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…
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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…
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…
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…
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,…
Vegan Thai Curry Mac and Cheese
A Bite Inspired by… Ratatouille (2007 film): Ever noticed how two flavors that taste amazing separately can taste even better when combined? Enter, Vegan Thai Curry Mac and Cheese– an unexpected mash-up with incredible results. This dish is creamy, bold, delicious, and 100 percent plant-based! Inspired by the classic Pixar Film “Ratatouille”.
Thai Chicken Curry Strudel
A Bite Inspired by…Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016 Film): Creamy, flavorful Thai chicken curry with butternut squash wrapped in flaky, buttery puff pastry… Who can resist? The deep, complex flavors of red curry are surprisingly easy to create and incredible to eat. Try this gorgeous strudel inspired by the new J.K. Rowling…
Spaghetti with Grape Tomato and 3 Olive sauce
A Bite Inspired by… Laura (1944 film): A classic film noir and a seductive dish of spaghetti with red wine, tomato sauce and briny olives? Sounds like the perfect October evening (or any month of the year, really) to me! Create a beautifully complex pasta dish with a few simple ingredients and techniques inspired by…