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….
Gluten Free Lo Mai Gai 糯米鸡 (Step by Step)
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….
Flourless Zucchini Brownies (Gluten-free, Paleo)
Flourless. Butter Free. Fudgy. Nutrient-Dense. Vegetable in Chocolate Cake? Now that just sounded like blasphemy. I’m sitting in the back of the car after an exhausting 24-hour flight from Hong Kong to Utah reminiscing my wonderful Christmas Break which included this rather glorious creation. “Is there Almond Flour?” “Gluten Free Flour?” “Carrots?” (We mostly got…
Flourless Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo, GF, Dairy Free)
The narrow path ahead seemed to be twist and turning forever. The shadows from the masses of leaves shading the midday sun made the hike slightly more comfortable. It was unbelievably hot for a December winter in Hong Kong. We passed an old pavilion with a large black plaque engraved with beautiful gold characters I…
Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffins (50 Calories)
December Recipe Redux 2017: Grab a Book and Cook We’re playing a little party game at the end of 2017: Grab your nearest cookbook and ReDux the recipe on page 201, 17, 217 – or any combination of the number ‘2017.’ (Of course, please don’t forget to credit the original recipe and change enough of the…
Most AMAZING Flourless Chocolate Glazed Banana Donuts (Paleo, GF, DF, Oil-Free, Nut-Free)
“Don’t they look legit?” Zoe gasped as I topped off the first donut with rainbow sprinkles. I couldn’t agree more. They looked incredible! Carefully, I held the soft but warm donut between my thumb and index finger. I gingerly lowered it into the bath of glossy chocolate ever so slowly so Zoe could capture another…
THE BEST Vegan Winter Soups 2 Ways: Winter Minestrone + Cream of Broccoli
100 Calorie. Vegan. Protein-Packed. Same Ingredients. 2 Soups. My Sunday Mornings are usually quite uneventful. The usual scuttering around the kitchen to make our weekly Sunday dinner was the norm. Just dirty dishes, loud clanging and chopping in the early hours of the morning; with hopes that my roommates wouldn’t be awoken by the noise….