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 Zucchini Brownies (Gluten-free, Paleo)
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….
Perfectly Moist Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Toasted Coconut (GF, Oil-Free)
November 2017 Recipe Redux Challenge Naturally Colored Holiday Treats and Trimmings Holiday feast season is upon us. But there’s lots of room on the table for brightly-colored, nutritious foods. Show us your sweet or savory, naturally-colored/naturally-dyed holiday fare. Theme via idea from Casey the College Celiac. I love baking. More than I love cooking, or stir frying or chopping…
Gluten Free Vegan Apple (or Berry) Crisp (+ Tips for the Perfect Recipe)
Sitting on our black leather couch with my hair dripping wet from my shower, I glanced at my phone – 10pm. Finally I get to stretch out my legs and gather my thoughts to write this post. After all, I did promise my roommate I would post this recipe by tonight. Zoe and I…
GF Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Almond Butter Glaze (Paleo, DF, Oil-Free)
Only 150 calories (frosting included) I watched as my little sister devoured the icing-slathered doughnut. Her fingers covered in sticky sugar and crumbs all over her face. You could see her face beaming with excitement and joy. I shook my head, trying to understanding what was all the hype about doughnuts? It was just fried dough….
Shrimp Egg Foo Young with Sweet Sour Sauce (GF)
15 Minute Meal. One Pan.Start with Seafood Recipe Contest “By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the Seafood Nutrition Partnership and I am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” The smell of shrimp drifted in the air. It reminded me of…
Best Ever Weeknight Eggplant & Lentil Curry Dahl (GF, Vegan, Oil-Free)
251 Calories. 80% of your Daily Recommended Dietary Fibre. October 2017 Recipe Redux Challenge Good Gut Health With cold and flu season upon us, the best defense may be good gut health. Since much of our immune health begins in the gut, show us your healthy, delicious recipe to bolster gut health. Flipping through the crisp…