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…
Fluffy Coconut Flour Pancakes (Paleo, GF, DF)
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?…
Asian Lettuce Wraps: San Choi Bao (GF, Grain Free, Oil Free)
“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…
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…