Follow my blog with bloglovin Jan 27 2011
by Mardi

Eggs Benedict has always been one of my favorite brunch indulgences but I love when I find healthy variations of it on restaurant menus. Enter my favorite vegetable– the artichoke. I was eating a whole artichoke for dinner one night and when I got to the heart of it, I realized that it was the perfect little shape for a poached egg to rest in. Since then, I’ve been scouring the internet for the perfect sauce to top this idea off with. I wanted to do something a little different than the usual Hollandaise, and I finally came across a great recipe for red pepper aioli that made my mouth water a little bit.
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10 comments | tags: artichokes, cayenne pepper, grapeseed oil, photoblog, Poached Eggs, Roasted Red Peppers
Follow my blog with bloglovin Aug 28 2010
by Mardi

I love artichoke dip but could sometimes do without the unhealthy factor that most mouthwatering, cheese and mayo induced dips contain. While I still make the unhealthy stuff from time to time, I decided that I wanted to try out a more kind to your body artichoke dip.
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9 comments | tags: artichokes, garlic, Greek Yogurt, photoblog, Roasted Red Peppers, Shallots
Follow my blog with bloglovin Jul 10 2010
by Mardi

Strolling though the new natural market just over the bridge from my house, I came across Ezekiel burger buns! This meant veggie burgers were definitely on the menu for dinner.
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5 comments | tags: Avocado, extra sharp cheddar cheese, Ezekiel Burger Buns, Hummus, lemon, Roasted Red Peppers, Veggie Burgers