These are my own recipes. My grandmas have taught me the joy of cooking and expressing love and creativity through food. I have found that my own recipes are health-forward and heavily inspired by California cuisine.
This is a flavorful dish that came to mind when I was thinking of a late-night dinner idea. We had spring roll papers sitting in our pantry for a while, so I made a lighter version of an egg roll mixed with the flavors of a regular spring roll. If you do try this recipe, I strongly recommend that you use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. It adds a sweeter flavor than regular soy sauce, while still being perfectly salty.
This is a fun and colorful salad if you're feeling adventurous, while still not being too intimidating or complicated to complete. This recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds and will leave you craving more. You can add animal protein to make it a heartier meal. I enjoy it with canned Costco solid albacore tuna in water (the absolute best canned tuna in my opinion!). The crispy onion makes it extra delicious!
Recently, there have been hundreds of influencers promoting “gut-healthy, hormone-balancing” cottage cheese recipes on the internet. I have to admit, this cottage cheese naan bread recipe is worth a shot if you're bread-obsessed, like me, but want to eat something with a little more substance. It’s not a replica of traditional naan bread. But it’s a winner. I often make it as a quick and easy after-school snack.
Simple and classic guacamole recipe with no frills, just all the flavor. Paired with roasted pita chips, as a healthy alternative to tortilla chips.
Simple and classic guacamole recipe with no frills, just all the flavor. Paired with roasted pita chips, as a healthy alternative to tortilla chips.
This is my attempt to follow Molly Baz’s (a huge inspiration to me as a chef) “Really Great Steak” recipe, and it turned out fantastic. This was my first time cooking a steak, and to be honest, before this, I wasn’t a big steak fan, but I have been converted. Even my dad, who is a steak connoisseur, was impressed. These are the steps and ingredients that I followed to make Molly Baz’s “Really Great Steak.”
This is a chocolatey sweet, not-so-sinful treat. Dates are naturally sweet and packed with fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, and even some protein. For a quick and easy indulgence, I love these bars.
Satisfying weekend breakfast that ticks all the nutrition boxes, this egg on toast is a go-to when you have a few extra minutes in the morning.
This delicious creamy chicken dish is a “go to” in my house. I often mix up the flavors, but I keep coming back to the mushroom and rosemary combination. It’s hearty and satisfying, but also nutritious and easy-to-make.
This easy muffin recipe is a delicious alternative to throwing out those “too-brown-to-eat” bananas.
This fish dish is full of flavor and, when paired with a vegetable and some brow rice, makes for a well-balanced and healthy dinner.
This granola is sweet and tastes like a treat, but is also packed with protein, making it nutritious and delicious.
This is a vibrant, fresh recipe that is great for lunch or dinner. It’s perfect for summer and is very quick and effortless.
This salad is light yet delicious. It is the perfect poolside lunch to serve at a summer party with friends or family.
I make this salad whenever I have a hankering for a fresh and light snack, especially in the summer. It is a simple classic that never gets old.
This pasta is very satisfying. It’s a quick, easy, hearty meal with lots of protein, and a serving of vegetables.
Delicious salmon with tangy lemon and capers and satisfying angel hair. Light, yet satisfying.