Cardamom & Orange Stuffing

by Mardi // October 24, 2011 // 9 Comments

It may be a little bit early for Thanksgiving, but tonight I decided to get into the spirit of the holiday and make some stuffing. I was inspired by a new favorite drink that I’ve been enjoying recently at a... Continue reading →

Red Flannel Hash

by Mardi // September 30, 2011 // 1 Comment

I’m kicking off my first $5 challenge meal with a dish that’s perfect for both breakfast and dinner. It also shares a name with my favorite season that is just upon us- red flannel season, or as most people like... Continue reading →

Goat Cheese, Shallot & Sweet Balsamic Roasted Fig Bruschetta

by Mardi // August 26, 2011 // 2 Comments

There’s nothing that I love more than goat cheese, shallots and vinegar. Ok, well maybe there are some things, but these are certainly at the top of my list when it comes to foods that always seem to hit the... 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 →

Fresh Feta & Watermelon Salad

by Mardi // June 7, 2011 // No Comments

Summer has arrived! My apologies for the lack of posting this past week, but the warm weather and some fun events have stolen away any recent computer time. It has been time well spent though. I’ve catered a wedding party,... Continue reading →

Simple Sweet Potato Fries

by Mardi // May 10, 2011 // 19 Comments

For the longest time, I’ve been wanting to make sweet potato fries and after whipping these guys up last night, I’m not quite sure what was stopping me. This is one of the simplest snacks to prepare and if done... 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 →

White Bean Burger With Scallion & Greek Yogurt Sauce

by Mardi // March 30, 2011 // No Comments

After a long relaxing weekend (special related shout out below), I wanted to start my Monday off right, so I challenged myself to make a dish that I had once failed at preparing properly: white bean burgers. The first time... Continue reading →

Sweet & Savory Bruschetta

by Mardi // March 15, 2011 // 2 Comments

This Saturday marked the second successful run of Brooklyn Fork & Spoon supper club. Aside from the fantastic group of guests, one of the big highlights of the dinner was the first course – a sweet and savory bruschetta. I’m... Continue reading →

Mom’s “Chicken Something”

by Mardi // February 24, 2011 // No Comments

Growing up, my family ate a lot of chicken for dinner and over the years my mom would use her culinary knowledge to whip up new recipes that never ceased to satisfy our big appetites. After so many new variations... Continue reading →

Sprout & Pea

home cooking in an urban, organic, gluten-conscious kitchen

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