Sweet Summer Tomato & White Bean Salad With Fresh Herbs, Lemon Zest & Olive Oil

by Mardi // August 10, 2013 // No Comments

These days, time spent in my kitchen has been limited and meals have been quick. It’s for good reason though – I’ve been spending much of my spare time in a different kitchen. In June, I began attending culinary school... 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 →

Warm Lentils With Leeks, Tomatoes & Avocado

by Mardi // October 13, 2011 // 6 Comments

There’s a first time for everything and this week was both my first bike accident and my first time making lentils. My weekend started off great with friends and family in town- birthday celebrations, brunches, dinners, a whole lot of... 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 →

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 →

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 →

White Bean & Guacamole Layer Dip

by Mardi // December 27, 2010 // No Comments

My roommate was nice enough to meet me after work to run some errands this week. Not so surprisingly, after a cold walk home, we were both craving warm Mexican food. Instead of shelling out money at our favorite local... Continue reading →

Quinoa Pasta With Pesto & Fresh Tomatoes

by Mardi // September 1, 2010 // 1 Comment

Lately, it’s become known that if you’re coming to my house for dinner, you should not make any plans to go out and socialize after. This is due to my affinity for cooking with garlic. So, in proper Mardi form,... Continue reading →

My Staple Salad

by Mardi // August 11, 2010 // No Comments

After a weekend of some heavy vendor food at Lollapalooza, I was in need of something fresh for dinner last night, so I decided to make my fail-proof favorite salad. This is is one of my favorite, simple meals and... Continue reading →

Sunday Dinners Inspired By Rooftop Farms

by Mardi // July 28, 2010 // No Comments

I feel very fortunate to live just a few blocks away from one of the best spots in Brooklyn: Rooftop Farms. I started hearing and reading about Rooftop Farms when I moved to the neighborhood almost a year ago. It... Continue reading →

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