“I’m so excited” exclaimed the expecting mother. I was watching a video that a friend had sent me of a cute little Korean-Australian baby boy being born to proud parents. The father, all dressed in scrubs, gently picked up his oldest boy to meet his wife and the new baby. In a few seconds, the camera swiftly moved…
Asian Lettuce Wraps: San Choi Bao (GF, Grain Free, Oil Free)
Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous (Grain Free, GF, DF, Vegan, Oil-Free)
“Guys what are we having for dinner tonight?” I looked up from the textbook as I heard my younger sister call out from the room next door. I glanced at the clock: 7pm. It was dinnertime. Sighing, I scanned around the room. Textbooks sprawled over the floor. Dishes in the sink. Laundry to fold. Empty luggages to fill….
Beet Hummus with Vegan Feta Cheese & Toasted Walnuts (GF, Oil-Free, Tahini-Free)
I’m sure we all have things we dislike. But let me you on a secret: I have an unusual aversion to anything that is red or pink. I’m not talking about roses (because I think they are gorgeous), red heels, accessories (I own a red backpack). I’m talking about food. Maybe its the vibrancy of the…
Ottolenghi’s Chicken Shawarma with Vegan Ranch Dressing + Garlic Hummus (Paleo, GF, DF)
This month’s recipe redux challenge is: A Vacation-Inspired Recipe – Start unpacking your favorite vacation memories. Think about a trip you took state-side or internationally and create a healthy recipe from an unforgettable meal you enjoyed. Or, create a recipe from a native ingredient you saw or tasted on your travels. The hot summer sun seemed unbearable. I…
Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese (GF, Nut-Free, Oil-Free)
If someone told me last year that you could make cheese at home think I would have laughed. And if someone told me you could make cheese out of nuts I would’ve thought it was a joke. And now here I am making homemade cheese and not just out of nuts but TOFU. I definitely did not see this…
Spicy Pork Bulgogi with Kiwi-Apple Kimchi (GF, Oil-Free)
“I received free samples of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Zespri Kiwifruit and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” I’m super duper excited today! Zoe and I are finally revealing our submission for the Zespri…
Oyakodon Japanese Chicken and Egg (GF, Oil-Free)
My stomach was grumbling and growling as I stepped out of the crowded elevator . I looked down with slight embarrassment, hoping no one else recognized the hungry culprit. Good thing it was lunch time. Any second longer I think I’d die of hunger. I gave the waiter the name, and he guided us rather…
Black Pepper Beef (GF, Paleo, Oil-Free)
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” – Emma Watson In life, we have 2 choices we can let our weaknesses and challenges make or we can let them break us. I had a friend who was very dear to me. I watched her go through the lowest of times and…
Vegan Kung Pao Tofu (GF, Oil-Free)
“What do you want to do when you grow up?” “Wedding planner (without hesitation)…I just absolutely love weddings!” I love, love, love the feeling of dressing up, and watching the daddy and daughter dances, not to mention the wedding videos. All throughout the day the feeling of romance and love drifting in the air, so evidently bringing optimism…
Thai Koftas and Vegan Red Curry Tzatziki (Paleo, GF, Oil-Free, Nut Free)
Oh my gosh. Sometimes I feel like I eat the same thing every single day of the week. Do you also feel just as exasperated and dejected when you open the fridge and there is nothing – ABSOLUTELY nothing you want to eat? “I see cucumber, kimchi, soy sauce, few sprigs of cilantro…” “Anything else?”…