a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
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 …
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 veggies, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing—perfect for the final days of summer and back-to-school season. I’m not trying to jump ahead to fall too quickly, so this salad is perfect for this transitional season while the weather is still warm and the days are sunny. Continue reading Spring Roll Salad
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 …
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 crispy tofu cutlets with smashed cucumber salad. The tofu is crisp and a bit spicy, while the noodle salad is cool and refreshing—perfect for hot summer days! Continue reading Five-Spice Crispy Tofu Cutlets with Smashed Cucumber Salad
Every once in a while I develop a recipe that gets me really excited. Spoiler alert: this Chickpea Salad with Charred Lemon and Asparagus is one of them. I’m excited about this recipe because, one, it’s so tasty, and two, it is so darn simple to make. …
I have been on a serious chia pudding grind lately. My go-to breakfast for the last few weeks has been this Coconut Chia Pudding with Lime and Cardamom mixed with thick yogurt and fresh fruit. I’m usually someone who gets tired of eating the same …
Coming together in under 30 minutes, this Spring Greens Pasta is the perfect seasonal and healthy recipe for an elevated-feeling dinner without too much hassle. Packed with sweet peas, tangy arugula, salty parmesan, and a little lemon zest to brighten everything up, this is the perfect spring pasta dish. Continue reading Spring Greens Pasta
Eggs and potatoes are a classic combo that I love, which got me thinking, what if I made a quiche with a potato crust? After some brainstorming and a few rounds of recipe testing, I’m excited to share this Potato Crust Quiche recipe loaded with …
