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Recent Posts
Copycat Levain 2-Chip Cookies
Like in life, there is plenty of room for all types of chocolate chip cookies.
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
I have never passed up the chance to order any dish that starts with the words Crispy and Spicy. Translation: I’m about to eat something that’s fried, fatty and flavorful. Ummmm, SIGN ME UP.
Rustic Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Galette
Chocolate and Peanut Butter is the most magical combination ever created.
Buffalo Tofu Tenders with Ranch Dip
As I approach the 1 year mark on my “mostly vegan-sometimes pescatarian” diet, there are some things from my past life as a meat-eater that I find myself craving HARDCORE.
Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Flatbread
Don’t mind me...Just sitting here brainstorming new and different ways I can incorporate more bread and cheese and carbs and cheese and bread into my family’s daily diet.
Gazpacho
When Amazon Prime Now accidentally delivers your entire Whole Foods order TWICE, you have two options: bathe in the 16 blocks of tofu now taking up valuable refrigerator real estate, or make fresh gazpacho with the massive cherry tomato overage. It was a TOUGH call.
Rainbow Summer Rolls with Spicy Almond Butter Sauce
Today’s Salad can be tomorrow’s Summer Roll if you try hard enough.
Almond Crusted Egg Quiches
Before Life in The Q, my kitchen didn’t open until 5pm. The kids ate breakfast on the go and bought school lunches. The hubs was at work all day. It was Benerofe Party of One for breakfast and lunch - until everyone came home from school, activities and work.
Miso Ramen with Crispy Tofu & Soy-Marinated Egg
I’m not intimidated by many things in the kitchen, but sourdough starters, French Macarons and Miso Ramen happen to be on that short list.
