This Matcha Gnocchi with Miso Butter Sauce is filled with the earthy goodness of Green Tea and the salty sweet umami of miso. It's the perfect fancy plated dish for up coming fall dinner parties. Cooking Goals Do you know this feeling of utter satisfaction when you have this dish on the brain for ages...
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Ginger and Lemongrass Coconut Cooler
Made with ingredients that make you think of tropical vacations, this Ginger and Lemongrass Coconut Cooler will give you that one last taste of summer. Ginger and Lemongrass Coconut Cooler This is probably going to be the last summer recipe of the season, before we all slowly transition to fall. I don't know about you,...
Raw Vegan Mini Magnums
These Raw Vegan Mini Magnums are as decadent as the real thing, but filled with the goodness of raw cashews and dates and coated with a vegan chocolate shell. Raw Vegan Mini Magnums The recipe for these Raw Vegan Mini Magnums could not be more simple. It's only made with 4 ingredients - cashews, dates,...
Fresh Fig Tart with a Savory Grain Free Rosemary Crust
This Fresh Fig Tart is filled with a mix of goat cheese and mascarpone with a savory grain free rosemary crust. It really is a cheese platter in one bite. Fresh Fig Tart Yesterday, we were walking around our local farmers market and there was this big crowd around a new vendor I haven't seen...
Watermelon Rose Refresher
This Watermelon Rose Refresher is the perfect cool down drink for the last few summer days. Watermelon Rose Refresher Sometimes we buy way more watermelon we can eat so this Watermelon Rose Refresher is the perfect way to use up the extra watermelon. Again super easy recipe. All you need is half a watermelon, 1...
Late Summer Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad
This tomato pesto pasta salad is the perfect recipe for very ripe in season tomatoes. Seasonal Ingredient Collaboration It's that time of the year again where a bunch of my fellow foodie friends all make a dish based on one seasonal ingredient. This late summer the pick is tomato! I actually just started growing tomatoes...
S'mores Grain Free Chocolate Cake
This S'mores Grain Free Chocolate Cake is topped with a vegan marshmallow fluff and drizzled with more chocolate and topped with crushed grain free graham crackers. Basic Chocolate Cake To make this S'mores Grain Free Chocolate Cake I used my favorite cake box mix to make the base chocolate cake. You can find my go...
Healthy Leche Flan Made with Only 4 Ingredients
This Healthy Leche Flan is made with only 4 wholesome ingredients and no melting of sugar is necessary! To say I have been obsessed with making healthy leche flan is an understatement. It's been a request of my BFF since I started this blog. I think I have cracked the code. Leche Flan Backstory For...
Collagen Infused Earl Grey French Toast
This collagen infused Earl Grey French Toast is the perfect quick afternoon pick up with a nice glass of iced milk tea. Earl Grey French Toast This Earl Grey French Toast is inspired by my friend Michelle who is the creator behind the blog Sift and Simmer. It's filled with tea infused recipes to go...
Vegan Crunchy Chocolate Mint Protein Bar
A very beautiful, yet very simple to make Vegan Crunchy Chocolate Mint Protein Bar filled with puffed quinoa and dark chocolate. Vegan Crunchy Chocolate Mint Protein Bar Okay the real reason why I made these Vegan Crunchy Chocolate Mint Protein Bars is because I was cleaning out my pantry and found a few things that...
BBQ Minced Chicken with Garlic Soba Noodles
This is the perfect quick family meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes. BBQ Minced Chicken with Garlic Soba Noodles In other words Abby's favorite dish. When we were in Singapore back in April one of the meals she loved was the BBQ Pork with dry noodles covered in a dark brown sauce. ...
Grilled Peach Panzanella Salad
This Grilled Peach Panzanella Salad is the perfect summer dish using sweet stone fruit, juicy tomatoes and fresh burrata. Grilled Peach Panzanella Salad Don't you all think it's the best time to visit the farmers market? There is so much fresh produce to be found. I wanted to put together a salad from my local...
Matcha Yuzu Shisho Summer Spritzer
This refreshing Matcha Yuzu Shisho Summer Spritzer is filled with wonderful and unique Japanese flavors. It's the perfect summer drink with some light Japanese snacks. Matcha Yuzu Shisho Summer Spritzer Great news everyone Aiya Matcha and I are continuing our partnership until the end of the year. Yay!! So I have many more matcha recipes...
