I remember watching my mum pack for vacation. I would sit on her large bed, and neatly fold anything she handed to me. She would go through a her neatly typed out checklist and effortlessly place every item into plastic bags, then into my suitcase. Watching her, I would be in awe of how organized…
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad + Gluten Free Pita Chips (Vegan, Grain-Free)
Classic Kung Pao Chicken in 30 minutes (GF, Paleo, Oil-free)
The spicy aroma from the chili quickly diffused into the air. I felt my nose tickle. I leant down to smell the garlic, ginger, chili that was crisping up in the hot pan. The pungent chili smell clouded my senses and I had to look away to stop myself from sneezing (Never do that). But…
Korean Warm Noodle Soup + 2 Incredible Side Dishes (GF, Oil-Free)
It finally summer which means the sun doesn’t set till 8:30pm, so we get to enjoy longer hours of sunshine and brightness. It feels so good to walk on campus in a t-shirt, stretching out my arms to bask in its warm rays. Often, I just stop in my tracks, and lean my head backwards…
1- Blender Turtle Black Bean Brownies (GF, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan)
What if I said “Hey do you want a Chocolate Brownies? “YUM”, “YES PLEASE” (of course. Its chocolate!) Black Bean brownies? (silence) then, “uhh..”, “yuck”, “ugh”. Don’t worry. I’m there with you! I mean don’t we all react that way when we hear cauliflower puddings or beet cake? Ok, but don’t runaway just yet! As gross…
Easy, Low-Carb “Wheat Thins” (GF, Grain-Free, Vegan, Nut Free)
I think everyone has a guilty obsession. So I’m going let you all in a secret today. I’m going to tell you what it is – I am guilty of stuffing and going through boxes of Wheat thins, Triscuits, Saltine crackers. Any crackers. I just cannot get enough of the crunch as you bite into that…
Grain-Free Pulled Mexican Chicken Pizza (DF, Nut-Free)
After a long, weary flight from New York back to Salt Lake airport, we were eager to have a quiet evening. We had just spent 5 days with our family in Western New York over spring break. Now I know what you’re thinking it is NOT New York City – we are talking fields, farms…
Filipino Braised Pork and Potato Stew (GF, Soy-Free, Oil-Free)
Its finals week and things just get crazy. Right now, I would do anything to be on a plane to Hawaii or to Bali to enjoy the beach and some good food. Or maybe something not that extravagant something as simple as being able to cuddle on the couch with a pillow, enjoy a delicious bowl…
Indian Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry: Restaurant-Quality (Paleo, GF, Oil-Free)
I love Sundays just because it has always been a “special” day for me. A day of rest, a day to spend time with close friends and family, and a day to be at church. Sundays (or the sabbath) is the day I find myself reflecting constantly. I think about things I’ve done during the…
Easiest Gluten-Free Thin Crust Pizzas Two Ways (Grain Free, Vegan, Oil-Free)
Smooth. Crumbly. Soft. Mmm.. I just the love the feeling of dough in my hands. Whilst most people may enjoy running or watching movies to relax, I prefer to be in my kitchen. It is my safe haven. My Personal Niche. My space for creativity. Whilst kneading and working the dough, I found myself thinking…
Tom Kha Gai (GF, Paleo, Oil-Free)
It was Sunday afternoon. A perfect, glorious spring day. Zoe and I were still in our pajamas sitting on the couch comfortably watching a 2-hour broadcast of talks given by our church’s leaders – apostles and prophet. Its an absolute highlight of the year for us because this only happens every 6 months! The sky…