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 →

Homemade Quinoa Ravioli

by Mardi // December 1, 2011 // 3 Comments

Recently, Bobbye, a Sprout & Pea reader asked me if I made my own quinoa pasta. Well, Bobbye, I never had but you inspired me to give it a go! I brought up the idea while I was home over... Continue reading →

Asparagus, Scallion & Tarragon Scrambled Eggs

by Mardi // September 4, 2011 // No Comments

As someone who loves to cook, sometimes the best distraction from a bad day is brainstorming a meal and experimenting in the kitchen. So, this morning, a not-so-hot feeling me started browsing eggs on foodgawker, quickly to come across an... Continue reading →

Baked Eggs With Shallots, Tomatoes & Cheese

by Mardi // August 8, 2011 // 2 Comments

For my last day at my old job my amazing intern Eli gave me one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen – a mini le creuset! It even matches the color of my large one. I had been thinking of... Continue reading →

Rosewater & Olive Oil Ice Cream

by Mardi // August 7, 2011 // 4 Comments

Ever since I purchased my ice cream machine, I’ve been racking my brain for interesting ingredients to toss into it. I had big plans to make pineapple sage ice cream with the fresh greens I picked from the garden, but... Continue reading →

Quinoa Pasta With Arugula and Pistachio Pesto & A Poached Egg

by Mardi // June 15, 2011 // No Comments

My absolute favorite meals are those made on the fly with leftover ingredients in my refrigerator. This week I just so happened to have a lot of leftover food and it somehow all magically meshed well together. Don’t ask why,... Continue reading →

Chocolate Lapsang Ice Cream

by Mardi // June 13, 2011 // 14 Comments

Last year, I was thrilled to find out that I had won first place in Healthline’s healthy holiday dessert contest. I was doubly excited when I found out that I would be receiving a big amazon gift card. Of course,... Continue reading →

Baked Egg In A Tomato With Parmesan

by Mardi // April 19, 2011 // 12 Comments

When I traveled to Israel last April, I experienced my own little food heaven, which included, amongst other tasty delights, a plethora of humus dishes, an introduction to Labneh and one of my favorite breakfasts, Shakshuka, or eggs baked with... Continue reading →

Pistachio Roasted Asparagus With A Sunny Side Up Egg

by Mardi // March 22, 2011 // 1 Comment

I can’t take credit for this dish. While I did help compile some of the added toppings, the base of this meal comes from the very talented Richie, who also just so happens to be the designer behind Sprout & Pea.... Continue reading →

Golden Beet & Ricotta Gnocchi

by Mardi // February 1, 2011 // 2 Comments

Walking through the farmer’s market last weekend, I came across some gorgeous golden beets. I didn’t know what I was going to do with them, but they were calling me towards them so I splurged and spent my pretty penny... Continue reading →