Raw Vegan Billionaire Bars with 3 Ingredient Caramel
These Raw Vegan Billionaire Bars are made with a vegan caramel sauce with a chocolate protein cookie base and then finished with some chocolate sprinkles and salt. It's decadent, yet deceivingly good for you. Raw Vegan Billionaire Bars Inspiration These Raw Vegan Billionare Bars are inspired by two things. So tell me has anyone read...
Celebrating Summer with Morton Salt
In partnership with Morton Salt I am sharing with you easy three summer recipes to make all summer long, not just for the 4th of July. So now that the 4th of July has passed how did you all celebrate? I say that’s the official start of the summer season and when you just don’t...
Pandan Mini Pie's with Pineapple Chia Seed Jam
This is a healthy-ish version of the traditional Pineapple Tarts from Singapore. The crust is infused with Pandan and the Pineapple Jam is made with date syrup and chia seeds. Pandan I know two pandan posts in a row. Is that a faux pax or does it mean that I am going to be known...
Real Deal Pandan Butter Mochi
This Real Deal Pandan Butter Mochi is made with grass fed butter and freeze dried pandan leaves. It can't get any better than that. Pandan Butter Mochi So I bought this new pandan powder and the first thing I wanted to make was a Real Deal Pandan Butter Mochi. What I love about this powder...
Where to Eat and Where to Stay in Healdsburg
It's been forever since I created a travel guide for you all. The last time was when I went to Brooklyn and that was last October. Yikes! This past May my husband and I spent our 5th year wedding anniversary in Healdsburg. It's a little quaint town about 2 hours North of where we live...
Matcha Funfetti Rice Krispy Treats
Earthy, sweet, crunchy, chewy, these Matcha Funfetti Rice Krispy Treats are the perfect way to enjoy your new RK Sprinkles limited edition sprinkle kit. Thank You So Much To all the people who have ordered a Limited Edition Sprinkle Kit, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. If you didn't hear, I...
Summer Time Raspberry Ume Rose Popsicle
Find the delicious in this very unusual Raspberry Ume Rose Popsicle. It's on the sour sweet side so it's the perfect summer treat. The light I had a very hard time photographing these Raspberry Ume Rose Popsicles. I have many many photos that I need to delete from my hard drive. Then as I was...
Summer Nicoise Salad Platter
This Summer Nicoise Salad Platter is the perfect thing to make for a crowd. It's a pick your own salad adventure! The Makings of a Nicoise Salad Platter Nicoise Salad is my most favorite salad to make. It's full of protein and the variety of textures is magical on the pallet. It's also one of...
Crispy Kale and Potato Hash with Green Goddess Drizzle
This Crispy Kale and Potato Hash is what dreams are made of, crispy buttery potatoes drizzled with a tangy creamy dressing. Hash Must Be Crispy Okay I've been obsessing about hash for probably 3 months now because I've had really crappy ones. You know when you look at a menu and they describe hash you...
Super Simple Almond Gelato with Fruit Salad
All you need is some almond flour and date syrup and you have got super simple Almond Gelato. Serve it with some fruit on the side for the perfect summer time treat. The Back Story Okay.. this recipe came about from me wanting to recreate this almond jelly my Aunt would make every time we...
Really Gooey Vegan Samoa Cups
If you are yearning for some Girl Scout Samoa Cookies, these Vegan Samoa Cups are a great alternative. Vegan Samoa Cups This is going to be a nice and sweet post. No story apart from I had to use up the vegan caramel I used as a drip for my mom's birthday cake. As well...
California Veggie Burger with Longanisa Vegan Mayo
This California Veggie Burger filled with California produce and made with a veggie burger patty. It's dressed with a longanisa vegan mayo to give it a little Filipino flare. California Veggie Burger I'm back with Amy's Kitchen, this time with #veggieburgerday. The theme this year is international flavors. Can I tell you I was super...
Energy Boosting Matcha Gems
These Matcha Gems are filled with energy boosting matcha as well as nuts and berries. It's the perfect mind afternoon pick me up. Energy Boosting Matcha Gems I've always wanted to make a matcha chocolate with this gem mold I got a few months ago. I finally had a chance to make some for Aiya...
Summer Time Minty Cold Brew Affogato
This is the perfect pick me up during the summer. The coffee cold brewed in some coconut water and then poured over some vegan minty ice cream. Minty Cold Brew Affogato ... it's so fresh. Minty Cold Brew Affogato About a year ago I shared this cold brew recipe, where some coffee grounds are steeped...
Healthy-ish Copycat Momofuku Crack Pie
This is the healthy-ish copycat Momofuku Crack Pie version made with paleo pecan cookies, dates and coconut cream. It has the same OMG impact, but with less sugar. Chef's Table - Pastry So the other night we were watching the Netflix show Chef's Table - Pastry with Christina Tosi. To say she was an inspiration...
