A Bite Inspired by… Easter Egg Hunts: One of my fondest childhood memories is winning the Easter egg hunt in my neighborhood and taking home a gigantic Easter basket as a prize. To celebrate my “victory”, my mom made me a delicious breakfast of Taiwanese-Style Soy Sauce Eggs with Carrots. This is a dish that…
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Balsamic Roasted Asparagus and Carrots
A Bite Inspired by… Spring: Spring is such an exciting time! It means gorgeous flowers, beautiful sunshine, and, most importantly, lovely garden fresh, spring vegetables! This Balsamic Roasted Asparagus and Carrots dish highlights the inherent flavors of the vegetables and allows them to shine. The beauty of spring is all natural, so your veggies should…
Savory Carrot and Thyme Oatmeal
A Bite Inspired by… Easter: When I was growing up, my mom always cooked savory oatmeal for my breakfast and I loved it! Oatmeal has such a nice, chewy texture and a beautiful creaminess, which makes it a great canvas or any flavors, sweet or salty. I adapted my mom’s original recipe to create the…
Mango Coconut Protein Smoothie
A Bite Inspired by… Diamond Head State Monument in Honolulu, Hawaii: Last May, my best friend and I were lucky enough to hike gorgeous Diamond Head State Monument on our trip to Hawaii. Afterwards, we replenished with the most delicious mango coconut smoothies! For those of you who haven’t gotten a chance to experience the…
Cheesy Vegan Cauliflower Lasagna
A Bite Inspired by… School Lunch: Are your kids feeling uninspired by their school lunches? Want to give them a hot, nutritious meal that will fuel them for the school day? This hot, melty Cheesy Vegan Cauliflower Lasagna is your solution! It’s delicious, full of healthy ingredients, and made in a thermos, so it stays…
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…
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…
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…
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…