One of my dad's favorite things to eat is an egg salad. Whenever I visit my parents, I make him the traditional egg salad -- soft boiled eggs, yellow onions, mayo, mustard, herbs, salt and pepper. I never thought of trying to make it any other way until my aunt-in-law (Monica bua/aunt) asked me if I knew of any recipes for an Avocado Egg Salad. Ahh such a great idea! A healthy alternative to the traditional egg salad without all the fat from the egg yolks and mayonnaise. The avocado adds a wonderful creaminess and the greek yogurt takes place of the mayo. Adding lime juice prevents the avocado from browning while adding a delightful tangy flavor
Read MoreCarrot-Tomato Soup
This soup brings back childhood memories. My mom used to pair this soup with her [potato-peas-carrot based] veggie burgers and they went so well together. The simplicity of the soup is what makes it so divine. Adding peas, corn and green beans is always a great option. You can also top it with croutons or toasted chickpeas. Seriously, this soup is so easy, delicious and versatile!
Read MoreEdamame with Matcha Salt
Remember the vegetarian ramen I made with matcha noodles? Well, the matcha obsession continues. Instead of using plain sea salt for the edamame pods, I added matcha to it. This instantly made my mid-afternoon snack extra special.
Read MoreCandied Pepitas
Looking for a perfect winter snack?? Well, here it is...Candied Pepitas. They're so easy to make and they're perfect for a party or just to munch on.
After looking through several recipes, I wasn't quite sold on any of them because some had too much sugar and some had crazy steps. I wanted to keep it simple and keep the sugar on the low side. So here's the mess i make's version of Candied Pepitas.
Read MorePersimmon Salsa
My sister-in-law recently tweeted, "Persimmons may be tied for best fruit with mangoes." That's a bold statement but I might have to agree with her. I call Persimmons, "The 'mango' of the Fall."
I was introduced to persimmons about a year ago and I had to research this fruit since I had never heard of it before. So basically there are two main kinds of this beautiful orange fruit: Fuyu - short and eaten when they're firm, Hachiya - "peach-shaped" and eaten when they're soft. Both are quite similar in taste but have different textures.
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