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Buckwheat Waffles with Vanilla Rhubarb

I started to make these waffles the other morning, but then I realized that the batter (ideally) needs to sit in the fridge overnight. That’s okay, I told myself. A smoothie bowl is my default and I could give myself … Continue reading

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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas and Tahini Hot Sauce

Some dishes make you think of a certain person every time you make them. Whenever I make an omelet, for example, I think about the family I nannied for in France. The dad taught me how to make an authentic … Continue reading

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Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl

Cherry season is finally here, so I decided to celebrate by making this dark cherry smoothie bowl. Chocolate and cherry is one of my favorite combinations and the ingredients take a starring role in this bowl. The coconut is a … Continue reading

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Sorrel Rice Bowl with Poached Egg

A recipe doesn’t have to try hard to get me to like it. All it has to do is say the words “poached egg” and I’m sold. I’ve had my eye on this recipe for sorrel rice with poached egg … Continue reading

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Chia Açaí Smoothie Jar

Drinks in jars, drinks in jars, how beautiful are thee… Okay, I’ll stop now before I record a song and end up posting it here. But you get the idea. For this smoothie jar, you layer crushed strawberries and blueberries … Continue reading

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Grapefruit Arugula Salad with Sesame Pistachios

A few years ago when I was just starting to cook, I discovered Naturally Ella‘s blog. I fell in love with her recipes, partly because they’re so accessible and partly because they include ingredients that I like to use. Most … Continue reading

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Coconut Chia Oatmeal with Caramelized Bananas

I’ve been making a lot of smoothie bowls lately. So yesterday, I decided to switch up my breakfast routine. This oatmeal caught my eye because of the caramelized bananas. I usually associate them with Bananas Foster. When I was growing … Continue reading

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Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

I haven’t really felt like weeping over food since I came back from San Francisco. All that changed tonight when I made this strawberry rhubarb galette. I’ve been wanting to make the galette for a while, but I kept holding … Continue reading

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Date Banana Smoothie Bowl with Blueberries

When I make smoothie bowls, I usually get more excited by what’s on top than what’s in the base. It’s like toppings on salad: I want to eat all the good stuff first, but I force myself not to because … Continue reading

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Pizza Break: Bacio Pizzeria

Welcome to the first installment of a semi-regular column on this blog, “Pizza Break,” where I feature delicious pies from around D.C. and elsewhere. Bacio Pizzeria in D.C.’s Bloomingdale neighborhood will always hold a place near and dear to my … Continue reading

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