Category Archives: side dishes

Superfoods Stirfry with Maitake Mushrooms, Lacinato Kale and Quinoa

Posted on 2010/03/10 by Gabi

This clean-eating and very tasty Asian inspired dish makes use of three highly nutritious “super-foods”- Maitake Mushrooms, Lacinato Kale and Quinoa. I was in the neighborhood Asian market and came across a selection of beautiful fresh Maitake mushrooms. Maitakes (Grifola Frondosa) are being studied … Continue reading →

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Clean Eating with Indian-Spiced Roast Cauliflower

Posted on 2010/02/24 by Gabi

I’ve been kind of quiet on the blog for a few months. Frankly, I had a rather huge disappointment in not being able to finally swing opening my own cafe/bakery in December and it kind of took the wind out … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Ham and Easy Potatoes Au Gratin

Posted on 2009/11/10 by Gabi

Cook a small shank end ham in a crockpot and then glaze it in the oven while you cook some easy potatoes au gratin and steam some marble sized brussels sprouts- and voila  you have an easy and comfortingly great dinner! … Continue reading →

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Patatas Bravas & King Crab Cakes for Tapas plus Pom Sangria

Posted on 2009/09/09 by Gabi

We enjoy the small plate style of Tapas now and then and two of our favourite dishes are Patatas Bravas and Crab Cakes. While it’s lovely to go to Meditrina or Martine Cafe (two of our favourite local tapas restaurants) and order many small … Continue reading →

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