My Daily Bread

Brunch & coffee: Goat cheese & spinach omelette White...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:07:14 -0500

Brunch & coffee:

Goat cheese & spinach omelette
White toast w/ butta
Greens with olive oil & lemon
Potatoes
Soy latte made with love

Ah, yes.. a nice little part of my Saturday ritual.

-Courtney

Nutella French Toast with Fresh Berries

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:24:00 -0500

MyDailyBread: In the mood for a serious breakfast… so we have a nutella sammie on wheat bread...

Balsamic-Veggie Quinoa: Asparagus Beets Red quinoa Balsamic...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:39:30 -0500

Balsamic-Veggie Quinoa:

Asparagus
Beets
Red quinoa
Balsamic vinegar reduction
Pistachios sprinkled on top
Salt & pepper

This dish is perfect for those busy work weeks when I’m temped to order in. Firs boil the beets until tender, while sauteing the asparagus and simmering the quinoa. Everything comes together around the same time, then transfer it all into one large pan with a balsamic reduction. Toss in some pistachios & voila! Super-easy dinner full of flavor.

-Courtney

Crispy Artichoke Gnocchi

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:48:27 -0500

Its been awhile since our last Brooklyn Supper Club get together. Pictured above is a lovely meal...

Photo

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:57:07 -0500

Bright &...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:47:52 -0500

Bright & Healthy!

Salad:

Spinach
Beets
Carrots
Avocado
Cherry tomatoes
Sesame ginger dressing
Toasted sesame seeds

And a hot bowl of carrot-ginger soup… what a perfect lunch!

-Courtney

Sweet Blueberry Granola: I’m sure you’ve noticed by...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:17:00 -0500

Sweet Blueberry Granola:

I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that I’m a big fan of making my own granola. I try to do it a little differently each time. This batch turned out pretty yummy.

Rolled oats
Dried blueberries
Chopped cashews
Chopped almonds
Raw agave nectar

This granola was amazing sprinkled over top a whole-wheat English muffin with Blueberry preserves, in blueberry-flavored coconut yogurt, or just plain by itself. Any other granola ideas you’d like to pass my way?

-Courtney

Stuffed Poblano Pepper My friend Kathryn and I absolutely love...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:09:00 -0500

Stuffed Poblano Pepper

My friend Kathryn and I absolutely love this tiny ceviche bar in the Lower East Side called La Bara. The owner is such an interesting, friendly guy who always welcomes us with smiles, stories, wine on the house and even Babycakes cupcakes from right next door (my FAVE). Last weekend Kat and I went in and spent about three hours chatting it up with our new friends at La Bara and sampling a good majority of the menu. They have lots of different ceviches, tacos, tostadas, empanadas, and more! The owner, Alan goes shopping himself every single morning and picks out the freshest ingredients he can find.

This was one of my favorites: poblano pepper stuffed with cotija cheese, tuna, capers & onions, marinated in a white wine sauce. It was heavenly. I’ll be back soon.

-Courtney

My Favorite Polenta Brunch: Polenta 1 fried egg Black...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:59:00 -0500

My Favorite Polenta Brunch:

Polenta
1 fried egg
Black beans
Cherry tomatos
Salt & pepper
Salsa or hot sauce
Avocado (added)

I buy polenta at the store that is already cooked and all you have to do is just slice it and warm it up. Its so delicious in many different dishes, but this polenta breakfast edition has been a personal favorite lately. I love big hearty breakfasts full of flavor, especially on the weekends!

-Courtney

A lot of times I crave crunchy textures. What better way to get...

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:41:38 -0400

A lot of times I crave crunchy textures. What better way to get your crunch on than by making some granola? Its delicious on its own, in yogurt or submerged in almond milk. Nom nom.

My Home-made Granola:

Oats
Pumpkin seeds
Dates
Walnuts
Cinnamon
Raw Agave Nectar

Stir it all together and spread it on a pan. Toast it in the oven at 350 until it smells like heaven. You’ll have yourself a sweet snack that satisfies the sweet tooth (which we all know I have) in no time!

-Courtney

My Favorite Breakfast: Eggs Norwegian Poached eggs, smoked...

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:31:11 -0400

My Favorite Breakfast: Eggs Norwegian

Poached eggs, smoked salmon, English muffin, side of greens = perfection.

This brunch was enjoyed at Extra Virgin in the West Village. I order this entree (or something similar) everywhere I go usually but this place really hit it spot-on. Not to mention their Bloody Mary was to die for, brimming with celery, green olives & plenty of spicyness! I think this may be my new usual spot.

-Courtney

Orange Olive Salad

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:25:00 -0400

During a dinner party when Megan’s parents were visiting, we prepared this salad with the rest of...

ESSEX BRUNCH - Rocks my world. If you live in New York and want...

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:36:00 -0400

ESSEX BRUNCH - Rocks my world.

If you live in New York and want to have a rowdy & delicious brunch, Essex on the Lower East Side is a must-try spot (if you haven’t already). They serve a decently-priced, really great brunch prix-fixe that comes with an entree AND three mimosas/bloody marry drinks (aka unlimited because that’s what ended up happening).

My entree: Poached eggs, seared sea scallops, potato pancake & greens. So yum!

-Courtney

Nom Nom Apple Crisp

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:23:00 -0400

Honey, I BAKED! This is something I hardly ever do, (successfully). But this little crispy...

Taste of Fall

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:16:47 -0400

Nothin’ says lovin’ in autumn like the taste of freshly baked pumpkin bread from the...

Apple Experiment

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:55:00 -0400

I went apple picking this past weekend with some girlfriends. So much fun - so many apples! Now...

Life-Saver

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:43:00 -0400

Any rendition of this egg-sammie is just about the best thing in the world to eat after a late...

Dear MDB Readers,

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:00:08 -0400

I haven’t posted in awhile, I know. I just moved into a new apartment with a teeny-tiiiiiny...

Well-Rounded

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:50:46 -0400

I am a firm believer of big healthy breakfasts! I usually aim to include most of the food groups...

Indiana Home Cookin'

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:10:00 -0400

While I was home in Indiana for Labor Day weekend, I was determined to throw a little dinner...