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…
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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…
Spa Chicken Glass Noodle Bowl
A Bite Inspired by… Yoga: In the mood for something light, healthy, and delicious? This Spa Chicken Glass Noodle Bowl will make you feel rejuvenated like you just finished an awesome yoga workout. The recipe features a sesame scented broth, lightly steamed veggies, flavorful chicken, and chewy glass noodles. Glass noodles are a tasty Chinese noodle…
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…
Cinnamon Sugar Oven Fried Chicken
A Bite Inspired by… Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A recent trip to Phaldelphia, Pennsylvania inspired me to create an oven fried chicken dish with the cinnamon sugar flavors of a donut. The result is an incredibly crunchy, slightly sweet, and super tasty Cinnamon Sugar Oven Fried Chicken with a drizzle of cinnamon honey! Baking it in the…
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,…
Buttery Maryland Crab Pie
A Bite Inspired by… Baltimore, Maryland: If you’re a crab lover like me, this crab pie recipe will seriously change your life! Deliciously buttery with piles of jumbo lump crab meat topped with a crispy, flavorful crust– TO DIE FOR. I’ve also included my very own Baltimore Travel Guide in this post with all my best…
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…