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….
Raspberry Orange Almond Cake (Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Oil Free)
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….
Fluffy Coconut Flour Pancakes (Paleo, GF, DF)
1 strawberry, 2 strawberries…mm… Maybe 3 strawberries? Humming under my breath, I began the task of meticulously slicing the delicate strawberries. The knife revealed the pale soft flesh that diffused into the rich red color on the edges – perfectly sweet and ripe. It reminded me of all the reasons why I love summer. I love farmer’s…
Healthy Mediterranean Tilapia with Tomato-Olive Sauce (GF, Nut-Free, DF)
Grey clouds. Large puddles of water. Empty streets. I pulled my coat tighter and wrapped my arms around myself. I shuddered a little as the piercing cold penetrated through my skin mercilessly. Every step almost felt unbearable. I could already feel water seeping into my summer flats creating a small pool under my foot. The…
Low-Carb Chocolate Banana Walnut Loaf (GF, Paleo, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar Free)
September 2016 Recipe Redux Challenge: First Cooking Recollections Stir up some of your earliest culinary recollections. Did you stand at your grandmother’s elbow to learn to cook? Or did you learn by stumbling through a cookbook by yourself? Share a healthy recipe and the accompanying story about one of your first cooking memories. Blueberry Muffin?…