Recipes

Healthy Breakfast Quinoa

April 20, 2012
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My parents and I are currently heading into Paia, our favorite Maui spot, for lunch before we conquer their fears again by taking a helicopter tour of Maui! After yesterday’s sun filled adventure down to Wailea, we’re excited to see Maui from a new vantage point today! Since I’m off gallivanting, I figured this was [...]

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Mexican Quinoa

February 14, 2012
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Every Sunday, as I read other blogs, I am inspired to cook. I know that I’ll enjoy and benefit from having a few staples prepared in the refrigerator, but most Sundays, I never make my way into the kitchen. Yesterday, feeling surprisingly energetic after an epic birthday party the night before, Bo and I found [...]

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Healthy Tikka Masala

January 18, 2012
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Truth be told, I spent most of my life avoiding Indian food. I thought that all Indian food was spicy, curry laden food. Boy was I wrong! A few years ago, my friend Raj invited a number of his college friends to his parent’s home for an Indian feast. It was all homemade by his [...]

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Easy Weeknight Meal Idea

January 4, 2012
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While we were lounging by the pool in Cozumel and spending hours chatting, Amy and I discussed our goals and resolutions for the coming year. Kicking off a new year with a close friend by your side means that your resolutions are well thought out and have been vetted before they are shared with anyone [...]

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Perfect Butternut Squash Soup

October 29, 2011
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Today’s weather makes me crave a cozy sofa, big blanket, good book, candles, and a bowl of warm soup. Therefore, the first thing I did this morning, even before enjoying this delicious breakfast or coffee, was to make another batch of perfect butternut squash soup. This is my nickname for a soup recipe I discovered [...]

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Chunky Turkey Primavera

October 8, 2011
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Yesterday, in between baking delicious pumpkin cookies, going to Target, and seeing 50/50 my mom and I spent some quality time in the kitchen together. I requested a pasta dinner last night in preparation for today’s run. Instead of going to Bella’s for dinner my mom suggested we make our primavera sauce. We referenced this [...]

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