Adzuki Bean Pasta With Zucchini Spaghetti

by Mardi // July 28, 2014 // No Comments

With the move to a new neighborhood came new supermarkets and a new summer CSA with an abundance of zucchini. While my new local supermarkets lack some of my favorite ingredients, I did discover a pasta made from adzuki beans... Continue reading →

New Year’s Orzo Salad

by Mardi // January 3, 2012 // No Comments

There’s no telling what is in store for 2012 and frankly I find that exciting. I do know that my last days of 2011 and first days of the new year were spent in sunshine with loved ones and good... Continue reading →

Quinoa Pasta With Roasted Red Beets, Shallots, Goat Cheese & Toasted Pine Nuts

by Mardi // December 28, 2011 // 3 Comments

It happened again. Another supper club left me with a plethora of goat cheese in my refrigerator. One would think that I would learn to stop overestimating by now, but I can’t help but always air on the side of... Continue reading →

Gluten Free Rugelach With Strawberry Rhubarb Jam & Pine Nuts

by Mardi // December 6, 2010 // 4 Comments

Growing up, my mom always made incredible rugelach for Hanukkah, but I’ve never attempted the traditional dessert myself. Our extended family invited us to a holiday lunch this weekend and my parents just so happened to be in town from... Continue reading →

Root Vegetable Salad With Pickled Garlic

by Mardi // November 9, 2010 // 2 Comments

Since I got back from Vermont, I’ve been picking my brain about what to do with the pickled garlic I purchased at Grafton Village Cheese Farm (aside from eating it straight out of the jar). After a weekend of heavy... Continue reading →

Black Quinoa, Toasted Pine Nuts, Onion & Parmesan

by Mardi // November 2, 2010 // 3 Comments

I’ve had a lull in cooking inspiration the past few days, perhaps because I was distracted by all of the Halloween festivities going on around me. I didn’t even cook anything with pumpkin this weekend (but I did put together... Continue reading →

Spaghetti Limone With Toasted Pine Nuts

by Mardi // September 13, 2010 // 7 Comments

One of my favorite pasta dishes is spaghetti limone and one of my favorite places to order it is Lil’ Frankies. Being a lemon and cheese addict, this dish hits the spot every time. Yesterday was a cold, rainy Sunday... Continue reading →

Quinoa Pasta With Pesto & Fresh Tomatoes

by Mardi // September 1, 2010 // 1 Comment

Lately, it’s become known that if you’re coming to my house for dinner, you should not make any plans to go out and socialize after. This is due to my affinity for cooking with garlic. So, in proper Mardi form,... Continue reading →

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