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...
“Pizza” with a Good Personality and a Kale, Quinoa and Chickpea Crust
Long time no post, I know. It’s been a busy week, and this past weekend we were tubing down the Shenandoah and the closest thing to a recipe I could...
Lighten Up Your Classic Chinese Take Out
Chinese food is most definitely my least favorite Americanized ethnic cuisine. Perhaps this is because as a child, I refused to stray from an identical order each time: fried chicken...
Spicy Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Red Peppers and Fried Chickpeas
I have another vegan dish for you today. Vegan. Spicy. Soba noodles. I seem to be on a few kicks. Really though, this dish isn’t as similar to the...
Calling All Spicy Vegans: Thai Coconut-Curry Soba Noodles with Tofu
I know it’s a sin to be using frozen veggies when so many fresh vegetables are coming into season at the farmer’s market just around the corner, but forgive me…...
In Honor of National Burger Month…
I can’t let May come and go without recognizing its biggest honor: National Burger month. Here is a quick journey through some of the best burgers I’ve had in D.C.,...
Vegan Chocolate Banana Pudding with Fresh Berries and Coconut Dark Chocolate Drizzle
I don’t know that you can call this dessert “light” since the secret ingredient, avocado, is certainly a high-fat food. However, unlike the saturated fat from the cream in your typical...
Salad on the Grill! Romaine Hearts with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Yesenia made these grilled romaine hearts for our Boo(z)k(e) Club last week and I liked them so much I hounded her for the recipe. Although as you will see, I’m...
Rockin’ the Casbah with a Moroccan Pigeon Pie
This recipe has been on my bucket list since January 1, when I set out to try to make new things. However, the true inspiration came about a year ago...
A Trip Down Wine Road: Sampling the Pinots of Anderson Valley
I’m on the West Coast this week for a much anticipated and truly special occasion– Dad and Kippy are getting married on Saturday, formal recognition of a togetherness of two...
Quinoa Pudding Breakfast Parfait
Another delicious, quick and healthy breakfast option! 1/3 cup cook quinoa 1 container (5.3 oz) vanilla or honey flavored Greek yogurt 2 tbsp light coconut milk 1/2 cup fresh berries...
A Raspberry Chocolate Pie that Will Change Your Views on Healthy Desserts!
I think pie and I inherently think delicious buttery crust. But sometimes I find myself shocked by how good desserts can taste without butter. This pie for instance, you’d never...
Eastern Market Inspiration for a Mother’s Day Feast
It was a beautiful weekend here in D.C. Saturday afternoon Courtney and I took Lila and Gwen for a walk to Eastern Market to shop for some fresh produce and...