple. Yum.ReplyCancel

  • Kate06/10/2016 - 12:12 pm

    Whoa, these look bonkers good! I feel you on the creativity rut. Sometimes I get tapped out, too. Don’t be afraid to give yourself a break! I like to take walks and listen to classic music to decompress sometimes. You never know what may give you a creativity spark!ReplyCancel

  • Megan Gordon06/10/2016 - 12:39 pm

    Yes! Can’t wait to check out this book. These look beautiful, Laura. Tanks for sharing + happy Thanksgiving!ReplyCancel

  • Megan Gordon06/10/2016 - 12:40 pm

    … *Thanks for sharing!
    Ohhhhhh, sleep deprivation :)ReplyCancel

  • Sophie06/10/2016 - 1:26 pm

    I’m so happy you made these bars! They were totally the first item I saw from the book and was like “must eat!!!”. Happy Thanksgiving to you and the fam. I think stepping away from the creative process and getting more into physical aspects of life/out in fresh air is so important this time of year. xox and here’s to post-book recovery <3ReplyCancel

  • Libby06/10/2016 - 1:49 pm

    These are gorgeous and I’m craving them right now. :D I’m going to bring these to a potluck next weekend.ReplyCancel

  • Jessie Snyder06/10/2016 - 3:53 pm

    This was so refreshing to read Laura. As I think I mentioned in an earlier comment on another post, I’m in this same rut right now and find the physical + present moments of doing anything but prepare food to be the most gratifying. Embracing it wholeheartedly seems to be the thing to do, and it sounds like you are doing just that. You go girl. Enjoy this chill time, and alllllll these squares ;) holy chocolate goodness.ReplyCancel

  • Mimazine07/10/2016 - 9:04 am

    These look absolutely amazing! The perfect pick-me-up snack… definitely going to try these! xxReplyCancel

  • Strawberry Ricotta Shortcakes with Honey and Tarragon - Alternative Baker ⋆09/10/2016 - 3:59 pm

    […] Cookies – Cookie and Kate No-bake Oat Bars w/ Sour Cherries, Hemp & Chocolate – The First Mess Triple Coconut “Tres Leches” Cake With Mango & Lime – Vegetarian Ventures […]ReplyCancel

  • Sanne10/10/2016 - 5:30 pm

    Okay yes, I will absolutely make these!ReplyCancel

  • Eric11/10/2016 - 5:20 pm

    Looks delicious!ReplyCancel

  • Peanut butter, sour cherry and oat bars – a date with medjool16/10/2016 - 6:14 am

    […] taken from The First Mess, originally from the book Alternative Baker by The Bojon […]ReplyCancel

  • Kristen22/10/2016 - 12:56 pm

    I’ve made these twice now with chocolate-covered cacao nibs from Trader Joe’s. These are so delicious (and easy)!ReplyCancel

  • A Collection of Links - Flopsy Life06/11/2016 - 4:24 pm

    […] want to make this deliciously healthy […]ReplyCancel

  • Poe03/05/2017 - 2:37 pm

    I absolutely love the simplicity of this recipe! The photos are lovely too! One thing I was wondering however, was whether or not i could substitute the hemp seeds for anything. I have not quite seen them sold anywhere near by.ReplyCancel

    • Laura03/05/2017 - 4:43 pm

      You could substitute them with any other small seed, like sesame seeds, chia seeds, or even flax seeds would work!
      -LReplyCancel

  • Charlotte22/07/2017 - 7:37 am

    hi, I really like those bars and would like to make them… but 16 of them are quite a lot and I don’t think I could/should eat them all within 5 days… do you know if you can freeze them?ReplyCancel

    • Laura22/07/2017 - 9:19 am

      Yep! Just tightly wrap the individual bars with plastic wrap and then keep them in the freezer. They should take an hour or so to fully thaw individually.
      -LReplyCancel

coconut butter hot chocolate (vegan) - The First Messpin it!
Hiiii it’s been nothing buy grey and rain here, and I’ve been shivering for 3 days straight, so I think it might be time for a banger of a hot chocolate recipe. My method is a little strange on the surface, but I swear it yields an incredible end result. I like hot cocoa and cocoa/cacao powder-based drinks, but sometimes you need the richness that only full-on chocolate can bring. I can’t be bothered to batch cook a syrup/homemade dry mix for my hot chocolate needs because I’m a do-it-in-the-moment-while-it-still-feels-special kinda person (slash I never plan ahead for anything in life lol). So after casually throwing together some evening sips for my man and I, I figured it would be time to take notes and share my “research” here. View full post »

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  • Carol01/10/2016 - 7:36 am

    I LOVE the idea of using dates to sweeten hot chocolate. It probably gives it some good body too. I just bought some cocoa butter – so I am going to use that instead of the coconut manna – with my homemade almond milk. Thanks for the recipe! Also made your cheese chickpea crumble for pasta – to die for!! Great replacement for dairy. I added a lot of nutritional yeast and ume plum vinegar to it – came out fab.ReplyCancel

