My two years in China were full of delicious new discoveries. Tang yuan was one of them. After a two-week holiday trip to Thailand, I had just returned to the small city where I was living and working in northeast China. I had missed the main celebration of Chinese New Year (or Spring Festival, as most Chinese call it), but was delighted when some Chinese colleagues invited me … Continue reading Tang Yuan: Chinese Black Sesame Dumplings
Did you know that tomorrow is Lunar New Year’s Eve? Before I went to China and Vietnam, I was mostly unaware of this major holiday. Yet after spending seven years there, I now find myself wistful at this time of year, as I think of the friends, food, and festivities I left behind. Thankfully, through Facebook, I am still in touch with some of the … Continue reading Tastes of Asia: 14 Lunar New Year Recipes {Gluten Free}
I fell in love with lentils long before I moved north to prairie lands covered with lentil fields. My first memory of eating them was in my aunt’s red lentil soup. I love a good lentil soup (and still make her recipe), but in the years to follow, I began to discover the versatility of these remarkable legumes and started to enjoy them beyond the soup bowl. Lentil … Continue reading 7 Recipes for Lentil Lovers
Tender coconut cupcakes topped with fluffy chocolate peanut butter frosting are the home-baked version of candy aisle bliss. However, unlike candy, these treats have a hidden healthy twist! Chocolate and peanut butter are an inspired match. So are chocolate and coconut. These cupcakes fuse all those crave-worthy flavours together in each tender bite. And the frosting is both sweet and healthy! How can anyone resist … Continue reading Coconut Cupcakes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Lentil Buttercream Frosting
Orange and cardamom add warmth and cheer to the post-holiday months as part of this honey-sweetened tea ring. The tart red cranberry filling adds further sensory delight. Drizzle with orange glaze for an extra special treat on a chilly day. Normally I don’t show my recipes in progress. But I thought it might be fun to make an exception and reveal an earlier version that … Continue reading Orange Cardamom Tea Ring with Cranberry Nut Filling
Cherries and chocolate and fluffy meringue create a layered dessert that is decadent, delicious, and healthier than anything like it! The delicate sweetness comes from natural sources rather than refined sugar, freeing you to indulge without worry. So grab a spoon and let’s dig in! I‘m bringing this dessert to Fiesta Friday and Savoring Saturdays. I also share recipes at Allergy Free Wednesdays, Gluten Free … Continue reading Cherry Chocolate Meringue Cake in a Jar {Grain Free}
Swirls and Spice 