Caramelized onion, goat cheese and arugula pizzas are pretty common these days in artisian pizza places and gastropubs these days. I knew I had to try making one using lavash after making basil almond pesto lavash recipe a while back. I … Continue reading
Flew home from Vegas recently craving a milk shake. Since we didn’t have any ice cream, I used whole milk, ice, cocoa powder and sugar. It didn’t come out like a creamy shake, but a more refreshing and light icy … Continue reading
One of my favorite sandwiches hands down is a BLT: bacon, lettuce and tomato. This vegetarian version uses tempeh bacon that you can get from Whole Foods and avocado. Yum! Sometimes I think the BLT should be called BMT though. … Continue reading
Apparently cookies can be very complicated. Do you use butter or shortening, do you soften or melt the butter, do you refrigerate the dough, how do you get a chewy cookie, how about a cakey cookie, what makes a cookie … Continue reading
My mom’s recipe for spinach and cheese casserole is super easy to make and incredible! It is perfect for potlucks because it tastes great hot out of the oven, at room temperature, and even cold. I used this big round … Continue reading
I didn’t even think I really liked quinoa. I’m sure I made it once back in the day and was like eh. But today that all changed! This quinoa salad is delicious and loaded with goodies: feta cheese, roasted red … Continue reading
Pre-college I hated mayonnaise. I am not sure what was wrong with me! I was finally converted to a mayonnaise lover all because of one simple dish, the artichoke! One of my best college girlfriends swore by artichokes and mayo … Continue reading
90% of the time when I want a burger, I want a caramelized onions, blue cheese, and bbq sauce style burger. For that type of burger I like a husky veggie patty made with soy or seitan (wheat meat), like … Continue reading
A girlfriend of mine and I used to have wine and cheese nights and sometimes she would whip up these amazing veggies in balsamic vinegar. She has since moved from Los Angeles, so sad! I am not sure what her … Continue reading
So simple and so delicious! Fresh watermelon juice. Just take a watermelon, peel it and cut it into chunks. Add the watermelon pieces to a big bowl and go at it with an immersion blender until it all becomes juice! If … Continue reading