Avocado & Greek Yogurt Dip

by Mardi // March 2, 2011 // 4 Comments

On Sunday, my roommate and I hosted an Oscar party at our apartment which excited me not only because it was an opportunity to get dressed up, but because it was a great excuse for me to try out some... Continue reading →

Mom’s Coleslaw

by Mardi // February 23, 2011 // 2 Comments

I just got back from a gorgeous weekend with my family in Miami. It was extra special since my cousin had flown in from San Francisco and my grandfather was also down in in the sunshine state so we all... Continue reading →

Cheap Eats!

by Mardi // February 3, 2011 // 9 Comments

Pictured above is the contents of my dinner last night- my dinner that only cost me $3.49. What I made with these tasty veggies and Greek yogurt is a recipe I have posted previously, but I decided to post it... Continue reading →

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

by Mardi // December 29, 2010 // 37 Comments

Hands down, my absolute favorite side dish is my mom’s mashed potatoes. She makes them with sour cream which gives them a nice creamy tang and when it comes to food, I tend to devour anything with a little tang.... Continue reading →

Sweet Potato & Red Beet Mash

by Mardi // November 2, 2010 // 5 Comments

I’m calling this one a dish for the kids – colorful mashed potatoes! I myself do not have any kids, but if I did, I would probably serve them this. What kid wouldn’t want pink mashed potatoes? It’s healthy to... Continue reading →

Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

by Mardi // October 26, 2010 // 9 Comments

The start of cold weather calls for warm roasted potatoes – at least for me. I had a hankering for potatoes and some kind of green vegetable the other night so I decided to buy some yukon golds, red golds... Continue reading →

Broccoli & Leek Purée

by Mardi // October 21, 2010 // No Comments

This one is my mom’s original recipe and a smart way for her to get me to eat my vegetables when I was growing up. I made this recently for some friends who, like myself, drooled over it, so I... Continue reading →

Steamed Artichoke With Healthy Dipping Sauce

by Mardi // September 21, 2010 // 9 Comments

Artichokes have been a long time favorite vegetable of mine and there’s no better way to enjoy them than steamed with a great side sauce. Growing up, when most kids begged their mom for mac and cheese for dinner, I... Continue reading →

Roasted Vegetables With Yogurt Sauce

by Mardi // August 17, 2010 // No Comments

It may be hot out, but tonight was calling for some Stan Getz and some roasted winter vegetables. I have my friend Nicky to thank for my love of roasted veggies. When she first moved here from Australia and was... Continue reading →

Edamame Dip

by Mardi // August 2, 2010 // 20 Comments

A while ago, I came across this recipe for edamame dip in Bon Appetit and it has since become a staple snack, especially for when I have guests over. The best part about this recipe is that aside from the... Continue reading →

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