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…
Nut-Free
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…
Taiwanese-Style Chicken Curry
A Bite Inspired by… Chiayi City, Taiwan: Everyone has an old family recipe that’s been passed down for generations. This Taiwanese-Style Chicken Curry is one of my favorites on my mom’s side. It’s extremely flavorful and tastes like it’s been cooking for hours, but it only takes about 30 minutes. It’s also gluten-free, nut-free, and…
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Pasta
A Bite Inspired by… Work Lunch: I truly believe that every difficult experience we face teaches us something important about ourselves. I experienced this first hand when my first job out of college, a job I absolutely hated, led me to discover a passion for public policy. Long, hard days at the office require a…
Dairy-Free Chicken & Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
A Bite Inspired by… Ice Skating: I love the Chicken & Gnocchi soup at the Olive Garden, but it’s super dairy heavy and sometimes leaves me feeling a bit weighed down. This dairy-free version of everyone’s favorite soup is just as delicious, while being lighter and healthier. The secret to this recipe is the amazing…
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…
Crispy “Faux Alligator” Fish Bites
A Bite Inspired by… La Chua Trail in Gainesville, Florida: Sometimes, true inspiration can be found off the beaten path and in the places we least expect. When I traveled to Gainesville, Florida a few months ago, I didn’t necessarily have high hopes for an inspiring trip. To my pleasant surprise, the La Chua Trail…
The Easiest, Tastiest Meat Sauce Ever
A Bite Inspired by… Rome, Italy: Maintaining a dairy-free diet while I was in Italy meant that I was eating a lot of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce for dinner. Lucky for me, I was able to pick up a thing or two on my trip about creating the perfect dairy-free meat sauce! My recipe for…
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…