a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
I was fortunate to grow up with the most incredible grandparents. My grandmother, who we called Bonnemaman because of her half-French heritage, was a huge part of the lives of me and my siblings. There were many nights in our childhoods spent at our grandparents’ dining …
Fall is in full swing here on the west coast; the leaves are changing, there’s a crispness to the air, and I am craving all things cozy. Filled with warming spices, velvety pumpkin puree, and a brown sugar topping, my gluten-free Pumpkin Bread has been …
I have to confess, I have been a fennel hater pretty much my whole life. Despite this, I had the bright idea to develop a very crisp and autumnal cabbage-based salad with apple and fennel. I know, I even surprised myself with this! I couldn’t shake the idea, and now here we are. Another confession: this Fennel and Apple Slaw with Tangy Dijon Dressing may just be my gateway to fennel acceptance. The thinly sliced apples, cabbage, and fennel pair so beautifully together, and the Dijon dressing really just ties it all together with a big fat bow. If you’re a fennel hater like I was, this salad just might change your mind. Continue reading Fennel and Apple Slaw with Tangy Dijon Dressing
To me, a perfect chocolate chip cookie needs a gooey centre, a crisp edge, and chocolate chunks over chips (sorry!). When I was 11, I was provided lunch at school. The cook at the school made these delicious chocolate chunk cookies on occasion that checked …
Summer is wrapping up soon (sorry to be the bearer of bad news!), but I’m still hanging on to cooling and fresh recipes for just a little bit longer. Inspired by fresh spring rolls, my Spring Roll Salad is a chilled noodle salad with crisp …
Blueberries are abundant right now, and I just couldn’t resist adding them into a sweet treat. With a layer of gluten-free almondy crust, jammy blueberry filling, and delicious crumble to top them off, Blueberry Crumble Bars have been my recent sweet treat obsession. I’ve made several batches over the past couple of weeks and keep a bag of bars stocked in my freezer for when emergency strikes! Continue reading Blueberry Crumble Bars
If you know me, you know I love any and all tricks to reduce food waste. This Carrot Top Pesto recipe is a perfect example. It uses the greens from carrots, which are usually discarded, to create the base for the dreamiest pesto sauce or …
In my opinion, when it comes to produce, July and August are the best months of the year. I’ve been leaning heavily into the season’s best, making crumbles, salads, and eating any piece of stone fruit I can find! To celebrate this glorious season, I …
I’ve been making tzatziki at home for years, so I thought it was time for me to finally share a recipe here! Tzatziki dip comes together in ten minutes with just a handful of ingredients, resulting in the creamiest and most refreshing dip. I love making tzatziki in the summer because no cooking and minimal prep are required. Continue reading Tzatziki Dip
There is a restaurant where I am from that makes a delicious five-spice crispy tofu, which they serve in a fluffy bao bun. I wanted to recreate those perfect pieces of perfectly seasoned and crispy tofu at home, which was the inspiration behind these five-spice …
