I first tried gnocchi when I was making it for some patients I worked with in 2017. At first, I was really confused as to what they were because it looked like little soft dumplings. It’s classified under a pasta but doesn’t taste like the typical spaghetti or rotini texture. It’s made with semolina, wheat… Continue reading Garlic Shrimp Cauliflower Gnocchi
Oatmeal is one of my favorite go-to breakfasts! If it’s not toast, it’s in a bowl. Either oatmeal or yogurt. I love oatmeal because it’s always comforting on a hot or cold day. I love oatmeal with some fresh fruit, nuts and nut butter on top. You can really get creative with it according to… Continue reading Baked Blueberry Banana Collagen Oatmeal
You have no idea how excited I was when I spotted a package of sweet potato gnocchi at Whole Foods Market 365 in the frozen section!! I grabbed 3 containers and was debating on even grabbing more. I’ll be sure to make regular stops at 365 for it. I also grabbed some pre-cut and ready-to-grill veggies to… Continue reading Easy Weekday Meal: Sweet Potato Gnocchi w/ Garlic Chicken + Veggies
Chocolate stuffed crepes? Yes, sign me up please! These crepes are simple to make. You can even make them the night before to free up some of your morning. I prepare my foods ahead of time whenever it’s possible. These crepes are made with whole wheat flour, stuffed with melted chocolate (YES, you heard that… Continue reading Mixed Berry and Chocolate Stuffed Whole Wheat Crepes
4 months ago on April 8th, I got matched to a dietetic internship. Moments before I took my first glance at the “matching results” link on DnD Digital… I was flushed with an accumulation of emotions – anxious, terrified, doubtful, hopeful, excited, etc. On match day, I had Jovin check for me. I gave him… Continue reading Matched! Fast forward. I’m Starting My Dietetic Internship.
These blueberry banana walnut muffins are naturally sweetened with honey (can sub maple syrup), have a nutty profile and consists of a perfect crunch in each bite. You don’t want to miss out on these muffins! It’s been a while since I’ve used my flours, baking powder and baking utensils. I missed them! When it’s… Continue reading Blueberry Banana Walnut Muffins
After trying a pesto rice dish at a restaurant in LA recently, I was inspired to go home and recreate it! Add a fried egg on top of pesto rice, you won’t regret it. I added grape tomatoes and mushrooms in the rice so I can have some veggies with it too! Adding a hint… Continue reading Kale Pesto Rice w/ Fried Egg
I enjoy variety. I like bowls with a little bit of everything. That’s what this bowl has! Soba noodles, red cabbage, bean sprouts, shredded carrots, cucumbers, crispy tofu and some bomb creamy peanut sauce to top it off! I wasn’t always a cold noodle fan. I use to think it was extremely weird because.. I… Continue reading Peanut Soba Noodles with Crispy Tamari Tofu
Some mornings, I enjoy spending some extra time to prepare a nice breakfast. Other days, I heavily depend on overnight oats or any baked goods I have for the week. Also, there’s those days I have time but I just don’t want to use the stove, clean more dishes than required and simply give myself… Continue reading Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Sesame chicken lo mein in a 5 ingredient homemade stir-fry sauce. A healthy and easy stir-fry dish you can whip together in just 25 minutes! I like stir fry dishes because you can throw in a lot of veggies and switch it up according to what you have available in your fridge. I don’t make… Continue reading Sesame Chicken Lo Mein
