Tag: healthyeating

Bette than take-out: Beef in black bean sauce

Bette than take-out: Beef in black bean sauce

Craving for Chinese food? Feel like eating out or ordering in but hesitant about the excessive oil, sodium and glossy sauces? If you say yes to both, I’ve got you covered ;). This black bean stir-fried beef is a Chinese classic and an absolute best-seller 

Brunchtastic recipe (GF) – Savoury Pumpkin Corn Waffles with Seared Salmon, Sauteed Mushroom Kale

Brunchtastic recipe (GF) – Savoury Pumpkin Corn Waffles with Seared Salmon, Sauteed Mushroom Kale

If you follow my Instagram feed, you’ll notice that most of my food festivities happen in the weekend. As a corporate full-timer, this is when I have the time, space, and light to create, capture, and savour yummy recipes. More than often, I’d stay in 

(Vegan) Chestnut Zucchini Bread – oh so gooey!

(Vegan) Chestnut Zucchini Bread – oh so gooey!

After 2 weeks of chocolate brownie marathon, it’s time to change up this week’s dessert menu. As we are moving towards the end of the summer and it’s becoming chillier outside, what is better than some warm and hearty sweet bread… like zucchini bread…fully vegan?! 

Healthy salmon pizza pinwheels

Healthy salmon pizza pinwheels

I’m usually not a pizza person. Pasta, rice, and noodles would always be my preferred choices either outside or at home. But there are days like today, I just crave for something doughy and a little bit indulgent. And  somehow, pizza would always pop up 

Quick brekkie – Microwave banana peanut butter oatmeal

Quick brekkie – Microwave banana peanut butter oatmeal

One of the best resources I have discovered on Youtube on my quest for #foodspiration is the channel of Gemma Stafford, who is the queen of mug recipes. Here you can find a large collection quick, simple, and delicious meals that can be made à-la-minute 

Detox smoothie with baby spinach, celery, cucumber, and mango

Detox smoothie with baby spinach, celery, cucumber, and mango

This is a light and fresh vegetable smoothie that is not only delish but also full of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. The light sweetness of mango tangles with the subtle notes coconut and basil leaves really  to make it a perfect summer drink. And if 

A happy and sweet toast to the weekend!

A happy and sweet toast to the weekend!

These beautiful orange toasts are so simple and can be whipped up in no time. Sleeping-in time is guaranteed! They can be served as brunch side next to a bowl of hot soup or brunch main after a healthy green smoothie, or even as breakfast 

Greek Yogurt Parfait with Apricot and Blueberries

Greek Yogurt Parfait with Apricot and Blueberries

Greek yogurt is produced by straining regular yogurt of excess water, liquid whey, lactose, and sugar, giving it a thicker and creamier texture and a tangier taste. It is lower in calories while richer in probiotics, calcium, and protein, thus, a perfect staple in the 

Crock-pot chicken stew with cauliflower rice

Crock-pot chicken stew with cauliflower rice

This is a comfort food recipe that I’d usually cook with beef (chuck roast, ribs, or any parts that are suitable for stewing) on a rainy or cold day. But it is now only August; even when it’s  only hovering around 20C in Holland, I 

Morning Glow Ginger Beet Smoothies

Morning Glow Ginger Beet Smoothies

I love beetroot! Not for the beautiful fuchsia tone that this vegetable casts on everything it touches, but for its bitterly sweet flavour that goes with tonnes of nutritional goodness. Rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and dietary fibers, it is a perfect base for a