Category Archive: Best of Year 1

Almond Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake

I was having people over for brunch and wanted to try out some gluten-free baking that doesn’t require ingredients like “xanthum gum”. Enter Strawberry Shortcakes by Spry Living. These were so beautiful and… Continue reading →

Watermelon Lime Cocktail

This is hands-down my favorite summertime drink. I actually first discovered it last summer in Cambodia where it’s just fresh fruit everything! but you can make it anywhere. Just purée watermelon with lime… Continue reading →

Strawberry Guacamole

Every once in a while, my method of googling something that I think should exist really works out – like Strawberry Guacamole: totally exists, totally delicious. Who knew?? It’s strawberries, avocado, cilantro, and… Continue reading →

Face Mask Smoothie

So named because you could probably use it that way, haha. This was an impromptu combination – 1 banana 1/2 avocado 1 cucumber 1 kiwi Based on what I had lying around. And… Continue reading →

Paleo Breakfast Bars

Time for new breakfast bars, and I’m glad I found these from Elena’s Kitchen! Basically you just take a bunch of good things, mash them together in a food processor, and the bake… Continue reading →

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Wow this one was good! I got the recipe from Food and Wine Magazine – the actual magazine, from the subscription from my lovely brother! Anyway, I’ve never tried to make traditional eggplant… Continue reading →

Savory French Toast Bake

This was an insanely delicious and out-of-the-ordinary take on French toast that I highly recommend! It sort of combines French toast with your favorite omelette, so really you can put in it anything… Continue reading →

Roasted Eggplant Dip with Sun Dried Tomatoes

I feel a little bad about this one because I didn’t tell anyone I was making it, and I ate it ALL before anyone could even get a taste. It may have been… Continue reading →

Sweet Potato, Cabbage, and Black Bean Soup with Almond Butter

This is probably the best thing I’ve made in a while!! And thank goodness because it made a TON!!! It was gluten-free, vegan, and yet totally filling and satisfying. My roommate described it… Continue reading →

Tuna Avocado Bites

I’ve been using avocado instead of mayo when I make tuna salad stuff. This was the latest creation: Carmelized onions, gruyere, avocado and tuna with salt and cayenne on Mary’s Gone Crackers. Super… Continue reading →