Follow my blog with bloglovin May 10 2013
by Mardi

Last weekend was really lovely — my mom was in town! I dragged her all over Brooklyn by foot and by ferry and as per usual we spent most of our time eating. Saturday night, my cousin joined us for dinner at a delicious restaurant in Brooklyn Heights called Colonie. I love restaurants that are conducive to sharing and Colonie’s menu is tailored for just that. We ordered far too many dishes, but we devoured them all. One of the standout plates on our table was a roasted carrot salad with sunflower sprouts. This was my first introduction to these slightly sweet, watery little greens and I loved them. I adore a dish with simple ingredients that balance together perfectly and that’s what happened when I put a little bit of each ingredient on my fork. When I came across sunflower sprouts at the market this week, I decided to try to recreate this dish. Read more:
no comments | tags: Agave, almonds, carrots, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Greek Yogurt, lemon, lemon salt, maple syrup, paprika, sunflower sprouts
Follow my blog with bloglovin Oct 25 2012
by Mardi

Sweet potatoes seem to be taking over my apartment lately thanks to the abundance of them that appear in my CSA each week. So, when I finally had a night in and a chance to get creative with my dinner, I turned to the ol’ orange potato. I stared at the bowl of them on my kitchen table and pondered what I could do with them aside from roasting, baking, or mashing. Then, a stroke of laziness came over me and I thought seriously about just making some pasta. But through this laziness came a stroke of inspiration. Read more:
7 comments | tags: Chives, Cinnamon, goat cheese, Greek Yogurt, sweet potatoes
Follow my blog with bloglovin Sep 1 2012
by Mardi

Growing up in Miami, I was exposed the the delicious world of chimichurri at a young age. It was often on the menu when my parents and I would go out to eat and my mom would occasionally top off her delicious grilled skirt steak with it. The sweetness of the skirt steak always balanced out so nicely with this tangy, refreshing herb sauce. Read more:
no comments | tags: cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Greek Yogurt, parsley, purple potatoes, red jalapeno, red wine vinegar, white onion, white potatoes, yellow beets
Follow my blog with bloglovin Jul 24 2012
by Mardi

A few weeks ago, I returned from one of the best vacations of my life. I traveled to Italy for my friend’s wedding. Not just any friend, but my very first friend. Nicole and I have known each other since we were babies and she is also the person who kickstarted my love for healthy eating and cooking. In fact, she is the reason this blog is called Sprout & Pea. When I began this blog, I thought it would be fun to collaborate with Nicole and so the two of us came up with the name Sprout & Pea in honor of knowing each other since we were sprouts and peas. Nicole’s fashion career since took off and her time did not permit for blogging, so I continued with Sprout & Pea on my own, but Nicole’s influence has been with me every step of the way. It was magical to see my very first friend get married to such a wonderful man on the most beautiful island in Italy. Read more:
2 comments | tags: balsamic cream, cannellini beans, crushed red tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Greek Yogurt, sweet onions, tomatoes
Follow my blog with bloglovin Oct 13 2011
by Mardi

There’s a first time for everything and this week was both my first bike accident and my first time making lentils. My weekend started off great with friends and family in town– birthday celebrations, brunches, dinners, a whole lot of cake and a whole lot of love. On Sunday, we decided to make the most of my guests’ last day in town and also take advantage of the fleeting 80 degree weather. So, my friends rented some bikes and we set out for the tour de Brooklyn (not to be confused with the Tour de Taco- an actual annual and awesome event). Things started out great and it was shaping up to be a beautiful afternoon. Then it happened– my tire and the sidewalk got into a little quarrel that resulted in my face meeting the ground. Read more:
6 comments | tags: Avocado, garlic, Greek Yogurt, leeks, lentils, photoblog, tomatoes, vegetable broth, White Wine
Follow my blog with bloglovin Sep 30 2011
by Mardi

I’m kicking off my first $5 challenge meal with a dish that’s perfect for both breakfast and dinner. It also shares a name with my favorite season that is just upon us– red flannel season, or as most people like to call it, autumn. I was first introduced to the red flannel hash at a favorite local brunch spot and since first ordering it, I have had a difficult time ever ordering anything else. It just hits that sweet and savory spot so well. I’ve been wanting to recreate this myself for quite some time so when I was craving beets at the end of my work day, this immediately popped into my mind. I knew it would be a cheap dinner, but I did not realize that I could make this for well under $5. Here’s the cost breakdown: Read more:
1 comment | tags: beets, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Greek Yogurt, honey, photoblog, Shallots, sweet potatoes