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 →

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 →

Quinoa Pasta With Toasted Hazelnuts & Brussels Sprouts

by Mardi // April 28, 2012 // No Comments

Until a few days ago, hazelnuts were rather foreign to me. It’s a nut that for one reason or another, I have never experimented with in the kitchen. That all changed when I was preparing a rather bland salad at... Continue reading →

Quinoa Pasta With Sage Butter, Brussels Sprouts & Shallots

by Mardi // December 12, 2011 // 3 Comments

When my mom and I hand made quinoa ravioli a few weeks ago, I wanted to top it with something light to let the homemade flavors and textures shine. So, we decided to make a little sage, shallot and butter... Continue reading →

Potato Pizza Take Two

by Mardi // September 3, 2011 // No Comments

Yesterday I read this article about potatoes, and specifically purple potatoes, lowering blood pressure and boosting your overall health. Yesterday, I was also craving pizza. Naturally, the first thing that came to mind was the recent potato pizza I had made.... Continue reading →

The Red Wine Pasta Experiment

by Mardi // March 31, 2011 // 4 Comments

I attempted red wine pasta once before and while the dish came out tasty, I found no trace of a red wine flavor when it hit my mouth. Last night, after an afternoon spent browsing for recipes, I decided that... Continue reading →

Brussels Sprouts With Lemon & Parmesan

by Mardi // February 25, 2011 // No Comments

While I’m not a fan of the popular anchovy salad, a small part of me want to call these Caesar salad brussels sprouts. The combination of the lemon and parmesan with these almost gives them the flavor of a Caesar... Continue reading →

Salt & Vinegar Brussels Sprouts

by Mardi // February 9, 2011 // No Comments

If there is one junk food I can’t resist, it’s salt and vinegar potato chips. In general, my palette likes a big punch when it comes to flavor and that crunch and tang sealed in an airtight bag is something... Continue reading →

My Favorite Brussels Sprouts Recipe

by Mardi // November 19, 2010 // 2 Comments

I’ve mentioned these brussels sprouts before but they were hidden in a large dinner party post and I thought they deserved their own show, especially since they’re a great side dish for the upcoming holidays. 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 →

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