This lovely little pea soup is creamy, light, and super refreshing…the perfect dish for leisurely outdoor dinners on cool Summer nights….
recipes for the kitchen
The Perfect Lemon Bar
I LOVE lemon desserts. Tart, tangy, fresh, sweet, yet creamy. Everything about this dish feels like a real treat. I always get asked for the recipe when sharing it. AND the best part, this version is made with healthier ingredients compared to the more traditional recipe, yet somehow tastes equally extraordinary. Sometimes life hands you little victories and this gluten-free, easy-to-make dessert is one of them….
Spiced Winter Black Bean Soup
Kabocha Squash Curry w/ Forbidden Black Rice
Curry is the ultimate comfort food…sweet, savory, rich, aromatic, and as spicy as you like….
Sweet & Pretty Power Smoothie for Strong Blood
“Blood tonics” (as they’re called in Chinese medicine) are incredibly beneficial to the body, especially for women who tend have low iron levels (anemia) due to heavy menstrual cycles and/or diet. They are used medicinally to nourish the body by strengthening and purifying the blood and improving circulation. This sweet, slightly earthy & delicious smoothie does just that. *If on a strict anti-inflammatory cleanse, omit the prunes, hemp hearts, and chia seeds….
Banana Brown Sugar Chia Seed Pudding w/ Toasted Coconut
This is one of my most commonly-made desserts. It is light, creamy, tangy, and rich all at the same time. And it’s ridiculously easy to make….
Forbidden Rice & Coconut Sweet Porridge
This is a creamy, delicious way to start your day. If you want something sweet, you can add a bit of pure maple syrup, which instantly will blur the border between breakfast pudding and full-on dessert….