  • Sonia01/10/2016 - 7:54 am

    Hi Laura- I’ve seen a lot of recipes of your blog using coconut butter and I bought a jar a few months ago. But I always wonder about the consistency. It hardens in the jar. Am I supposed to microwave it a little bit each time before using so it softens up and can be stirred? Thank you! And can’t wait from your book to come out. Already pre ordered on Amazon awhile back! ReplyCancel

  • Maya | Spice + Sprout01/10/2016 - 10:55 am

    Thank you for the great links! I didn’t know that Bon Iver’s new album was out and now I am sitting here listening to it, SO good <3 This hot chocolate looks so silky and indulgent, definitely making on a crisp fall day :)ReplyCancel

  • Lauren01/10/2016 - 11:03 am

    Making this RIGHT NOW. The third straight day of major gloom and rain, and hot chocolate is the only thing to make it better. Been making one with reishi powder, MCT oil and stevia, but this looks like the perfect one to try next. xx sending sunny vibes your way!ReplyCancel

  • Julia @ HappyFoods Tube01/10/2016 - 11:04 am

    I like this hot chocolate recipe a lot! The idea of using dates in it is very interesting!Definitely on my TO DO list!ReplyCancel

  • Kate01/10/2016 - 12:53 pm

    Oh my gosh, I cannot wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!!ReplyCancel

  • Abigail01/10/2016 - 4:19 pm

    This hot chocolate sounds absolutely lovely! I hope they have the ingredients at my local market!

    Abigail Alice xReplyCancel

  • Diggin It: Sisyphus - Namely Marly01/10/2016 - 4:23 pm

    […] Coconut Butter Hot Chocolate. I’m sooo into hot chocolate. […]ReplyCancel

  • Natalia02/10/2016 - 3:37 am

    This sounds divine!ReplyCancel

  • Allyson05/10/2016 - 2:13 pm

    I am willing to do many, many things for a good cup of hot chocolate, including whip out a blender. I can’t wait to try this.ReplyCancel

  • Mimazine07/10/2016 - 9:06 am

    Oh my. This sounds like the most delicious hot chocolate ever, perfect for the cooler weather xx
    ReplyCancel

  • Chips de pomme maison + les liens de la semaine14/10/2016 - 12:50 pm

    […] Le chocolat chaud de Laura de The first Mess. Parfait pour rester relax à la […]ReplyCancel

  • Things I’m Loving: September + October 2016, Plus Some DC Favorites | Cake Over Steak15/11/2016 - 7:02 am

    […] with Cheesy Polenta from How Sweet Eats • Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana from Girl Versus Dough • Coconut Butter Hot Chocolate from The First Mess • Adult SpaghettiOs from Bon Appetit • Molly’s Chocolate Halva Babka […]ReplyCancel

  • 10 Things to Eat & Drink When It's Literally 10 Degrees Outside - The Naked Food Life06/01/2017 - 1:25 pm

    […] Hot Chocolate – because, DUH  […]ReplyCancel

crispy squash bowl with dill cream (vegan) - The First Messpin it!crispy squash bowl with dill cream (vegan) - The First Messpin it!View full post »

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  • Marsha28/09/2016 - 6:48 am

    Is the squash peeled?
    Thanks!ReplyCancel

    • Laura28/09/2016 - 7:34 am

      If you use delicata squash, it can remain un-peeled. I’ll make a note on the recipe ;)
      -LReplyCancel

  • McKel Hill28/09/2016 - 11:08 am

    This is so beautiful, Laura! Thank you so much for sharing and putting your incredible touch on the book! xxReplyCancel

  • Allyson28/09/2016 - 12:00 pm

    Having already cooked vegetables/beans/grains increases my likeliness of eating a healthy meal by about a thousand. I’m glad I’m not alone in this realization. This squash bowl looks like a big hug, which is everything I want from fall food.ReplyCancel

  • Sarah | Well and Full28/09/2016 - 12:32 pm

    My meal prep skills have definitely been on the backburner lately… I need to get back on the train! I love making meals with different components, so you can mix and match them with other things you have prepared. And this dill cream sounds delicious and super versatile, too! I can see myself putting it on everything! :DReplyCancel

  • Alexandra28/09/2016 - 6:26 pm

    Wow, this is so pretty!

    Does the sauce come out very onion-y? 1/4 cup raw onion seems like a lot.ReplyCancel

  • Jessie Snyder28/09/2016 - 7:20 pm

    I’m right there with you on the having everything ready to assemble kind of backwards meal prep! But it sure feels good every once and a while to grab and go. McKel’s book sounds amazing, she is such a pro. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us Laura – xo.ReplyCancel

  • Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen28/09/2016 - 8:09 pm

    I tried the whole meal prep thing for a little while, but it just wasn’t for me – even though I spend all day teaching cooking at work, I still like to come home at the end of the day and cook some more haha.

