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…
dairy 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vegan Black Sesame Avocado Mousse
A Bite Inspired by… New Year’s Resolutions: Committing to a healthier new year doesn’t mean you have to eat bland and boring food! My creamy Vegan Black Sesame Avocado Mousse is so delicious, you won’t believe how good it is for you! Dessert that is healthy, delicious, vegan, AND gluten-free? I guess my new year’s…
Gluten-Free and Vegan Dark Chocolate Mug Cake
A Bite Inspired by… Star Wars: Rogue One (2016 Film): Cake is one of my favorite desserts, but, sometimes, I don’t have the patience to bake one from scratch. I want a piping hot, fresh, and delicious cake RIGHT NOW! Lucky for me, mircowave mug cake exists and allows me to have instant chocolate gratification…
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!