Whole wheat waffles with cinnamon-sauteed apples

When Etta James sang “I want a Sunday kind of love,” no doubt, she had a luxurious waffle breakfast in mind. Because what is better than enjoying a lengthy weekend breakfast at home with your boo? That’s right - nothing. I’d been planning all week long to cook an indulgent breakfast, and when the time… 

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Cauliflower Frittata for Meatless Monday

Let’s face it: cauliflower is kind of a reject vegetable. When has anyone ever said, “I really wish I could have some cauliflower right now.” That’s right. Never. Maybe because it looks like discolored broccoli, or its sorta funky smell, but people just don’t seem to love it. It recently gained some traction with the… 

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5 simple breakfast ideas

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You know those perfectly orchestrated weekday mornings when everything goes smoothly and you’re out the door just in time? Yeah, me neither. Weekday mornings are hectic and if you’re like me, you often find yourself rushed, disgruntled and uttering all sorts of colorful language before 8am. There always seems to be just one more thing… 

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Potato and shredded brussels sprout hash

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If it seems like I’ve been MIA for the past couple of weeks, it’s because I have been. I recently started a new and awesome job (more on that later) and am still trying to get in the swing of working full-time, maintaining a personal life and writing the blog, with only 24 insufficient hours… 

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Croque-Forestier from the Buvette cookbook

Buvette is a French word meaning refreshment stall, cafe or bar, and the West Village restaurant of the same name has become a sanctuary for francophile New Yorkers over the last few years. The trendy hole-in-the-wall is open for service all day, and is popular for its morning coffee and croissants, afternoon cocktails, uncomplicated suppers,… 

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Don’t chia want me, baby

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Chia seeds have been the superfood du jour for a while now, following the persistent quinoa and kale stints. And as with quinoa and kale before them, I waited longer than I should have to jump on the bandwagon. Chia seeds are native to Mexico and South America and have been around for centuries. The… 

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