I like to play pretend a lot. It's one of those childhood habits that I never fully grew out of. In our household, it translates into me treating the kitchen and dining table as an actual cafe, even when it's just the two of us at home. We've affectionately called it Cafe Lilo, and it's a cafe that's...
On The Go Breakfast Recipes
When you're busy, on the go breakfasts will make your mornings easier! These recipes offer healthy portable breakfasts. If you're finding it hard to eat breakfast before school or work, give these grab and go breakfast recipes a try.
Chinese Tea Eggs (Cha Ye Dan)
When the flat starts smelling like a traditional herbal medicine shop, you know the Chinese Tea Eggs are brewing on the stovetop. Jonathan will start complaining because he hates the star anise smell, but it brings me back to my childhood. Growing up, my mom always made these Chinese Tea Eggs whenever we went to a potluck...
Super Oat Smoothie (GF)
This smoothie contains sprouted oats and oat milk! It's a healthy smoothie that is packed with nutrients and fiber.
Healthy No-Bake Puffed Cereal Bars (Vegan, GF)
These healthy chewy puffed cereal bars are great for breakfast or any time you need a quick snack! They are chewy, raw, packed with nuts, fruits and seeds.
Murmura Spicy Puffed Rice (Borugulu) (Vegan, GF)
Murmura Spicy Puffed Rice (borugulu) is a great mid-morning snack. It has just enough spice to make it interesting, and packed with nuts to give you energy.
Breakfast Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Bergamot and Spelt
We've made it into February, and survived the cold January! Horray! It's time to indulge a little with a dessert for breakfast. This breakfast greek yogurt cheesecake has a crust made from spelt flakes and is topped with grapes and granola. It's flavored with bergamot, the citrusy floral scent in earl grey teas. It's simple, beautiful and...
Savory Muffins with Parmesan, Bacon and Spring Onions
These are savory muffins through and through - from the toppings to the batter. Bacon, parmesan and spring onions fill these savory muffins to the brim. Extra virgin olive oil gives them a distinct rich taste. Enjoy these savory muffins as a hearty breakfast. They also work as a grab 'n go breakfast, or a light...
Peanut Butter Granola Bars with Honey by Ever So Sweet
Good morning! We have a guest blogger on The Worktop today! Kirsty from Ever So Sweet is sharing with us a bit about mornings on her worktop. She's also made some Peanut Butter Granola Bars with Honey, and they look delicious! You can find her recipe below. I host guest posts on The Worktop to...
Avocado Smoothie with Hemp Seeds (GF)
This Avocado Smoothie with Hemp Seeds will give you a burst of energy to start the day! Made with avocado, bananas, greek yogurt, almond milk and hemp seeds.
Rosemary and Cayenne Coconut Chips (Toasted Trail Mix) (Vegan, GF)
This is a paleo trail mix that is also low carb and keto friendly. Make this toasted trail mix for a healthy mid-morning snack!
Maple Oat Biscotti
Today is the day that the Internet is over taken by hundreds of cookie recipes! Each year, food bloggers worldwide participate in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. Every participant bakes three dozen cookies to send to three different bloggers - secret santa style, and makes a little donation to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. And today, December 15th,...
Banana Oatmeal Cookies for a Healthy Breakfast (GF, Dairy-free, Egg Free)
Packed with oatmeal, bananas, flax seeds, and no refined sugar, these Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy breakfast. This healthy banana breakfast cookie is made without egg, has no flour, and is also vegan and gluten free.
Healthy Zucchini and Oat Muffins
Why did the little boy eat yeast and shoe polish before going to bed? So he could rise and shine in the morning! Ha ha! If it were only that easy! I'm relaunching The Worktop today with a focus on breakfast and brunch foods. Yum! Every morning, the thought of breakfast and coffee is what gets...
Raw Vegan Energy Bars with Goji Berries & Oats (Vegan, GF)
These Raw Vegan Energy Bars with Goji Berries and Oats are made with oats, natural peanut butter, goji berries, pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate. They are simple to make and a perfect pick me up snack any time of the day.
Coconut Banana Bread with Red Bean Buttercream Frosting
A quick and easy coconut banana bread. Frosted with red bean buttercream for a festive Chinese New Year treat. The first month of this year went by in such a whirl! I've just realized that I'm so far behind on posting in 2014. It's not that I haven't been cooking and developing recipes,...