Allergy Fighting Nettle, Sorrel & Leek Soup

by Mardi // June 19, 2013 // No Comments

I was introduced to stinging nettle about a year ago via my favorite food podcast, Last Chance Foods. I was instantly sold on this green that folks claim cure seasonal allergies. Being that I’m allergic to just about everything, I... Continue reading →

Maple Roasted Carrot & Sunflower Sprout Salad With Garlic Chips, Toasted Almonds and Yogurt Sauce

by Mardi // May 10, 2013 // No Comments

Last weekend was really lovely – my mom was in town! I dragged her all over Brooklyn by foot and by ferry and as per usual we spent most of our time eating. Saturday night, my cousin joined us for... Continue reading →

Healthy & Simple Vegan Mayonnaise

by Mardi // April 11, 2013 // No Comments

Artichokes are my favorite vegetable and this is in part because I grew up eating them with my mom’s delicious mayo, shallot and lemon sauce – a sauce that doesn’t exactly add any health factor to this beautiful, nutritious green... Continue reading →

Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry With Smoked Almonds

by Mardi // March 19, 2013 // No Comments

After a weekend of eating out, followed by a Monday morning bagel and cream cheese spread at work, my body was hating on me for the gluten, meat and dairy overload. So, this week I am giving myself a gluten-free... Continue reading →

Simple Healthy Homemade Pad Thai

by Mardi // March 19, 2013 // 3 Comments

In the summer I crave Mexican food and in the winter I cannot get enough Thai food. Specifically, this winter. My co-workers and I have gotten into a bad habit of ordering thai food for lunch on cold, rainy and... Continue reading →

Vegan Pasta Alla Vodka With Smoky Shiitake Bacon

by Mardi // March 5, 2013 // 1 Comment

I’ve never been a fan of mushrooms, but that all changed this evening when I discovered the wonderful flavors of shiitake bacon. Recently, I’ve been attempting to curb my winter dining out addiction and really focus on cooking delicious plant-based... Continue reading →

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 →

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad With Pecorino,Toasted Hazelnuts, Lemon & Truffle Oil

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

This is a very belated holiday post, but it’s a recipe that can be made year round! Last year, a Christmas Eve tradition began. As I and two of my wonderful friends are often the only folks left in Brooklyn... Continue reading →

Vegan B.L.T. With Smoked Chickpeas, Kale & Hearts of Palm-Sundried Tomato Spread

by Mardi // December 30, 2012 // 2 Comments

I love discovering new food blogs and recently I stumbled across Have Cake Will Travel. After spending far too much time on my lunch break browsing through delicious recipes, I stopped on one that really caught my eye, and more... Continue reading →

Hearts of Palm & Sundried Tomato Dip

by Mardi // December 30, 2012 // No Comments

Hearts of palm were always one of my favorite salad additions growing up. My mom introduced me to them at a young age and I could often be found snacking on them when most kids would be snacking on potato... Continue reading →

Sprout & Pea

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

Author: Mardi