    This dish looks lovely! I’m so glad to have discovered lately that soaked sunflower seeds make a great nut free sub for cashews that’s safe for my allergies.ReplyCancel

  • Sarah @ Balancedbabe29/09/2016 - 4:36 pm

    Love this! Looks so good!ReplyCancel

  • Things I Love Sept 2016 | Homespun Capers01/10/2016 - 1:41 am

    […] Crispy squash bowl with dill cream (gf […]ReplyCancel

fresh ginger pear cider with vanilla bean - The First Messpin it!Making fresh ginger pear cider with vanilla bean - The First Messpin it!
I think I’m being generous labelling this one as a “cider” because the juice itself is made with a blender and fine strainer; not an actual press. Let’s just go with it and enjoy this cozy drink anyway, okay? I’ve had a scratchy throat the past couple of days, and this pear concoction is part of my attack arsenal. Other than that, I’m just putting ginger and ACV in everything, getting 1000% daily vitamin C, and making sure that I get proper sleep. I’m about to fix up a giant batch of butternut squash and apple soup–with hella ginger of course–for dinner/weekend lunches. We have some outdoor projects planned for the weekend, stuff we put off when it was way too hot (oooops!). Also, early fall is the crucial time for lawn maintenance, so we’ll be on that in a big way, too… I’m a dweeb with a a contentedly quiet life, what can I say ;) View full post »

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  • Pia24/09/2016 - 6:11 am

    Hm, having a sore throat, flu, cold, or just being sick-ly in general, really isn’t the most fun. But at least it usually all subsides within a week or two, so I hope your Vitamin C excess works its magic soon; fingers crossed :)
    Other than that, thanks once again for some interesting weekend reading material -gonna get reading right away!
    Happy weekend to you, Laura xReplyCancel

  • Shilpa24/09/2016 - 6:48 am

    Ooohhh. I know that drink with chyawanprash. Cannot wait to try your version!

    Great links as usual. Just read the one on vanilla. My parents live in a city in India that grows vanilla just for export. They cannot keep up with the demand. Vanilla is not apart of Indian cuisine so locals have not wanted it, but recently demand is picking up in the local market but locals can’t access it.ReplyCancel

  • Anya24/09/2016 - 7:38 am

    Wow, this drink looks awesome! Great links too – loved Mimi Kirk on GD. And can’t wait to make that tea from Jessica’s Kundalini podcast as well :)ReplyCancel

  • Maya | Spice + Sprout24/09/2016 - 10:29 am

    Mmm! This looks so cozy and enticing. I actually made something super similar last night, but without the pairs and vanilla. The blended lemon/ginger result is so soothing and frothy, almost creamy like you said. Definitely putting pairs on my shopping list so I can try this out <3ReplyCancel

  • Elinor Hill26/09/2016 - 6:50 am

    I’m all over this with perhaps the addition of a tot of whiskey! Beatiful autumnal recipe, love it. Elinor xReplyCancel

  • Anna26/09/2016 - 7:24 am

    looks so cozy!! I’m in love <3

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  • Kate26/09/2016 - 9:20 am

    How I would love to cozy up with a mug of that cider! I think the kids would love it too. Maybe I’ll make some for to go with breakfast this morning, Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Allyson26/09/2016 - 3:23 pm

    I’m still not a coffee drinker, so I’m going to have to try this out. It looks perfect for fall.ReplyCancel

  • Gina @ Balanced Babe28/09/2016 - 12:15 pm

    Ooo! YUM! My friend just gave me a huge bag of pears from his pear tree and I was wondering what I could do with them all… perfect! Sounds autumly delicious :)ReplyCancel

  • Megan04/10/2016 - 3:23 pm

    Hey hey!! Love love your blog, especially these happy hours =) I know this may be a little silly, but as your local dolphin scientist reader-in-residence, please be advised that the “dolphin conversations” post you linked to is based on totally bogus research that got seized and blown out by irresponsible science media. Dolphins are crazy smart, but we still do not have evidence that they have language. (We do, on the bright side, have evidence that they have something like names, which they create for themselves and loosely base off their mothers’ names–pretty cool!) I know this is so not an animal cognition blog, but please join me in practicing excellent Truth Hygiene! Haha =) Have a good one!ReplyCancel

    • Laura05/10/2016 - 12:13 pm

      Hey Megan,
      I appreciate this comment big time! Wiping that link now, and appreciate this reminder on practicing a higher level of discernment ;)
      -LReplyCancel

      • Megan06/10/2016 - 1:15 pm

        Love it, impressive, you’re awesome! Keep doing this cool stuff! I look forward to every happy hour post especially :) Lots of love from Baltimore!ReplyCancel

  • Early Fall Walk + Link Love05/10/2016 - 8:32 pm

    […] I’ve never been much of a cider fan, but this ginger pear cider with vanilla bean is calling my name! Laura has been killing it lately with all of her “happy hour” posts […]ReplyCancel

  • Crystine07/10/2016 - 2:14 pm

    Your blog is beautiful! And I’d like you to know that everything I’ve made from it thus far has been so tasty. Thank you.
    Random question: Can you tell me what kind of sink that is in your kitchen please?
    One of these years we’ll get a new one and I love the look of yours.
    Thanks again!ReplyCancel

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