Inspired by the dynamic duo of Dr. Roizen and Chef Jim at the Cleveland Clinic, where I interned last summer, I’m embarking on a mission to introduce culinary medicine in an accessible way – through social media. Every Friday, I’ll be sharing a “Functional Foodie” recipe as part of my job as Patient Care Navigator at… Continue reading NTD Oatmeal Cookies (GF + V)
Category: Cookies
Parents’ 21st Anniversary Dessert: Creamy Lemony Almond Shortbread Dessert (GF + V)
My parents celebrated their 21st anniversary on June 3rd. Woohoo! While I’ve been looking at their wedding pictures for years, I had only recently learned that neither of my parents actually tasted their wedding cake in full. How could that be?! After hearing such blasphemy, I concluded on two things: 1) I will eat (and… Continue reading Parents’ 21st Anniversary Dessert: Creamy Lemony Almond Shortbread Dessert (GF + V)
Unoscotti: the once-baked biscotti you never knew you needed (GF + DF)
‘Tis the season to be jolly. ‘Tis also the season to bake trays upon trays of cookies. Out of all desserts, biscotti are a must-have for Italian christmases. This year, I wanted to hold onto this tradition, but shake it up a bit. Instead of orange peel, why not add grapefruit zest for a floral… Continue reading Unoscotti: the once-baked biscotti you never knew you needed (GF + DF)
Pie crust scraps 3 ways: nut tartlet, linzer cookies, & baci di dama (GF + V)
In late October, I accomplished something unexpected: making an apple pie. This was such a surprise, because considering I’ve spent the last 19 years sneering at pies, here I was, loving pie, going for my second slice. I ended up having leftover pie crust dough. What to do, what to do… I wanted to challenge… Continue reading Pie crust scraps 3 ways: nut tartlet, linzer cookies, & baci di dama (GF + V)
Around the World: Swedish cuisine
Amidst coronavirus, I’m sticking to what I – and a lot of other people – love most: cooking and baking. One challenge I’ve presented to myself is to make a dish (or dishes) of international cuisines every week, learn some words from the language, and e-visit some of the country’s landmarks. Some of these dishes… Continue reading Around the World: Swedish cuisine
Around the World: American cuisine
Amidst coronavirus, I’m sticking to what I – and a lot of other people – love most: cooking and baking. One challenge I’ve presented to myself is to make a dish (or dishes) of international cuisines every week, learn some words from the language, and e-visit some of the country’s landmarks. Some of these dishes… Continue reading Around the World: American cuisine
Nut Butter Cookies (GF + DF)
No-bake Chocolate Protein Cookies
Cookies. Protein. No-bake. Yeah, right. Believe it or not, this odd pairing is actually possible. Even better, it can be whipped out in less than 10 minutes. Besides my cheesecakes and peanut butter chickpea energy balls that I adore, no-bake snacks (or desserts) have often seemed unpalatable. They look a little too gooey, and there’s just… Continue reading No-bake Chocolate Protein Cookies
The Cookie Cupcake
Can’t decide between a cupcake or cookie? You can have your cookie and cupcake with this innovative twist on the classic, the “Cookie Cupcake.” Not a keen cupcake decorator? When it came to testing out my brother’s birthday cupcakes, I have to admit they weren’t beautiful. Luckily, I have discovered the easiest way to decorate a cupcake that is… Continue reading The Cookie Cupcake
Savoiardi (Italian Lady Fingers)
When the annual Café Cultural, at my brother’s school came up, we were delighted to share our Italian heritage with the traditional Italian savoiardo. Savoiardi are an Italian dessert that are similar to Lady Fingers, but since they are Italian, they are double in size. As it turns out, I was very lucky to have used… Continue reading Savoiardi (Italian Lady Fingers)