Growing up, my Dad would always go to Costco and buy the best cheese blintzes. These thin, crepe-like pancakes are filled with delicious cheese and usually topped with fruit preserves or jam. Frankly, they’re one of the most delicious things ever, but they are time consuming to make. The other morning I was flipping through EveryDay with Rachel Ray and I saw a recipe for Cheese Blintz Hotcakes. The recipe made me nostalgic (my Dad became a vegan a few years ago ergo we haven't had too many ... [ Read More ]
Archives for February 2014
Spaghetti Squash w/ Tomatoes & Caramelized Onion Gorgonzola Sauce
Last night I invented a delicious dish using some of my old standby recipes and combining them together. Let me explain how it all went down... I had a spaghetti squash that I needed to use up before it went bad. When I told Dan what I was making, he said he didn't want a standard red sauce. Since I literally had nothing else to pair it with, it got my wheels turning. I noticed I had some heavy cream and gorgonzola cheese in my fridge and knew that my gorgonzola sauce would pair perfectly ... [ Read More ]
Erica’s Detox Green Smoothie
Happy Monday! I don't know about you, but every monday I feel like I need to detox. Maybe it's the excessive amount of food I ate over the weekend or the lack of motivation to get up and go to the gym. Either way, I need a boost to get me back on track. Today I am going to share a smoothie that will change your life. Not only is it unbelievably delicious (I swear), but it's so good for you. If you start your day with it, I bet you'll end up eating great the rest of the day. Erica’s ... [ Read More ]
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Let's be brutally honest here, cauliflower isn't everyones favorite vegetable (I know it certainly isn't mine). Lately, I've been hearing people talk about using this white, brain-like looking vegetable to make pizza crust. When I first heard it, I thought no way. Not only would this make pizza a low-carb, healthy option, but it could potentially give me a use for a vegetable I'm not a huge fan of. So, I gave it a try. It was delicious! It was crunchy and nutty and honestly, I didn't miss the ... [ Read More ]
Restaurant Review: XOCO
A couple of months ago, I had the privileged of eating at XOCO, located at 449 N Clark Street. This Rick Bayless hot spot had been the talk of my office ever since I started back in July. Having been to Bayless's other two Chicago spots, Frontera Grill and Topolobampo (both located next door to XOCO), I had pretty high expectations. As expected, the food was really incredible. What I think is even more amazing, is how dedicated Bayless and his team are to creating a environmentally ... [ Read More ]
8 Foods to Boost Your Immune System
This winter has been a doozy. I don't care where you are in the U.S, you are most likely experiencing one of the worst winters of your lifetime. Unfortunately, with cold weather comes the flus, colds and weakened immune system. While I know the cold weather can't cause these things, it sure doesn't help, right? Recently, I was one of the unlucky individuals who caught a pretty nasty flu. Instead of sitting in bed sulking for 5 days, I did my research so that I could get better faster (and ... [ Read More ]