LEFTOVERS TO BREAKFAST EGG MUFFINS. After a second try, I was able to make these savory breakfast egg muffins with leftover caramelized...

A NEW IDEA FOR ENERGY BITES: TOASTED MUESLI. My energy bites are constantly evolving. I don't use the same ingredients every time I make...

VEGAN PASTA SAUCE: MUSHROOM AND CHICKPEA. For many of you who know me well, I don't like to waste food. I had to make something out of...

A REFRESHING DRINK: HIBISCUS STRAWBERRY LEMONADE. I recently found out that August 20th is National Lemonade Day. I celebrated with...

CAKE TO TWEAK: FIRST FROSTED UBE CAKE. My husband and I were invited to attend a graduation party a few months ago. I asked him if he can...

A SURPRISE FOR A FRIEND: LEMON OLIVE OIL CAKE. When friends tell me about their favorite restaurants, I always ask what they order and...

BOK CHOY: TWO WAYS. Bok choy is one of my favorite greens. I like it so much that I grow it in our garden. Before I could harvest, I made...

JACKFRUIT SEED BITES. I always save the jackfruit seeds and boil until tender to make snacks. In this homemade snack, I added dark...

HOMEMADE PAPPARDELLE WITH BOLOGNESE. Nothing beats homemade pasta! I deliberately forget I'm eliminating white carbs in my food intake...

CRISPIEST HOMEMADE FISH AND CHIPS: BETTER THAN WHAT I ATE IN LONDON. There are times when I think about food after having a conversation...

MANGO CHIA PUDDING. There are times when I crave for Mango and Sticky Rice Thai dessert. So I had to come up with a healthier, lower carb...

FEASTING ON FALAFEL. I remember the last time I made falafel and was not thrilled with the results. I used the toaster oven instead of...

MY ALDI FIND:BUCATINI. I must confess that I am an ALDI fan. I get a kick out of checking the website and reviewing the week's ALDI FINDS...

WINSOME WHISK: THE TINY. One of my favorite kitchen gadgets is the tiny whisk. I find that this gadget motivates me to eat more salad. I...

MORE VEGGIES, LESS NOODLES. I love noodles. A lot. Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, Jap Chae, Vietnamese Vermicelli Bowls, Chow Mein, Italian pasta...

TUNA, AVOCADO, AND EGG SALAD SANDWICH. When I made a tuna sandwich, I had an idea to add boiled egg and avocado. It turned out so creamy...

A HEALTHY SNACK: AIR FRIED SWEET POTATO FRIES. I love to snack at any time of the day, especially when I'm sitting on the couch watching...

BEYOND THE DIP: MUHAMMARA SPREAD IN PITA POCKETS AND SANDWICHES. The muhammara elevated these simple veggie delights on another level. I...

FOR THE LOVE OF BREAD: FOCACCIA CROSTINI WITH EGGPLANT CAPONATA, FRESHLY GRATED PARMESAN, BASIL CHIFFONADE, AND DRIZZLE OF STRAWBERRY...

SUNDAY TREAT: ROSE AND SAFFRON INFUSED PANCAKE TOPPED WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM, DRIZZLED WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES, AND SPRINKLED WITH...