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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Vermicelli Noodle Salad

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

Another unfamiliar item arrived in my CSA box last week. When I opened our box of exciting new discoveries, I was greeted with a green that looked something like cilantro meets arugula. I took a bite of a leaf and was met... Continue reading →

White Bean Puree With Sautéed Mustard Greens & A Poached Egg

by Mardi // May 6, 2012 // 1 Comment

Summer has arrived! Almost. There are still a few cool days that keep rearing their heads but that is quite alright with me. Those ever so slightly cool evenings make for a perfect night to have friends over for a... Continue reading →

Warm Sorrel & Sunchoke Salad With A Poached Egg

by Mardi // April 4, 2012 // 2 Comments

The weather has been all over the place lately and with that, so have my eating habits. It seems that this warm one day, freezing the next pattern also seems to send me into a pattern of home-cooked healthy meal... Continue reading →

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