Epic NYC Birthday Adventure Weekend
It was my birthday this past Sunday, so instead of posting a recipe I’m going to tell you all about my epic birthday adventures. Lucky you! 🙂 On Saturday (birthday eve day), Andrew and I went for a long run and then had lunch at Yun Nan Flavor Garden, our favorite noodle place in the … Continue reading Epic NYC Birthday Adventure Weekend
Breakfast Tacos with Avocado Mayo & Salsa Macha
We had a little snow last night, and since the mayor closed NYC public schools, my work was also closed! I have been enjoying an unexpected lazy day in, with lots of cooking, photographing, and blog planning. I have a few updates in the works, so stay tuned! This weekend was an excellent one, so … Continue reading Breakfast Tacos with Avocado Mayo & Salsa Macha
Beet, Caraway, & Goat Cheese Bread
I’ve been wanting to bake this technicolor bread since I received Simple, the new Ottolenghi cookbook, as a gift this past Christmas. I finally made the bread this weekend, and it’s just as delicious as it looks! Besides baking bread (and making some incredible Brussels sprout quesadillas with cascabel chile oil and sunflower seed salsa … Continue reading Beet, Caraway, & Goat Cheese Bread
Happy 3rd Birthday, Lo-Fi Gourmet! Flourless Chocolate Cake
It’s hard to believe that the blog is having another birthday. Lo-Fi Gourmet turned three on February 15! I made this cake to celebrate the occasion, and Andrew and I had some friends over to help eat it up. We also served paprika chicken with preserved lemon, stewed zucchini with fresh herbs, and roasted multicolored … Continue reading Happy 3rd Birthday, Lo-Fi Gourmet! Flourless Chocolate Cake
Smoky Carrot Cumin Crackers
These crackers are seriously addictive, and delicious with the Roasted Parsnip Skordalia recipe I posted last week. This was my first experience ever making my own crackers, and I would definitely do it again! It’s actually easier than it seems, so I’m going to try this out with some other flours and spices as well. … Continue reading Smoky Carrot Cumin Crackers
Roasted Parsnip Skordalia
This dip is a variation on the traditional Greek potato-garlic dip. When I came across the recipe in a recent issue of Bon Appétit magazine, I knew I had to try it, and it did not disappoint! This would be delicious served with fresh bread, pita, or crackers. I enjoyed mine with some homemade oat … Continue reading Roasted Parsnip Skordalia
