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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Black Forest Waffle Cake
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…
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…
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…
Dessert “Fish and Chips”
A Bite Inspired by… April Fool’s Day: Ever wanted to play a good, clean joke on a friend, but weren’t really sure how to pull it off? I was in the exact same boat until I decided to let my food do the talking with these fun Dessert “Fish and Chips”! They look exactly like…
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…
Cherry Pie Ice Cream Sundae
A Bite Inspired by… Pi Day: Pie is delicious, but it takes a while to make. This delicious Cherry Pie Ice Cream Sundae tastes exactly like cherry pie a la mode, but it’s ready in minutes. The tart cherry pie filling complements the creamy, sweet ice cream perfectly, while the graham crackers mimic the pie…
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…