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...
Herbed Turkey Burgers with Goat Cheese and Blueberry-Onion Compote on Homemade Dutch Crunch Rolls {Daring Baker’s March Challenge}
You’ll have to bear with me on this one, it’s going to be a long post. Generally, when I have a cook-fest and tear apart our kitchen making multiple recipes...
Deep Dish Cookie Pie {Vegan, Gluten-Free and WBTMCC}
I’m not sure if you will be more shocked by what’s in this cookie cake or by what’s not. It’s a good thing that the spicy tofu didn’t turn out...
{More} Lessons in Tofu
I’ve been back on a veggie kick lately. Nothing absolute (I had duck for dinner last night for goodness sake), but when picking recipes to make at home, I’ve found...
Seven Ingredient Truffles
I’m blown away by a lot of things about these truffles: how easy they are to make; how delicious they are; how good they are for you, and not in...
Garlic Shrimp Baked Penne {This Casserole has a Secret!}
It’s so garlicky… it’s so cheesy… no secret there. And no, the secret isn’t that it’s covered in ooey gooey homemade alfredo (although that particular detail certainly doesn’t hurt its case)....
Spring Vegetable Lasagna with Goat Cheese and Pesto
I originally bookmarked this recipe while trolling for vegetarian month recipes, but it’s a far better fit for the first day of Spring! It’s colorful, healthy and packed with fresh...
Excuse me Sir, I will need to see your ID before you eat that cake.
This weekend was jam-packed with important events to celebrate, and like most important events, they were largely centered around food and/or alcohol. The obvious, St. Patrick’s Day, overlapped this year...
Celebrating the 100th Birthday of the Girl Scouts with Homemade Samoas!
Everyone has a favorite Girl Scout cookie, and Samoas happen to be mine. The Girl Scouts celebrated their 100th anniversary on March 12th, and what better way to celebrate than...
Of Braised Beef Tongues and Heirlooms
On Saturday morning, I went to Eastern Market and bought this three pound beef tongue. “WHY?!” you might ask, and you are justified in asking. In fact after I paid,...
Vegetarian Lunch for the Week: Saffron Bulgur With Sautéed Vegetables and Goat Cheese
Happy Meatless Monday! Finally back to work today after five long weeks. Something is not quite right about the fact that you can get more time off for jury duty...
We Run For Brunch! (St. Patrick’s Day 8K and Birch & Barley)
Today was race day… and much more importantly brunch day! Ksen made us these fabulous t-shirts so we are feeling like a pretty legit running squad these days: Despite not...
Pumpkin (Pizza!) Pie with Brie, Apple and Italian Sausage
Last but not least, the main course. I loved this crust… it’s a perfect combination of sweet and salty and the pumpkin gives it a wonderful chewiness. I’d like to...