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...
Layered Greek-Style Chickpea Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
I’m superbly cranky today for no particularly good reason. Yesterday, I should have been cranky; it was Monday, I locked myself out of the house, my phone wouldn’t work and...
Kiwi Avocado Salsa
I’m not sure whether to call this salsa or guac… but does it matter? It tastes good on a chip and makes a great side dish for summer barbecues and...
Sweet Italian Sausage Lasagna with Cauliflower Noodles {Paleo Optional}
On Monday night as the rest of the country was watching team USA beat Ghana, I was making cauliflower lasagna noodles. Is that right there the lamest statement you’ve ever...
Super Simple Honey Mustard Chicken
In the summertime, I never want to spend much time in the kitchen. This is in part because I’m rarely ever home, but also because it’s so freakin’ hot (central...
Takeout Tuesday: Tacos and Heartbreak Edition!
After taking a couple of months off from Takeout Tuesday for the sake of Tuesday night Bocce games, we got the whole crew back together last night to revive the...
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
For four weeks every four years, America actually cares about soccer (and actually uses the word futbol). Those four weeks are upon us. Patriotism has spiked through the roof on...
Vegan Citrus Quinoa Plate with Glazed Tempeh and Avocado Cream
It’s been a while since I’ve done much vegan cooking… really, I’ve been on more of a meat kick this year. But this was surely one of the best dinners...
Maple Blueberry Breakfast Carnitas
I have a confession to make: I haven’t cooked since I got back from Korea nearly two weeks ago. Like, at all. (Unless you count an omelette, which I most...
Throwback Thursday! Posts You Should Read This Week
It’s a reality that all us bloggers struggle with: we pour our heart and soul into each post, taking the time to plan, photograph and carefully craft something that our...
Paleo Chicken Salad with Homemade Asian Mayonnaise
Growing up I hated mayonnaise. Or rather I hated what we’ve come to call mayonnaise. But let’s be real: Hellmans and Miracle Whip are not mayonnaise. Once you experience real...
Seoul Food: A Taste of South Korea
It probably comes as no surprise that when I travel one of the highlights is always the food. I love to try local cuisines, the more unique the better....