Hi, hello, welcome!
I’m so happy you made it here. My name is Chelsea, and this tiny corner of the Internet is where I share my passion with you. I’ve been cooking my entire life, and can always find serenity in the kitchen.
I want eating well to be easy and accessible for everyone, so I don’t over-complicate my recipes. Everything here is made with minimal ingredients and simple techniques.
Baked Greens is dedicated to the simple, nutritious foods I love eating on a daily basis. No frills, no weird health-food ingredients, nothing complicated- just the humble ingredients that speak to my heart and my palate and keep me coming back to the kitchen again and again.
Over the past decade I started using more wholesome, high quality ingredients in my kitchen and ended up losing around 100 pounds in the process. As a result, I’ve grown to appreciate high quality ingredients (I buy local + organic as much as possible) and have a deep love and respect for small farmers and sustainable agriculture. I am passionate about environmentalism and green living, and you’ll see those values reflected in the products I use in my kitchen and the life I lead.
That being said, I don’t follow any specific diet or lifestyle and I’m not here to put you on a diet, either. In fact, I have a deep disdain for the diet industry and don’t make my food choices based on whether or not society deems them acceptable for women to eat. While some of my recipes may use ingredients that happen to make them gluten-free, or grain-free, or vegan, or paleo-friendly, or (insert any diet or allergy name here)-friendly, I don’t place any value in those labels, or prescribe to any of those diets.
I focus on making healthy food that tastes great and also makes my body feel great, and that’s usually just simple, nutrient-dense seasonal food. The simpler, the better in my book.
What does that mean? Less packaged, processed stuff, more real food like whole grains and fresh produce. Does this mean I don’t eat chocolate cake and french fries? No way! I believe in listening to my body and eating the foods that make me feel satisfied. Some days that’s donuts and some days that’s salads, and just about every day that’s chocolate.
I work hard to achieve balance in my life, and that includes the recipes I create. You can expect to find plenty of hearty meatless meals, nutrient-dense snacks, and ample baked goods on Baked Greens. And cake, because we all need cake. Have I mentioned I like cake?
Also: I am absolutely in love with chocolate and peanut butter. I should probably apologize in advance for posting an obnoxious amount of chocolate & peanut butter recipes here. The same goes for breakfast foods- I just can’t get enough. If left to my own devices I might just eat breakfast for every meal of the day.
When I’m not in my kitchen I love visiting local farms, hiking, reading, and thinking deeply about how I can make the world a better place. If I could sit and watch every single sunset for the rest of my life, I would. I am always captivated by the colors, patterns, and slow finality of sunsets. I also really love gardening, but I hate weeding and can’t seem to find a workable way around it. Luckily I live in a valley out in western Massachusetts surrounded by farmland, so fresh, inexpensive local produce is easy to come by.
I truly believe in the power of a great meal, and I hope I can inspire you to get in the kitchen and cook something healthy and delicious!
Much Love,
Chelsea
Want to connect with me? Find me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, or send an email to bakedgreensblog@gmail.com with questions and collaboration ideas. I love hearing from you!
You can also check out my Shop page to buy the ingredients and tools I keep stocked in my kitchen!
If you’re new to BAKED GREENS, start here:
Small Batch Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas
For more recipes and inspiration, head over to my recipes archive!