Mashed Squash with Cardamom, Honey & Cashew Cream

by Mardi // September 17, 2012 // 1 Comment

As excited as I was to roast my first leg of lamb the other night, I still wanted to eat my veggies. We received an adorable baby acorn squash with our CSA and still had a butternut squash laying around... Continue reading →

Red Scallion, Thyme & Ricotta Bruschetta

by Mardi // May 5, 2012 // 3 Comments

After a winter of very heavy meals and far too much eating out, I am looking forward to a creative summer in my kitchen. With the cool temperatures dragging on, I’ve been in a bit of an inspiration lull over... Continue reading →

Carrot, Ginger & Scallion Salad

by Mardi // April 22, 2012 // 2 Comments

After a glutenous Passover Seder a few weeks ago, my body needed to reboot with something light and refreshing, but of course I had plans to attend another giant feast the following day at my friend’s Easter Brunch. So I... Continue reading →

Fennel & Apple Salad With Shallots, Toasted Pecans & Pecorino

by Mardi // January 10, 2012 // 1 Comment

You know those days where everything in your tiny little world seems to stand still for just long enough to take it all in? Those days where you just feel grateful for it all? Saturday was one of those days... Continue reading →

Cardamom & Orange Stuffing

by Mardi // October 24, 2011 // 9 Comments

It may be a little bit early for Thanksgiving, but tonight I decided to get into the spirit of the holiday and make some stuffing. I was inspired by a new favorite drink that I’ve been enjoying recently at a... Continue reading →

Red Flannel Hash

by Mardi // September 30, 2011 // 1 Comment

I’m kicking off my first $5 challenge meal with a dish that’s perfect for both breakfast and dinner. It also shares a name with my favorite season that is just upon us- red flannel season, or as most people like... Continue reading →

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Toasted Pecans, Pecorino & Truffle Vinaigrette

by Mardi // September 27, 2011 // No Comments

I love nights when spontaneity takes over and before you know it you’re sitting down enjoying a big home cooked meal and a million laughs with a few of your closest friends. Sunday was one such night, and I wanted to make... Continue reading →

Roasted Root Veggie Bundles

by Mardi // September 7, 2011 // 4 Comments

I had a ton of scallions leftover from my breakfast the other morning so I spent much of my day today browsing my favorite food porn sites for ideas on what to do with them. By the end of the... Continue reading →

Potato Pizza Take Two

by Mardi // September 3, 2011 // No Comments

Yesterday I read this article about potatoes, and specifically purple potatoes, lowering blood pressure and boosting your overall health. Yesterday, I was also craving pizza. Naturally, the first thing that came to mind was the recent potato pizza I had made.... Continue reading →

Goat Cheese, Shallot & Sweet Balsamic Roasted Fig Bruschetta

by Mardi // August 26, 2011 // 2 Comments

There’s nothing that I love more than goat cheese, shallots and vinegar. Ok, well maybe there are some things, but these are certainly at the top of my list when it comes to foods that always seem to hit the... Continue reading →

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