Sweet Potato Spaghetti With Tangy Yogurt Sauce & Chives

by Mardi // October 25, 2012 // 7 Comments

Sweet potatoes seem to be taking over my apartment lately thanks to the abundance of them that appear in my CSA each week. So, when I finally had a night in and a chance to get creative with my dinner,... Continue reading →

Quinoa & Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cilantro, Scallions and Lime

by Mardi // September 18, 2012 // No Comments

I had a craving for brussels sprouts but I didn’t want to just sauté them with shallots and lemon as I often do. I was racking my brain for inspiration when my eyes landed on a bunch of fresh cilantro sitting to... Continue reading →

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 →

Orange, Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb

by Mardi // September 16, 2012 // 2 Comments

While most of the recipes on this blog are vegetarian or vegan, I do consider myself a part-time carnivore. It has just been some time since I’ve cooked any meat. That all changed last week when I had a hankering... Continue reading →

Vegan Risotto With Roasted Pumpkin

by Mardi // September 16, 2012 // 2 Comments

A few weeks ago I had an incredible vegan meal at a little spot right around the corner from my old stomping grounds in the West Village. I was equally excited to be dining in the old hood as I... Continue reading →

Chimichurri Roasted Potatoes & Yellow Beets With Yogurt Sauce

by Mardi // September 1, 2012 // No Comments

Growing up in Miami, I was exposed the the delicious world of chimichurri at a young age. It was often on the menu when my parents and I would go out to eat and my mom would occasionally top off... Continue reading →

White Beans In Tomato Sauce With Greek Yogurt

by Mardi // July 24, 2012 // 2 Comments

A few weeks ago, I returned from one of the best vacations of my life. I traveled to Italy for my friend’s wedding. Not just any friend, but my very first friend. Nicole and I have known each other since... Continue reading →

Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

by Mardi // July 24, 2012 // No Comments

I’m a bit of a Pinterest addict these days. It’s become an incredible source for discovering new recipes and recently I came across quite a few different pins for vegan cookie dough- needless to say, my curiosity was piqued. On... Continue reading →

Quinoa Linguine with Roasted Summer Vegetables & Fresh Basil

by Mardi // July 12, 2012 // 8 Comments

Recently, my friend Caitlin asked me if I would give her a little cooking lesson, and since there’s nothing that I love more than cooking with friends and watching their eyes widen as ingredients fuse together, I jumped at the... Continue reading →

Potato Salad With Garlic Scape & Hazelnut Pesto

by Mardi // June 30, 2012 // 1 Comment

Admittedly, I made this recipe quite a few weeks ago. I took a little break from the ol’ blog to travel to a place that I am now very much in love with, Italy. More on the magical city of... Continue reading →

Sprout & Pea

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

Author: Mardi