Category Archives: Vegetarian

Seven Spice Chickpea Stew with Spinach

We’re having unseasonably cold weather in D.C. and I’m not a fan. I feel a little bad complaining, given that I used to live in Chicago (the city of wind, sleeping bag parkas and heat lamps) and because I have … Continue reading

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Ginger Sweet Potato Dal with Leeks

These are not your average lentils, folks. I know I talk about almost crying over food all the time. But in this case, I came dangerously close. I love anything lentils, and sweet potatoes are also one of my favorite … Continue reading

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Banana Bread Smoothie with Cacao Nibs

Don’t let the name fool you: There is no banana bread in the making of this shake. That’s okay, though, because the shake tastes a lot like banana bread. And the best part is, you don’t have to do the … Continue reading

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Kale Broccoli Bowl with Roasted Chickpeas

Everyone, meet kale broccoli bowl. Kale broccoli bowl, meet everyone. I’m going to introduce you to coconut curry hot chocolate later this week. But I thought I’d get this introduction out of the way, first. Sunday nights are a time … Continue reading

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Pistachio Rose Water Shortbread Cookies

I’d never had rose water cookies until I lived in France. There was a Middle Eastern bakery on one of the popular streets in Orleans, right across from a bar that my friends and I would go to. One night, … Continue reading

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Baked Banana Oatmeal with Raspberries and Cashews

Nothing says the day after a blizzard like baked oatmeal. I woke up the morning after the snow stopped in D.C. and I was going to make a smoothie. But then I sat in bed for a while scrolling through … Continue reading

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French Lentils with Avocado and Hazelnuts

I’ve basically been subsisting on lentils for the past few weeks. They’re easy and versatile, and sometimes I’ll just whip up a batch with some white wine and vegetable stock and add it to a simple salad. But other times, … Continue reading

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Brûléed Grapefruit with Honey and Pistachios

Sometimes, all you need is some brûléed grapefruit. Last week, my friend/co-worker Carly sent me a picture of a broiled pomelo with raw honey, pistachios and coconut on Instagram. After some discussion, we decided to go back to my place … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Raisin Brioche French Toast with Berries

The best part about a long weekend is being able to sleep late, wake up and make any breakfast that I want. During the week, I usually grab a yogurt or have some cereal as I run out the door. … Continue reading

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Green Smoothie Bowl with Kiwi and Shredded Coconut

I’ve been wanting to make a smoothie bowl for a while, but I kept resisting the impulse. I sort of felt the same way about them that some people do about the cronut: It sounds great, in theory. It’s probably … Continue reading

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