White Bean “Risotto” With Swiss Chard & Mascarpone

by Mardi // February 20, 2013 // No Comments

After a fun, but long day shopping at Ikea with some friends, instead of building the bed frame that I bought, I decided to make a quick dinner and plop myself on the couch. This “no-rice risotto” is a recipe... Continue reading →

Red Chard, Onion & Goat Cheese Tacos

by Mardi // February 10, 2012 // No Comments

When I arrived at work on a recent Monday morning, my computer wouldn’t turn on so I took it as an opportunity to finally flip through the beautiful cookbook that I had scooped up at a recent book giveaway. It... Continue reading →

Cheesy Parmesan Quinoa With Sweet Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes

by Mardi // October 19, 2011 // 6 Comments

Welcome to the start of my twelve plus weeks of one handed meals. Turns out, my little bike accident resulted in me in a hand splint and the possibility of surgery. Crossing fingers that the latter is not necessary. When... Continue reading →

Warm Lentils With Leeks, Tomatoes & Avocado

by Mardi // October 13, 2011 // 6 Comments

There’s a first time for everything and this week was both my first bike accident and my first time making lentils. My weekend started off great with friends and family in town- birthday celebrations, brunches, dinners, a whole lot of... Continue reading →

Pistachio & Asparagus Quinoa

by Mardi // June 20, 2011 // 1 Comment

Ever since I made pistachio roasted asparagus, I’ve been craving that slightly sweet, savory and uniquely textured combination. I’ve eaten it on its own, and placed it over a tortilla and topped it with a fried egg, so this weekend... Continue reading →

Farro, Leek & Green Tomato Risotto

by Mardi // May 17, 2011 // No Comments

Farro is a grain that I adore. It has great texture, is packed with protein, is low in gluten, and I have been itching to cook with. Unfortunately, I always have a hard time finding it, so when I came... Continue reading →

Quinoa With Garlic Roasted Tomatoes, Chickpeas & Feta

by Mardi // January 7, 2011 // 2 Comments

Quinoa has become one of my favorite meals over the past year, so I am constantly trying to think up new ways to prepare this wonderful superfood. I had purchased a large package of compari tomatoes about a week ago... Continue reading →

The Friendtastic Feast! (Thanksgiving Potluck)

by Mardi // November 24, 2010 // 1 Comment

I love any excuse to have all of my friends over for a big meal and Thanksgiving is just about the perfect excuse! Sunday night, we hosted a pre-Thanksgiving potluck at our place and boy did our talented friends deliver! ... Continue reading →

Homemade Veggie Soup

by Mardi // November 19, 2010 // No Comments

Both my friend and I have been fighting a nasty cold this week, so yesterday I invited her over for some homemade vegetable soup and a movie. I had some nice root vegetables left over from my root veggie salad... Continue reading →

Red Quinoa With Leeks & Currants

by Mardi // October 5, 2010 // 1 Comment

This one is inspired by a couscous dish my mom always made growing up and by good friends with a healthy appetite coming for dinner. Quinoa has been my default dish these days so it’s been a challenge to think... Continue reading →

Sprout & Pea

home cooking in an urban, organic, gluten-conscious kitchen

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