No Recipe Pantry Dinner with Pasta and Two Side Dishes
A healthy dinner is possible even if you think your pantry is bare and your fridge is empty. This No Recipe Pantry Dinner can be made by anyone! Okay. Here is the story. I don't cook during the week unless I have a recipe deadline. I use a meal delivery service called Go Methodology as...
Farmers Market Nectarine Tartine
This Nectarine Tartine is made with fresh ingredients from your local farmers market with pantry staples. So it comes together in a flash when you think you have nothing to make. Saturday Farmers Market Haul Ah... I love this time of year. I think I said that already in a previous post. There is so...
Japanese Inspired Edamame Miso Hummus
This Edamame Miso Hummus is inspired by Japanese flavors and my friend Gina from Healthy Little Vittles. Healthy Little Vittles Who is my friend Gina you ask... well she is amazing awe inspiring woman who changed her life for the better with food. We met through Broma Bakery's Online Food Photography Course and noticed...
Super Quick and Easy Squash Blossom Flatbread
Squash Blossom Season Who else is super ecstatic that it's spring time???!!! Ahh, it's one of the reasons why I started my blog at this time as the produce at the farmers market is insane. I've been wanting to make this Quick and Easy Squash Blossom Flatbread for a year and finally the wait is...
Japanese Style Parfait with Matcha Pandan Syrup
Japanese Style Parfait Goals During our recent trip to Japan one of my goals was to eat a Japanese style parfait everyday or at least some form of ice cream. I'm glad to say that I did meet that goal even at the airport just before take off. I got my ice cream. Yasss. Now...
Copycat Healthy Bouchon Brownies Plus Swag Bag Giveaway!
Copycat Healthy Bouchon Brownies This Copycat Healthy Bouchon Brownies recipe is dedicated to all the people who have visited Bouchon Bakery and has tasted the infamous Bouchon Brownies. I have created a healthy version of it using my favorite grain free out of the box chocolate cake mix from Simple Mills. It's further elevated with...
Spring Time Vegan Veggie Miso Gratin
Why Miso? Ever since we got back from Japan all I have been doing is trying to figure out how to have more Japanese food in my life. Also I bought a packet of some Matcha Sesame Salt that I just had to use - right now. After seeing all the spring produce come out...
Pineapple Calamansi Margarita
This Pineapple Calamansi Margarita is inspired by Filipino Flavors with a hint of rum. It truly gives a punch just in time for any party celebration. I can't believe my blog is a year old!!! So crazy. We had an in person party at my house and it was amazing. All my food creator friends...
Apple Cider Rose Poached Strawberries
Poached Strawberries These poached strawberries are so easy to make and so versatile. You make the poaching liquid first with your choice of rose, sweetener and vanilla and then pour it over the strawberries and let it cool and chill. Strawberries are the jam! The poached strawberries absorb the rose syrup well and goes great...
Super Simple Mother's Day Spring Luncheon
Just before we left for our big Asia trip I hosted a few mom's at my house for an early Super Simple Mother's Day Spring Luncheon. The only thing I had to make were these Smoked Salmon Chive Rolls and the rest was easy peasy. With Mother's Day just around the corner, some of you...
Spring Time Radish Tart
Radish Tart I love this Spring Time Paleo Radish Tart. It's so easy to make plus it's not so bad to look at either. I mean look at it. Even if it's crooked it's still pretty darn pretty. The Paleo Tart Shell For the tart shell I through in some almond flour, pea protein and...
Fresh Lumpia with Cashew Date Sauce
What is Fresh Lumpia? Before we left for our trip one of the last things I asked my mom to make was Fresh Lumpia. Lumpia is one of those dishes that is synonymous with Filipino cuisine. The wrap is made with a simple flour and water mixture and cooked like a crepe. It's then filled...
Super Easy Bostock Loaf
Bostock Loaf This Super Easy Bostock Loaf is so perfect for Easter Brunch this Sunday. All you need is some bread, almond paste, almond milk, eggs, jam and some crunchy toppings. Sorry for the supper short post! I'm in the middle of packing for our trip to Singapore and Tokyo and I'm all over the...
Golden State Rice Crispy Treats
Rice Crispy Treats I haven't had rice crispy treats in so long, I actually don't know what made me want to make them. I do know that I wanted to make them healthy-ish. These Golden State Rice Crispy Treats are all that! I still used marshmallows, but found vegan ones and added a whole bunch...