December 2016 Recipe Redux Challenge: Grab and Cook: We’re playing a little party game at the end of 2016: Grab your nearest cookbook and Redux the recipe on page 201,16,216 – or any combination of the number “2016”. (Of course, please don’t forget to credit the original recipe and change enough of the recipe to…
Vegan Maple Gingerbread Scones (GF, DF, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar Free)
Ferrero Rocher Biscotti (Paleo, GF, Vegan, Oil-Free)
A winter memory from 2 years ago… The snow had piled up like a thick blanket over the pavements. Everything around me, touched by winter, had all completely turned white. The clear, bold skyscrapers that once stood in the center of the city of Rochester now was a misty blur of white and grey. The…
Bakery Style Apricot-Almond Muffins (GF, Paleo, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, Oil-Free)
The smell of freshly baked bread was always something I looked forward to. I hopped out of the car in excitement as I ran ahead of my mother to the local bakery just down the street. I carefully maneuvered around the large crowds of people huddled around the various stores. It was Saturday and everyone was…
Raspberry Orange Almond Cake (Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Oil Free)
November 2016 Recipe Redux Challenge: Trimming the Table “The holiday baking season is upon us. Time to pull out all the stops. Show us the healthy holiday dessert you will be sharing with family and friends this season.” I eased the oven door open to take the cake out just as the oven clock beeped….
Japanese Roasted Ratatouille Spaghetti (GF, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Oil Free)
White linen curtains dressed the tall French windows. I watched as the early morning breeze lifted the ends of the opaque sheets, as if leading them in a slow dance welcoming the beautiful morning. Inevitably it brought with it the smell of fresh grass and buttery croissants. Each morning, my dad would hurry down the narrow…
Mum’s Fragrant Cantonese Chicken & Mushroom Rice (GF, Dairy Free, Oil-Free)
Tap, Tap, Tap. The only noise that could be heard was the tapping noises from the fluid motion of my fingers on the keyboard and the sound of occasional cars passing by our apartment. My weekends just seemed to be scheduled with heaps of essays, homework, studying. It was frustrating. The sun was seeping through the…
Macau “Serradura or Sawdust Pudding” 木糠布丁(GF, Paleo, Dairy Free, Vegan Options)
A dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of cookies crumbles, another layer of cream, then cookies again. The fragrant smell of coconut and ginger penetrated through the entire kitchen…it was heavenly. I sneaked a glance at Zoe before dipping my finger into the mixing bowl. She laughed and shook her head. Yum..Creamy, smooth and crumbly. If I could…
Fall-Inspired Graham Crackers (GF, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar Free)
Bright orange pumpkins; the scent of cinnamon in the air; a beautiful carpet of faded leaves on the driveway. Fall is officially here. From the blazing hot, humid summers, autumn transforms Hong Kong into a city of fallen leaves, cool breezes (perfect for hikes) and “sweater” land for students and for the businessmen. Right by our home, there…
Kylie Kwong’s Braised Tofu with Tomatoes (GF, Vegan, Vegetarian, Nut-Free)
October 2016 Recipe Redux Challenge: Plant Protein Power Bowls Packed with protein, fiber and color, plant power bowls are trendy and delicious. Show us the healthy recipe that’s in your bowl. Laughter rang out, echoing against the walls of the small room. Our silly giggles seemed a little inappropriate in this setting as I apologetically…
Grain Free Broccoli Flatbread with Hummus
“I received free samples of Sabra Spreads mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” Sabra Hummus is truly one of my all-time favorite food brands ever. I LOVE their hummus….