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 →

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 →

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 →

Red Scallion, Thyme & Ricotta Bruschetta

by Mardi // May 5, 2012 // 3 Comments

After a winter of very heavy meals and far too much eating out, I am looking forward to a creative summer in my kitchen. With the cool temperatures dragging on, I’ve been in a bit of an inspiration lull over... Continue reading →

Vegetable Thai Quinoa

by Mardi // March 7, 2012 // 1 Comment

Thai food is my weakness in the winter. I say weakness because when I’m craving it, I always order in from my favorite spot down the street and enjoy an ultra veg night on my couch with a good movie... Continue reading →

Watermelon Cucumber Gazpacho

by Mardi // July 10, 2011 // No Comments

After a great Fourth of July weekend, I returned home to a whole watermelon sitting on my kitchen counter. It had been there, leftover from a supper club dinner, staring me in the face for a few weeks and I have been... Continue reading →

White Bean Enchiladas

by Mardi // May 16, 2011 // 1 Comment

I actually first made these for Cinco de Mayo two weeks ago. The ladies I was feeding, however, devoured the entire dish before I had the chance to take a photo. So, on this rainy Sunday, with a hankering for... Continue reading →

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 →

Vegetarian Chili

by Mardi // February 17, 2011 // 7 Comments

Happy birthday to my friend Katie in Montreal who sent me her recipe for this delicious veggie chili that I made last night! I’ve really been craving chili recently but I had never made it before. I’ve come across many... Continue reading →

White Bean Burritos

by Mardi // August 20, 2010 // No Comments

An old friend came over for dinner last night and he happens to be just as health conscious an eater as I am these days. I had a hankering for veggie burritos and when I mentioned my idea to him,... Continue reading →

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