Tag Archives: vegetarian

Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Before you say “asparagus? not again, Andreea”, just take a moment to think about how amazingly delicious asparagus is during spring and then consider making this dish It is quick, healthy and delicious! I made an asparagus stir-fry dish a … Continue reading →

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Pasta Primavera with Asparagus, Zucchini, Mushrooms and Spring Onions

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

I am not sure if it was all the green dishes posted online, Foodie’s email asking what dishes represent spring, my mom mentioning how the Orthodox Easter is approaching and this is the meatless week preceding the vegan long fast … Continue reading →

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Thyme Popovers that can’t be confined :-)

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

I don’t often make a 3-course dinner and very rarely one that contains an appetizer I have to worry about , but a few times a year I do make an effort. Last year, I attempted Julia Child’s cheese souffles … Continue reading →

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Goose Island Coffee Bourbon County Stout Mini-Chocolate Cakes

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

I’m Andreea and I am a chocoholic I always have chocolate in my pantry and am always thinking about ways of using it. I usually buy a pound of the Trader Joe’s 72% Pound Plus Dark Chocolate and it lasts … Continue reading →

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Za’atar Flatbread

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

This weekend, I finally had time to pay a visit to The Spice House to refill some of my spices and add za’atar to my collection! I love the Spice House as their spices are of good quality and you … Continue reading →

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Guava Cucumber Salad

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

Sometimes, I think I should move to an island! I love passion fruit, guava, mango, sandy beaches…you get the idea Unfortunately, most of these tropical fruit (except mango of course) are not usually available in regular grocery stores. I was … Continue reading →

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Aloo Gobi Matar (Indian Spiced Potatoes, Cauliflower and Peas)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

I used to think that you needed some kind of meat (usually chicken) in any main dish, until I discovered how tasty the Indian vegetarian dishes are! Over the past year, I’ve bought quite a few cauliflower heads with the … Continue reading →

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Persimmon Baby Arugula Salad

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Happy New Year my dear blog readers! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful holiday break full of good food and good company I’m afraid, I had some unexpected guests, three quite loud industrial fans! You see, this past Friday, … Continue reading →

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Cardamom-Orange Sugar Cookies

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

As I’ve mentioned before, I loooove cookie season so it will come as no surprise, that when asked to bring something to share at a holiday party, I started searching for new cookies recipes. I didn’t have a lot of … Continue reading →

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Green Beans in Brown Butter and Ginger Fish Sauce

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

As I mentioned in my previous post, this year for Thanksgiving I did my best to include all the traditional veggies in the meal. I made these Momofuku’s brussels sprouts with a fish sauce vinaigrette, these Smitten Kitchen sweet potatoes … Continue reading →

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