Miso-Curry Delicata Squash and Tofu
February 28th, 2012 § 2 Comments
Staying true to this new year and pushing myself to try to experience new things, I’ve become even more open to trying out new foods and cooking techniques. Thus far, I’ve dabbled in a bit of vegan and raw cooking and feeling the benefits of them. Something that I may try out this summer is going raw for a couple to few weeks when summer produce is more abundant. My recent inspiration in raw foods is through a You Tube channel run by Dara Dubinet, a raw foods chef in California, who creates beautiful dishes that carnivores alike would enjoy as well. « Read the rest of this entry »
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Pesto-Braised Brussels Sprouts
February 16th, 2012 § 4 Comments
Pesto and brussels sprouts? It’s a refreshing take on the many bacon and roasted versions out there – though I love those variations as well! Earthy, robust brussels sprouts and baby portobello mushrooms braised in a pesto sauce makes for a nice side or vegetarian main dish (substitute the chicken stock for veggie) during these cooler months of the year. I never really liked brussels sprouts growing up until just a few years ago when I was trying out new dishes in the kitchen. I stumbled upon an episode of Paula Deen one night flipping through channels featuring a guest who was cooking brussels sprouts with bacon. Don’t get me started on Paula Deen’s recent diagnosis of Type II Diabetes – this was probably one of the healthier dishes featured on her show. Still love her though!
Meyer Lemon Curd
January 11th, 2012 § 2 Comments
The New Year is the start of new beginnings, and I have definitely felt that in the past month or so with new-found interests in Bikram Yoga (also known as Hot Yoga), a reorganizing of life in general, and a true passion for Food Policy/Studies. Who says you have to abstain to a single path in life? One is meant to learn in life from many different experiences, and change can sometimes be a wonderful thing. This is something that I will take to heart this year and apply it to as many aspects of my life as I can deem possible.
So how does this relate to this post, you may ask? Well, take Meyer Lemons for example, you can easily buy lemon curd in a jar from the grocery store, but why not make it at home? And better yet, why not make it from those special Meyer Lemons that are so coveted by chefs and foodies alike in their relatively short season? When I discovered that I was provided with a bounty of them in my weekly organic fruit and produce box, I knew exactly what I was going to do with them – make Meyer Lemon Curd! « Read the rest of this entry »
Nantucket Cranberry Pie
November 22nd, 2011 § 2 Comments
Thanksgiving is coming up in just a few days which means cranberry concoctions of all sorts will be at the table! Though cranberries may not be for everyone, this pie is definitely for true cranberry lovers. Full of fresh cranberries, walnuts, and a cake/cookie like top crust finished with a sprinkle of sugar, who wouldn’t want to take a bite out of this! After receiving a generous pint of fresh cranberries from Door to Door Organics – where my boyfriend and I get our weekly box of organic fruit and veggies – I knew that I wanted to try something a bit different than make homemade cranberry sauce or bake a quick bread.
Zucchini Everything Bread
October 24th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Here in Chicago, we’re in this funny limbo between fall and winter, where the multi-hued leaves are hanging on until the last gusts of wind take away this colorful landscape. As Autumn soon turns into Winter, a hearty and nutrient-packed quick bread is in full need, and this almost vegan (only contains eggs as the non-vegan ingredient, but can easily be made vegan with a flax or chia seed egg replacer) will surely fills that quota. Once sliced into, the zucchini, dried cherries and walnuts burst into a trifecta of autumn colors.
This is my healthier version of Joy’s original Almost Vegan Zucchini Bread from the blog Joy the Baker. I’ve swapped out half of the all purpose flour for whole wheat for more fiber, decreased the amount of sugar, added some dried cherries, along with a few other changes. This is truly one of my favorite food blogs when I want to find somewhat unique, but simple and of course delicious baking recipes. She shares that same element of having fun in the kitchen that I admire as well! « Read the rest of this entry »
