The Best Summer Buddha Bowl (TCM inspired)

What Is TCM? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an alternative medical practice derived from China that dates back thousands and thousands of years. The practice is based on the idea to treat the individual as a whole, rather than simply pacifying singular symptoms. Through the five pillars of TCM: acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui…

Fig Jam Tartine with Butter Maple Walnuts and Feta

A tartine is like an open sandwich, but much fancier. It is claimed to be the ‘National Breakfast of France’ or ‘Sandwiches Dressed in Couture’ as mentioned by the New York Post Tartines are usually accompanied by spreads such as butter and an assortment of jams. There are options of smashed avocado, poached eggs and…

Berry Burrata Salad

This is the last salad of my summer salad series, and it is the easiest to make! Whenever you have unexpected guests coming over, or you want to whip up something impressive for dinner, this will be your go-to! Drizzle this with my balsamic vinaigrette or any of the other easy-to-make salad dressings I have…

Mango & Halloumi Salad

This salad takes 15-20 minutes and requires no dressing! It’s light and refreshing to take to work or to prepare at home for a light meal. The mango is all you need for the flavour, and it compliments the savoury balsamic seasoned halloumi so well.

5 Must-Try Salad Dressings

Alongside my Summer Salad Series, I thought it would be great to give you all a few recipes for some yummy dressings! I created these flavourful dressings to use whenever you change your salad ingredients around or just want to have a different flavour added to the same ingredients in your salad. Honey Mustard Dressing…

Summer Salad: White Sesame Edamame with Crumbled Tofu

My summer salad series will feature several of my favourite refreshing and light salads, mostly with complimentary flavours from different cuisines. The Salad Dressing I’ve used this dressing from Kayanoya, a Japan-based seasoning company that brings the most authentic Japanese flavourings to your table. This company has a 120 year history with making traditional soy…

Lemon Sesame Summer Salad

This salad is light enough for the heat, and heavy enough to keep you full till dinner! Don’t forget to tag me or send me your recreations if you make this. I would love to share! Serves 2 | 15 minutes | Ingredients: 1 cup boiled fusilli pasta (the coloured ones) 1/2 fresh lemon 1/3…

Japanese Seaweed Salad

As a vegetarian, seaweed is a great source of vitamins and minerals! Wakame seaweed has 7x more calcium than milk, and a serving of kelp has about 30% of your iron RDA!  Make your own Japanese style seaweed salad at home and see below for the dressing recipe: Serves 2 | 15 minutes Ingredients: 2…

Spaghetti Spheres

There have been so many times where my spaghetti sauce was not enough for the spaghetti I boiled! What I have now started making with the leftover spaghetti is Spaghetti Spheres!! Add a bit of boiled broccoli and it becomes a great snack or starter! Don’t forget to tag me or send me your recreations…