Creating this new website was hard, figuring out to use SEO, designing the logo was some of the many things we learnt, but the hardest thing was writing our “About” page. It has taken me almost a year to write this page. I was scared to share the details of our story because it was…
Healthy Sheet Pan Tandoori Chicken (The Best Recipe)
Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffins (with White Beans)
When I saw Zoe pour the can of white beans into the blender, I felt a pit in my stomach. I was not optimistic about this ONE. The last time we made apple cake out of chickpeas, it turned out so bad. We made the mistake of not tasting it before bringing it to a…
Vegan Peanut Sauce (made with Real Peanuts!)
I spent a lot of my childhood summers traveling with family. It was one of the ways to escape the hectic life of school and work. I recall a few summers spending a week in the beautiful, colorful city of Bangkok. The smell of fresh ocean waters. The warmth of the grainy sand enveloping my feet….
Gluten Free Bibimbap Salad with Mushroom Bulgogi (Low Carb, Vegetarian, Vegan Options)
This week has been packed filled with projects, presentations, competitions and activities. With daylight savings, I feel like my body is just craving sleep right now! But Zoe has been trying to motivate me to finish this post first before I collapse in bed for a nap. With 3 months into the new year, our…
The Secret to the Best Black Pepper Chicken (GF, Low-Fat)
Boom, Boom Boom I looked around worried our roommates would wake up from the loud bashing sound. It was 8AM Sunday Morning and we were already in the kitchen. Zoe was using a rolling pin to smash whole black peppercorns into fine granules (basically our substitute for a mortar and pestle). But I guess I…
Gluten Free Lo Mai Gai 糯米鸡 (Step by Step)
Slipping my tiny hand into my grandmother’s wrinkly hand, we made our way down the busy markets to the restaurant. This was our weekly tradition that I could never get enough of. Whiffs of garlic and ginger; sautéed meat, steamed buns drifted in the air welcoming all who entered. My stomach was starting to grumble….
How to Make Sugar & Oil free Granola (GF, Vegan)
Kitchen Love for Heart-Smart Wonderful Pistachios “I received free samples of Wonderful Pistachios mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” One of best things about your college years is…
Nutella & Jam Swirled Mini Muffins (65 Calories)
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with breakfast. Between the struggle of wanting to start off my day with something healthier like rice porridge, oats OR cave into my cravings for sugary cereal, peanut butter and nutella – it’s always hard to make the decision. There was a time when I found myself consuming huge…
81 Calorie Chinese Almond Cookies 杏仁饼 (Paleo, Oil-Free, DF)
January 2018 Recipe Redux Challenge Favorite Kitchen Tool Did you receive a trendy new cooking gadget as a holiday gift? Or do you have a tried-and-true kitchen tool you couldn’t do without? Show us a healthy recipe highlighting a favorite kitchen tool, gadget, or gizmo. This challenge was definitely a hard one! We have several…
How to Make Soba Noodle Soup in 15 minutes (GF, Vegan Option, Oil-Free)
Today, Zoe and I are sharing a very simple, classic Japanese recipe that my family absolutely loves: Threads of buckwheat noodles in a clear Dashi broth seasoned lightly with soy sauce, mirin and sugar. I have always loved soba noodles. Perhaps what captivates me is its beautiful dark colors or maybe its wonderfully soft/chewy texture….