No sandwich is complete without this delicious and creamy spread. I call mayonnaise “food lube” because it adds the needed silkiness and moisture to foods. As convenient as it is to buy mayo, have you ever thought about making it yourself? Why you ask? I’ll give you two reasons: 1) You know exactly what goes into it. There’s no artificial flavors or preservatives. 2) You […]
This is my spin on classic white cake in attempts to reduce the high sugar and fat content in most recipes. My recipe short-cut starts with a package of store-bought white cake mix and includes healthier ingredient substitutions. The recipe started out as an experiment and after several tries, I think I’ve perfected it! The results–a […]
In the quest for gluten-free alternatives to pasta, I discovered quinoa (pronounced “KEEN-wah”). Packed with protein and fiber, it’s good for you and easy to make. I cook quinoa similarly to how I cook rice. First, rinse the quinoa of its grit. The grain is pretty fine so it’s difficult to wash and drain like rice. I […]
Vietnamese Custard (Banh Flan) is a deliciously silky sweet treat and my go-to dessert when I am cooking for friends. It’s easy to make it the day before and have ready for dining. My recipe is a healthier version of the traditional Vietnamese Flan. I tweaked the recipe by eliminating (fatty) condensed milk, reducing sugar, and substituting 2% […]
