Not Your Average Avocado Toast

March 20, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

I woke up this morning feeling like I really needed an epic breakfast, and in my book, that ALWAYS involves avocado and eggs. So instead of concocting something new, I found this recipe on the Honest Cooking Twitter page and couldn’t look away. It’s got zesty and citrusy avocado, fresh baby arugula, crisp radishes (cucumbers in […]

Shakshuka

February 11, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

I love a big savory breakfast on Saturday morning. I also have a passionate and unrelenting obsession with tomatoes. Put those two together and I get my favorite savory breakfast of all time. I first got a taste of shakshuka, a traditionally North-African dish, in Jaffa, when I was on my Birthright trip in Israel, and I […]

Nutella Swirl Banana Bread

December 28, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

The easiest, tastiest banana bread with luscious chocolate Nutella swirls

Vanilla Crêpes with Warm Berry Compote

December 24, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

If you’re wondering why I’m making crêpes instead of blinis, as my Russian self should, I’m not. These are exactly the same, minus the butter part, which is usually prevalent with blinis. Anyway… These Vanilla Crêpes with Warm Berry Compote are great as: Breakfast, especially if you’re trying to impress your family with something special over […]

Pan-Roasted Potatoes and Squash with Sage and Mint

November 5, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

I made this for breakfast over the weekend, but honestly, this would be much better served as a side at Thanksgiving dinner. Either way, if you enjoy flavorful potatoes and butternut squash, give this dish a try. It’s an easy, one-pan type of deal (always my preference) that comes together relatively fast. I finished the […]