If you and your family love eating bananas as much as me and my family, then you will enjoy my banana and carrot muffins. This muffin recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free. I have found one of the best gluten-free flour. I often use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour (https://www.bobsredmill.com/gluten-free-1-to-1-baking-flour.html?). The best part about these muffins is that they have carrots mixed in with the bananas. For children who are picky eaters and don't like vegetables, ... View the Post
Homemade Pickled Purple Cabbage with doTERRA Basil, Dill, and Black Pepper Essential Oils
Making homemade pickled vegetables is so simple. Throughout history, people have been pickling vegetables, fruits, and meat products in order to preserve food that may otherwise be spoiled. Food preservation through pickling can provide delicious alternatives for fresh fruits or vegetables during the winter season. By pickling your own favorite vegetables or fruits, you can control what ingredients you put into the brine. Our stomach needs to be populated with good bacteria. Studies have ... View the Post
Vegan Cilantro Mint & Pistachio Pesto with doTERRA Cilantro, Lime, and Pink Pepper Essential Oils
Growing up as a second generation Southeast Asian, my family and I are accustomed to eating lots of fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, garlic, and other spices, including chili peppers in most dishes. Typically, pesto is not something that Southeast Asians make because it's not part of our cultural cuisine. We do have many homemade sauces that are used as condiments. Since I grew up in America, we have learned to appreciate the diverse cuisines that make up the cultural diversity of this country. ... View the Post
Gluten-Free Banana and Spinach Muffins with doTERRA Cinnamon Bark & Lemon Essential Oils
This is one of my favorite muffins to make as it is not only gluten-free, but it’s also dairy-free and can be easily tweaked for a vegan version. It does come out green and perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast or snack for the kids and the entire family! For a vegan friendly version, you can opt out the egg in the recipe and they will still taste good. If you are a doTERRA essential oils user and have cinnamon bark and lemon oils, add the 2 drops of cinnamon bark and 4 drops of lemon ... View the Post
Wild Rice Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Baby Greens
Cooking with organic and gluten-free ingredients do not have to be expensive. With increasing demands of organic and gluten-free foods, these items are now available at local grocery stores and have become more affordable than shopping at specialty food stores. As someone who likes to try new foods with health benefits and flavors, I made wild rice salad with roasted vegetables one day and shared it with my family and they loved the flavors! I’ve come to enjoy whole grain wild rice more now than ... View the Post
Gluten-Free Banana Spinach Pancakes
I love making spinach and banana smoothie using plant-based milk like almond, coconut, or cashew. I've always loved eating spinach ever since I was a child. I didn't have a choice because my mom would cook spinach for me quite often because it's a nutrient-rich green leaf vegetable. Growing up with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, I was very anemic and didn't have a good appetite. I struggled with eating any type of food and was very thin. So spinach became a staple vegetable in my diet. I guess ... View the Post
