![[recipe] kale salad](http://gracefulamber.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/screen-shot-2013-05-17-at-8-51-04-pm.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "[recipe] kale salad")
My inspiration for this week’s recipe stemmed from a delicious but overpriced salad I had at a neighborhood restaurant here in Brooklyn. I thought, I can make that! And, let me just warn you, I ate the entire thing! I guess I need to make another batch before the hubby comes home.. Ingredients: 1 bunch, … Continue reading »
![[recipe] southwestern egg rolls](http://gracefulamber.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/screen-shot-2013-04-13-at-7-03-47-pm.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "[recipe] southwestern egg rolls")
My friend Trish and I adapted this delicious recipe from Annie’s Eats for a previous supper club. They are great as appetizers or could easily be made into a meal with a side of rice and beans. We especially loved them because they are baked and not fried, aiding to our illusion that we could … Continue reading »
![[cocktail] sorbet mimosa](http://gracefulamber.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/mimosa.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "[cocktail] sorbet mimosa")
With springtime upon us, even if the weather in the north is keeping a firm grasp on snow and sleet, it’s time to start enjoying all the flavors this season has to offer. A mimosa, usually crafted with champagne and orange juice, is a classic go-to for brunches. Paired with a crisp salad or sipped … Continue reading »
![[recipe] spicy avocado and tofurky panini](http://gracefulamber.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/img_3408.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "[recipe] spicy avocado and tofurky panini")
Vegan? Vegetarian? Participating in Meatless Monday? Whichever you are, you’ll love this spicy avocado and tofurky panini! Our new roommate has a panini press and it has become my new favorite item in the kitchen! Read below and get to pressin’ Ingredients: Whole wheat bread Almond pepper jack “cheese” Peppered tofurky Vegan or regular mayo … Continue reading »
![[review] The Lawrence](http://gracefulamber.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/2012-12-19-15-30-45.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "[review] The Lawrence")
My meal at Chef Jonathan St. Hilaire’s Midtown restaurant, The Lawrence, was momentous. Accompanied by 9 friends, I set out to try scallops for the first time. Recently, I have been cautiously excited to branch into seafood. Having been a strict vegetarian my entire life, this is no easy feat. The moral quandary aside, sustainability and … Continue reading »
![[recipe] al dente spaghetti w/ sautéed veggies](http://gracefulamber.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/2012-12-19-10-32-49.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "[recipe] al dente spaghetti w/ sautéed veggies")
After my trip to Italy, I have been extremely cautious to try my hand at Italian dishes. Too often, Italian food is just an American excuse to smother different variations of carbs in absurdly fatty sauces. And, as I have mentioned previously in my review of Osteria, good Italian is all about bringing out the … Continue reading »
![[recipe] Pico De Gallo, Italian Style](http://gracefulamber.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/2012-12-10-19-40-42.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "[recipe] Pico De Gallo, Italian Style")
Bruschetta is a great staple for any dinner party — it’s quick, tasty, and bite size. After prepping a good baguette with olive oil and pesto, I used to stack my ingredients one on top of the other. This is great until your basil burns on top or your cheese and garlic fall off while … Continue reading »
![[recipe] southwestern egg scramble](http://gracefulamber.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/2012-11-06-12-01-11.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "[recipe] southwestern egg scramble")
Being a vegetarian, people always ask, “But how do you get your protein?” The following breakfast scramble packs 29 grams of protein in just under 400 calories. And while I rely heavily on eggs and cheese, this recipe can easily be substituted with tofu and almond cheese. Ingredients: 2 organic brown eggs (or sub tofu) … Continue reading »
![[recipe] Quiche](http://gracefulamber.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/2012-09-28-09-56-19.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "[recipe] Quiche")
Quiche is quickly becoming one of my fall favorites. It can be served hot or cold for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Not only is it’s time and temperature versatile, it’s also one of those recipes that can help you clear out random ingredients in your fridge. I took the following recipe from AllRecipes.com and modified it … Continue reading »
![[southern traditions] Spicy Collards](http://gracefulamber.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/2012-09-17-19-59-35.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "[southern traditions] Spicy Collards")
Collard greens are often paired with other southern dishes such as sweet potatoes or fried something-or-other. Lately, in the bacon crazed world that we live in, people have been adding bacon to their collards (I will be doing no such thing).The first lesson in collards is that they cook down, A LOT. That being said, … Continue reading »
