The other day my sister sent me a text swooning over a breakfast smoothie she made. She insisted that I should make it right away to experience the goodness of this delectable smoothie. I was drooling just from reading the list of ingredients she used and could not wait to make it myself! Inspired by Heidi's Instagram feed of smoothie bowls, I decided to add ice so I could eat it as a breakfast smoothie/soupy situation. Alas, you can eat drink your smoothie and eat it too!
Read MoreLemony Bucatini with Wilted Arugula
Juggling between work, school, and [trying to have a] social life, I finally made time to put together a proper lunch for myself. A lunch that didn't consist of frozen gyoza or carrots and hummus. I find cooking very therapeutic. So this was a good break from learning about cell injury, cell death, ATP, plasma proteins, interleukins, leukocytes, neutrophils, basophils, kinin system, coagulation system, immunoglobulins... sounds fun, right? Ummm...
Read MoreTofu Tikka Quinoa Bowl
I'm pretty sure Chicken Tikka and Paneer Tikka are everyone's favorite. For vegetarians Chicken Tikka is out the door. Paneer is the high in saturated fats so it is not the best alternative. But hey, tofu is a great protein packed option!
I created this recipe for a South Asian blog, The Society, a platform for food, fashion and lifestyle. Their theme this month is Healthy Living and this recipe focuses on a healthier alternative to the traditional Paneer Tikka recipe. Tofu is a great vehicle to any spice or cuisine. This Eastern Asian staple is quite bland but this feature makes it adaptable to any recipe you throw it in. Traditionally, white Basmati rice is served with Indian entrees but I chose to create a quinoa bowl that makes this a healthy meal all around. Go head, now you can justify eating dessert.
Read MoreAvocado-Egg(White) Salad Wrap
Remember this recipe??? I honestly can't get myself to eat egg salad any other way! This is truly a ridiculously healthy version of our beloved traditional egg salad. This whole situation is about 180 calories (per serving)! You can't beat that for a healthy AND delicious lunch option. Plus, don't you get sick of eating a salad every single day? If you're anything like me, you appreciate variety. You can make this wrap ahead of time and enjoy it at work. The best part is that you won't feel guilty at all!
Read MoreCauliflower-Brocolli Soup
There is something therapeutic about grocery shopping. I enjoy walking through the aisles of grocery stores or farmers markets admiring the colorful seasonal produce. I get inspired by all the fresh produce and so many ideas run through my food-loving brain. Mesmerized by all the beautiful fruits and veggies, I often end up purchasing way too much. This turns into me struggling to stuff my refrigerator with the bounty. Since I hate throwing food away, I somehow have to figure out how to use up everything before it goes bad. This is exactly what happened when the broccoli and cauliflower were screaming, "Pick me! Pick me!"
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