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