Appetizers + Sides

Mixed Veggies with Tamarind

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I have a special treat. It’s a guest blogger. Her name is Purabi and she’s got an amazing tamarind mixed veggie recipe for you. She manages a lovely blog called Cosmopolitan Currymania, home to a plethora of delicious Indian recipes. Here she is. Have a great weekend, friends Hi, I am Purabi Naha. Let me [...]

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Parsnip Chips

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This recipe caught my eye over the winter as I was paging through one of my Irish cookbooks. I meant to post the recipe during the winter months but these lovely bites are great any time of year. I added a little side of vinegar to give the chips a little kick and that boardwalk [...]

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A World of Flavor at CIA: Brazilian Palm Puree, Homemade Italian Pasta & Vietnamese Veggie Curry

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I spent last weekend in Napa cooking in the beautiful kitchen of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). A conference was being held by a subgroup of the American Dietetic Association so the group was mainly comprised of culinary dietitians. The theme was “Passport to Flavor: A World Cuisines Culinary Workshop.”

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Leek Champ

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Throughout the month of March, I’ve been reading the few Irish cookbooks I own and paying special attention to traditional Irish ingredients in honor of my Irish heritage. I’ve been really inspired by the stories and traditions I’ve learned through these recipes and I plan to incorporate pieces of Irish cuisine into my cooking repertoire. And [...]

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Green Goddess Bites

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A special congrats to Tina of Washington, lucky #37, for winning my latest giveaway. Hope you buy something special with your Macy’s Gift Card! Also, a warm thank you to Jen of A Girl & Her Carrot and Elyse of The Cultural Dish for awarding me the Stylish Blogger Award. These ladies are so sweet. You [...]

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Winning Wonton Cups for Super Bowl Sunday

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Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner. February 6th to be exact. Green Bay Packers versus Pittsburgh Steelers. My last blog post was dedicated to my godmother. It’s only natural I dedicate this post to my godfather. The Pittsburgh Steelers are my godfathers’ favorite sports team of all time. He’s a fanatic. His still [...]

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Coconut-Cashew Red Quinoa

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It may be the dead of winter but I’ve been craving Thai flavors lately. Yes, that’s right. I’m fantasizing about sunbathing on a tiny island somewhere in the South Pacific sipping a Mai Thai. Sadly, a Thai-inspired dish will have to do for now. As I mentioned in a previous post, quinoa is classified with [...]

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Red Lentils with Stewed Tomatoes

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One of my new year resolutions is to work on my memory. Somehow I have forgotten big pieces of my past. And this really saddens me. My hubby is always like, “remember when…?” And I stare blankly back at him, honestly not a trace of memory. He kind of gets annoyed, I can see it. [...]

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Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup

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I promised myself I wouldn’t fall into the Christmas frenzy trap this year. So much for that. If only I was a better planner. Is there an award for most skilled holiday procrastinator? If there is, I think I definitely deserve that award. But I have finally put together my Christmas menu! And I’m sharing [...]

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Parsnip & Sweet Potato Bisque & a Giveaway!

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I know what you’re thinking…parsnips, how exciting… But really, this soup is fabulous. We’ll get to that. First, a couple of things I wanted to mention. 1. All month long, I’ll be the featured nutrition expert on Sweat & the City. You’ll be able to find my recipes, tips, and articles during the month of [...]

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Pan-Roasted Sprouts with Caramelized Onions & Pecans

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There are two camps of people: those who like Brussels sprouts and those who do not. I’ve always liked them. Well maybe I shouldn’t say always. I never really had them growing up. We were more cabbage eaters, being Irish and all. But I find that many who don’t like them as adults were traumatized [...]

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Festive Slaw in Champagne Vinaigrette

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Thanksgiving in sneaking up on us. I’ve been seeing plenty of turkey, stuffing, and potatoes recipes flying around but not too many veggie recipes, at least the non-starchy ones. And sure, there might me a green salad on the Thanksgiving table but sometimes my palate is looking for more.

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Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce

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The last few days have been dedicated to spending quality time with my sister. She’s visiting from New Jersey. No joke, my abs were sore from sharing so many laughs with her. It’s been a long time since we’ve had such special bonding time together. I don’t know when the next time will be, or [...]

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Fall Flavors & Coconut Pumpkin Soup

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I apologize for being rather quiet lately. It’s been a little while since my last post. Recently, I visited friends and family in New Jersey and New York. There, the season of fall is flourishing, though we did get one or two unseasonably warm days. As much as I love the temperate climate of the [...]

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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It may be late September but tomato season is still flourishing in the San Francisco Bay area. Last weekend, I attended a tomato bash so tomatoes have definitely been on my mind lately. California is so fortunate to have a long growing season for tomatoes. Back home in New Jersey, the growing season is gone [...]

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Baba Ganoush

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At the farmers’ market the other day, I picked up a few beautiful Rosa Bianca eggplants. They are Italian, small in size, and tender. Their color is amazing – bright purple hues with marbled white mixed in. They are known for their mildly delicious taste.

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