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featured recipes

all recipes
Pandan Almond Crinkle Cookies
sweets, asian desserts, baked goods
vegetarian
Pandan Almond Crinkle Cookies
sweets, asian desserts, baked goods
vegetarian
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sweets, asian desserts, baked goods
vegetarian
Simple Genoise Sponge
sweets, baked goods
Simple Genoise Sponge
sweets, baked goods
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sweets, baked goods
Anabolic French Toast
mains, breakfast, high-protein sweets
vegetarian
Anabolic French Toast
mains, breakfast, high-protein sweets
vegetarian
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mains, breakfast, high-protein sweets
vegetarian
Scallion Oil Noodles
mains, noodles & pasta
vegan, vegetarian
Scallion Oil Noodles
mains, noodles & pasta
vegan, vegetarian
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mains, noodles & pasta
vegan, vegetarian
Chinese Steamed Egg
small bites, snacks
vegetarian, gluten free
Chinese Steamed Egg
small bites, snacks
vegetarian, gluten free
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small bites, snacks
vegetarian, gluten free
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
mains, noodles & pasta, seafood
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
mains, noodles & pasta, seafood
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mains, noodles & pasta, seafood
Stabilized Strawberry Cream
sweets, cold treats
vegetarian, gluten free
Stabilized Strawberry Cream
sweets, cold treats
vegetarian, gluten free
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sweets, cold treats
vegetarian, gluten free
Vegan Chorizo Chili
mains, curries & stews
vegan, vegetarian
Vegan Chorizo Chili
mains, curries & stews
vegan, vegetarian
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mains, curries & stews
vegan, vegetarian
Mini Dulce de Leche Apple Rose Tart
sweets, baked goods
vegetarian
Mini Dulce de Leche Apple Rose Tart
sweets, baked goods
vegetarian
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sweets, baked goods
vegetarian
Homemade Speculoos Cookie Butter
sweets, baked goods
vegetarian
Homemade Speculoos Cookie Butter
sweets, baked goods
vegetarian
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sweets, baked goods
vegetarian
Garlic, Basil, and Mushroom Gnocchi
mains, noodles & pasta
gluten free, vegetarian
Garlic, Basil, and Mushroom Gnocchi
mains, noodles & pasta
gluten free, vegetarian
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mains, noodles & pasta
gluten free, vegetarian
Lemon Genoise with Cream and Strawberries
sweets, baked goods
Lemon Genoise with Cream and Strawberries
sweets, baked goods
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sweets, baked goods

latest blog posts

blog
reads

Here’s a collection on my latest reads! Periodically updated :)

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Meet Sally

Sally isn’t a person: she’s my sourdough starter! Let’s dive into the basics of sourdough and why YOU should make a starter.

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What is Muscle Hypertrophy?

From the biology of muscles and optimal training styles to measures of progress, strength training is a science. Let’s talk about it!

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An Intro to Macro[nutrients]

Read about the three primary macronutrients—carbohydrates, fats, and proteins—the basic differences, functions, and what common foods fall in each category.

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