A Bite Inspired by… Kids Baking Championship (TV Show): Cake in a waffle iron. That’s right– stop what you’re doing. This is BIG. This Black Forest Waffle Cake is one of the best things that’s ever happened to dessert at my house. NO JOKE! With only 4 simple ingredients, you can create a decadent, incredibly…
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Dory’s No-Fish “Tuna” Casserole
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…
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…
Vegan Spiced Carrot Soup
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…
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”.
“Wild” Wild Rice
A Bite Inspired by… Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969 Film): Wild rice is among the most versatile, delicious, and healthy of grains. It’s naturally gluten-free, as well as high in fiber and other nutrients. My “Wild” Wild Rice recipe takes the already delicious flavors of wild rice to the next level. This bold…
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…