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…
Nut-Free
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…
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…
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…
Smoky Vegan Ranch Dip
Inspired by… Worst Cooks in America (TV Show): I love ranch dip, but have never tried making my own before. Last week’s episode of the Food Network TV Show, Worst Cooks in America, featured one of the contestants making her own ranch for a pizza challenge. This inspired me to create my very own vegan…
Lobster Tails with Truffle Salt Butter
A Bite Inspired by… Date Night: The perfect date night meal is impressive, yet easy to make! My simple lobster tail recipe makes a gorgeous dish in under 20 minutes, so you can spend less time at the stove and more time with your date! Inspired by my first “date night in” with my fiancé,…
Healthiest Garden Salad
A Bite Inspired by… The Secret Garden (1911 novel): Looking for a light and healthy salad that’s super easy to make? You’ve come to the right place! My “Healthiest Garden Salad” recipe, inspired by “The Secret Garden”, has a delicious, no oil dressing that delivers bold flavors through the use of fresh herbs. Serve as…
2 Ingredient Protein “Pancakes”
A Bite Inspired by… Weightlifting: Looking for a healthy, protein-filled breakfast to fuel your day? My Protein “Pancakes” are only 2 ingredients and under 100 calories with over 10 grams of protein per serving! And, most importantly, they’re absolutely delicious!