a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
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 …
Nothing says “spring” to me like crisp peas, peppery radishes, and fresh herbs. Combining all these ingredients together, I created this Spring Lentil Salad with Arugula, Peas, and Radishes to celebrate the best of spring. Topped with a tangy lemon and caper vinaigrette, this salad …
A few months back, my roommates and I had an impromptu dinner party and didn’t have time to shop in advance. I was tasked with making a vegetable side dish to serve, so I grabbed an assortment of miscellaneous ingredients and got to work. Those ingredients were lemon, carrots, a bunch of herbs, a handful of toasted hazelnuts, and a few scoops of Greek yogurt – and just like that, the first rendition of my Roasted Carrots with Lemon Yogurt and Hazelnuts recipe was born! Continue reading Roasted Carrots with Lemon Yogurt & Hazelnuts
Homemade granola is a staple item in my pantry. I love to have granola on hand for quick snacks and easy breakfasts. Plus, I love how much culinary freedom making my own granola gives me—I can add whatever ingredients I want! Recently I decided to …
