A Bite Inspired by… Finding Dory (2016 Film): “Fish are friends, not food.” In the spirit of this wisdom from the beloved Pixar films “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory”, I decided to revamp my recipe for tuna casserole by replacing the fish with extra-firm tofu. It’s delicious and does taste a lot like tuna without harming…
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Cherry Pie Ice Cream Sundae
A Bite Inspired by… Pi Day: Pie is delicious, but it takes a while to make. This delicious Cherry Pie Ice Cream Sundae tastes exactly like cherry pie a la mode, but it’s ready in minutes. The tart cherry pie filling complements the creamy, sweet ice cream perfectly, while the graham crackers mimic the pie…
Healthy + Vegan Mint Chocolate Cookie Shake
A Bite Inspired by… St. Patrick’s Day: St. Patrick’s Day could almost be better known as the holiday where everyone suddenly wants to drink green milkshakes. While these minty, chocolate-y shakes are delicious, they tend to be filled with some pretty yucky ingredients like artificial colors and flavors. My Healthy + Vegan Mint Chocolate Cookie…
Gold Star White Chocolate Cookies
A Bite Inspired by… The Oscars 2017: Who doesn’t love a good, soft sugar cookie? Well, these Gold Star White Chocolate Cookies take the star power one step further. Each star-shaped cookie is dipped in luscious white chocolate and finished with a touch of gold sugar. They’re perfect for Oscar Night or any other time…
Creamy Vegan Fruit Dip
A Bite Inspired by… Guy’s Grocery Games (TV Show): I love getting super creative in the kitchen. Cooking should be fun and I always love a good challenge. This delicious recipe for Creamy Vegan Fruit Dip was inspired by a cooking game from one of my favorite Food Network TV shows: Guy’s Grocery Games. The…
Vegan Spiced Carrot Soup
A Bite Inspired by… “Plenty” (2011 Cookbook): When London chef, Yotam Ottolenghi, first released his cookbook “Plenty” in the United States, food lovers went crazy for his vibrant, Mediterranean take on vegetables. My Vegan Spiced Carrot Soup recipe follows Ottolenghi’s simple, yet ingenious principle of making veggies not only delicious, but beautiful. This soup is…
Blueberry Basil Overnight Oats
A Bite Inspired by… Hiking: One of my favorite hobbies is hiking the U.S. National Parks with my family. Whenever we go hiking, it’s super important to have a filling, healthy, and delicious breakfast that will keep us full all day. My Blueberry Basil Overnight Oats are the perfect breakfast to start your day, no matter…
Chai Chocolate Covered Strawberries
A Bite Inspired by… Valentine’s Day 2017: Valentine’s Day makes me think of love, flowers, and, of course, chocolate! I love chocolate covered strawberries, but always have to give my recipes a bit of a twist. These gorgeous Chai Chocolate Covered Strawberries are even more seductive with the deep, rich flavors of black tea, ginger,…
Strawberry Basil Smoothie
A Bite Inspired by… Trolls (2016 Film): This delicious, vegan smoothie, inspired by the movie “Trolls”, is guaranteed to make you smile no matter what kind of day you’re having. The magical sweet and savory combination of strawberry and basil will have you singing and dancing just like Poppy and the other trolls! Plus, chia…
Taco Pretzels
Inspired by… Super Bowl LI: Who doesn’t love eating crunchy, tasty pretzels during a big game? They’re addicting, right? If you think regular pretzels are hard to stop eating, wait until you try my Taco Pretzels! They’re crispy, smoky, and salty with a kick of heat. Perfect for the Super Bowl or just anytime you…