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…
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…
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…
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,…