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…
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…
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…
Healthy + Vegan Mint Chocolate Cookie Shake
A Bite Inspired by… St. Patrick’s Day: St. Patrick’s Day could almost be better known as the holiday where everyone suddenly wants to drink green milkshakes. While these minty, chocolate-y shakes are delicious, they tend to be filled with some pretty yucky ingredients like artificial colors and flavors. My Healthy + Vegan Mint Chocolate Cookie…
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…
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…