Smoothie Pops
Posted in BreakfastLast weekend we jetted off to San Francisco for my cousin’s wedding. We had an absolute ball exploring the city by foot, by ferry and of course by cable car. It was a much-needed break
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Mexican Street Corn
Posted in Starters & SidesInstead of mayonnaise, this lightened-up version of Mexican Street Corn, uses Greek yogurt instead. The cobs are sprinkled with chili powder and cotija cheese. On my list of goals this summer is to eat as
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Ingredients
- 4 corn cobs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- Salt & black pepper
Spicy Honey-Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Posted in Starters & SidesTry these Spicy Honey-Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges for a side. They are topped with lime juice-spiked Greek yogurt, sliced scallions and chopped parsley. I did a happy dance, at least in my mind. Waking up
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
Root Vegetable Tacos
Posted in MainsEvery winter I’m convinced the current snowstorm will be the last one. I’m always wrong. Without fail, another blast of cold returns. Call it denial or whatever you want. As a Midwesterner since birth, I
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Greek Yogurt Labneh
Posted in Jams, Spreads & CondimentsNearly everyday I have Greek yogurt as an afternoon snack. All that repetition may seem a bit boring, but what changes is how I flavor it. From a few scoops of crunchy granola to a
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt
- Pinch of kosher salt
Tandoori Chicken Thighs
Posted in MainsI have an entire drawer dedicated to spices. From nutmeg to oregano, I am stocked and ready for baked sweets and savory meals. Despite all that variety at my fingertips, I have two go-to spices—cumin
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Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Frozen Yogurt
Posted in Frozen TreatsAs my inbox fills up every morning with daily newsletters and sale announcements, I tell myself that today is going to be the day when I unsubscribe rather than simply hitting delete, but for some
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Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Posted in Cakes, Pies & TartsMy grandmother was not much of a cook. Unlike many women of her generation, her primary interest was the family business rather than household tasks. Despite her limited kitchen time, my grandmother had a few specialties.
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Ingredients
- Butter for greasing pan
- Flour for dusting pan
- For cinnamon nut topping and filling
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
Posted in Frozen TreatsMy frozen dessert consumption increases as the temperature goes up. That doesn’t mean in the dead of winter I shy away from ice cream. My trusty ice cream maker attachment for my stand mixer gets
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Bircher Muesli
Posted in BreakfastMornings are hectic with trying to squeeze in a trip to the gym, adequate time to get dressed and a few moments to eat a healthy breakfast. Cereal with a glass of juice is my
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Banana Cake
Posted in Cakes, Pies & TartsA spare freezer is not an option for a city dweller with limited living space. The narrow freezer of my side-by-side is a year round farmer’s market jam-packed with Ziploc bags of blueberries, cherries, leeks,
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