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...
Chocolate Covered Coffee Cream Bars {Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Paleo)
I have always been a sucker for frozen desserts. In my memory, the summers of my youth were spent making daily trips to Piazza with my grandparents and walking around the...
Paleo Breakfast Burritos
I’ve been on a bit of a Paleo kick as of late. I feel like when I say these kinds of things, especially now that I’m getting a degree in...
Hummus Gazpacho: a New Twist on an Old Classic
Gazpacho is a refreshing and healthy summer treat that pleases most palettes, as it’s vegan and gluten-free (unless you throw bread in it, Analucian style!) When made with fresh ingredients and seasoned...
In true passed-down-from-Ethiopian-mamas fashion
I must admit I had absolutely no knowledge of Ethiopian food before moving to D.C. To be completely honest, back then when I thought about food in the context of Ethiopia, it...
Not a Vegan But I Cook Like One: Raw Vegan Collard Green Wraps
The best part about raw food is that it won’t get cold while I take a zillion pictures of it. Well, I suppose that’s just one of many perks. It...
The Annual Mother’s Day Feast Tradition Continues
Aside from Thanksgiving, I think Mother’s Day has been the holiday that I’ve most consistently cooked a special, multi-course meal. Or I should say prepared, rather, as this Mother’s Day the...
Strawberry Rhubarb Coconut Dream Bars {Leftovers Club}
What percent of Americans do you think know what rhubarb is? Judging by husband and the clerk at the grocery store, that number is low. (Scientific method at work right there,...
A Fat but Fast Weekend in Philly: Cheese Steaks & A New PR
This weekend I went up to Philly for a girls weekend and to run the Broad Street Run, the largest 10-mile road race in the U.S. With over 40,000 people,...
Vegan Tempeh Stir-Fry with Sweet Potatoes, Peppers and Brussels Sprouts
I’m shocked to say it, but I’ve actually really been missing school this week. I guess it’s a sign I’m in the right program when I get one week off...
Cheesy Cabbage Noodle Turkey Lasagna
I have lots of recipes to share with you! Last week was a busy one as I scrambled to finish up my first semester of grad school. It’s always stressful when...
Who Cares if Chipotle Delivers? You Can Make Spicy Fish Burrito Bowls at Home!
Yesterday it was announced that Chipotle will be partnering with Postmates to deliver in 67 cities across the U.S. Taco Bell will soon be following suit. Based on my Facebook...
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken with Apricots and Almonds
It’s getting a bit late in the season for slow cooker recipes. In fact as I was walking back from the organic market where I had gone to buy dried apricots,...