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…
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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…
Buttery Maryland Crab Pie
A Bite Inspired by… Baltimore, Maryland: If you’re a crab lover like me, this crab pie recipe will seriously change your life! Deliciously buttery with piles of jumbo lump crab meat topped with a crispy, flavorful crust– TO DIE FOR. I’ve also included my very own Baltimore Travel Guide in this post with all my best…
The Best Chipotle Vegetables
A Bite Inspired by… Cali, Colombia: Know someone who’s not a big fan of eating their vegetables? This dish is guaranteed to turn anyone into a veggie lover before you can say “chipotle mayo”. Fresh, lightly charred vegetables coated in a smoky, creamy chipotle sauce—absolutely addicting! This fresh, nutritious side dish will turn any meal…
Apple, White Cheddar, and Rosemary Bagels
A Bite Inspired by… New York City, New York: Juicy apple slices with salty cheddar and a touch of spice piled on a chewy bagel. This delicious dish, inspired by New York City, is easy to make and guaranteed to impress!
Cranberry Turkey Burgers with Napa Cabbage and Apple Slaw
A Bite Inspired By…Shenandoah National Park in Luray, Virginia: Imagine rolling hills, sweeping forests, and gorgeous wildflowers dotting vast meadows. Now imagine a juicy turkey burger with crisp vinegary cabbage, sweet apples, and crunchy peanuts. Got your attention? Perfect! Now let’s take a quick trip to the lustrous Shenandoah National Park that will leave you…