Carrot Cake Granola {Leftovers Club}
If you’ve been wondering why I never shared the recipe for the delicious carrot cake granola I served as the...
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Syria: Ma’amoul
Ma’amoul are semolina shortbread cookies popular across the Middle East. They are filled with either dates or nuts – commonly...
An Unbelievable 10 Years in Washington D.C.
It’s damn near impossible for me to believe that today marks my 10 year anniversary in Washington D.C. On the...
This is What’s Up Doc: Vegan Carrot Soup with Toasted Chickpeas and Tahini Crema
I am definitely a sucker for soup with fancy condiments. In fact, writing this post just reminded me that it’s...
Delving into Deep Fried Pizza and the Quest to Beat 2 Amy’s
I fell for 2 Amy’s quickly after moving to D.C. It was close by my parent’s house, where I was living at the time, so it become a frequent haunt. Well,...
It’s National Pizza Month, Let’s Celebrate!
October is National Pizza Month. Rumor has it that it was designated as such by Congress in 1987, although after a quick search of the Congressional Record I am still...
Mediterranean Quinoa Wraps
Just a quick note today to bring you a healthy vegetarian lunch idea. These quinoa wraps have all the flavors of a Greek salad, plus chickpeas for additional protein. They’re...
A New Take on Your Favorite Bar Food: Buffalo Chicken Chili with Blue Cheese Crumbles
I’m pretty excited about the recipe I’m sharing with you today. Did you realize it was possible to turn buffalo chicken wings into a hot bowl of chili? Well, not...
Moving Day and Early Thoughts on the Joys of Homeownership
After over three weeks of being in two places at once, we are finally completely moved into our new home. Organized or able to find anything, ever… that’s another story. ...
Tofu, Broccoli & Pineapple Rice Bowl with Spicy Pineapple-Peanut Sauce
I didn’t even realize it, but I’ve been on a total vegan kick lately. I’ve still been devouring these curried quinoa wraps for lunch everyday, going on two weeks now. ...
Weekend Recap, with a Side of Tofu Pad Thai
This weekend was quite different from last, largely out of necessity. No sleeping in was involved, and other than the half bottle of wine I drank while impatiently waiting the hour...
Lunch for the Week: Curried Quinoa Wrap with Avo-Citrus Slaw (Vegan!)
Do you know what speaks highly for this recipe? It’s Friday, and I am just as much looking forward to devouring one of these wraps at lunch time today as...
Soba Noodles with Green Tea Poached Salmon
This was one of those recipes that immediately caught my eye. I’ve never poached fish period, and have certainly had never thought to poach it in tea. This isn’t a...
Household Priorities and Baja Chicken Sliders
Can you guess the very first thing we did when we got keys to the new house and access to a moving van? Move the grill and the lawn furniture,...
Warm Chocolate Melting Cake (Courtney’s Other True Love)
It was Courtney’s birthday on Saturday, and I decided I wasn’t going to ask him what he wanted for dessert this year. I knew what he’d say: cookie cake! And...
Prosciutto, Leek and Red Quinoa Lasagna with Goat Cheese and Fresh Thyme
It’s been a crazy August, let me tell you. The good crazy, filled with sun, beautiful scenery, lots of family time, multiple celebrations of love and new beginnings and a...