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...
Macarons: Do Not Try Them At Home
Some things, I’d venture to say most things, are even better when made at home. Fig Newtons, Shamrock Shakes, Burrito Bowls. But there are some that should really be left up to...
Birth Month & Bellini Cupcakes
September has been a very popular birthday month at work. We’ve had 1-2 birthdays a week, and that’s in my department alone! Some people like to celebrate birthdays more than...
Spinach Salad with Roasted Veggies & Chicken with Smoky Tomato Vinaigrette
This roasted veggie salad is the perfect way to make use of your late summer bounty. Or your bounty from any part of the summer, really, as what vegetables you...
Balsamic Glazed Steak Rolls
Sometimes you just want some sautéed vegetables for dinner. Wrapped with steak. Sorry my veggie friends, this recipe is not for you. Although you kind of want it, don’t you?...
Dîner en Blanc D.C. – an Encore!
After last year’s inaugural Dîner en Blanc, D.C. I was eager to do it all over again this year. But this time, I was going to do it right. I’d already...
Farro & Spinach Power Bowl with Chicken, Roasted Red Peppers, Feta and Avocado Tahini Cream
The Washington Post recently ran an interesting piece rethinking salad. They argue that for all the resources that go into growing lettuce, it provides pathetically few nutrients or calories. Essentially, it uses...
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
So believe it or not, I just got back from a trip and don’t have an entire post to share with you on the food I ate. Honestly, if there’s an...
Mexican Style Cornbread Panzanella
“I like these new beefed up salads you’ve been making.” That was Courtney’s response to panzanella, which would more accurately described as “breaded up.” Panzanella is a Tuscan dish, traditionally composed...
Girls’ Night In: A Tapas Feast at La Casa de Laurita
Saturday night I had a craving for Spanish food. This isn’t particularly unusual, seeing as manchego with olives and a Spanish tortilla are comfort food for me in a way...
Pesto Potato & Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives and Chickpeas
Potatoes are treated like the ugly stepchild in our household. Hubby won’t touch them with a ten foot pole unless they’re sliced thin and heavily fried and or/covered in cheese…...
Belga Café Beer Dinner: Het Anker Brewery
Last week, we were excited to finally try Belga Café’s monthly beer dinner. While I used to be somewhat of a regular, I haven’t been to Belga since they stopped doing...
Grainless Tahini & Date Cookies {Vegan}
Oh man, where have I been! Well, I started a new job last week, which I’m really excited about. My day job now also involves talking and thinking about food...