This was my very first time baking vegan brownies. I was invited to a vegan friend’s house for Christmas and wanted to bring something homemade for her. I grew up in a culture where you never go to someone’s home empty handed, and baking has always been my way of showing care and gratitude. I wanted something familiar and comforting, a dessert that would not feel like a compromise, even for non-vegans. These brownies turned out deeply chocolatey, fudgy in the center, and stur

Brownies and coffee. That’s my ultimate pairing. I used to love sitting in a cozy coffee shop with a hot flat white and a rich,...