Roasted Cauliflower, chickpea & tofu salad

Roasted Cauliflower, Caramelized Tofu & Chickpea Salad

by Cookie on June 4, 2013

Roasting cauliflower is a transformative experience. My childhood memories of limp, pallid stalks flopping lifelessly on my plate are no more! Instead, roasting gives you crispy darkened edges, deeper flavor,

Broiled Lobster

Broiled Lobster with Seasoned Clarified Butter

by Cookie on May 30, 2013

Sometimes, I see those lobster tails on sale at the grocery store and think to myself…”Oh man, that looks so yummy..but I really shouldn’t! Too decadent! What if I totally

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Slow Cooker Chicken Pho

by Cookie on May 24, 2013

  As you may know, Pho is a time-intensive process that is really hard to make time for, especially considering you can roll down the street and order a bowl

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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Sweet Potato Pork

by Cookie on May 17, 2013

  Life has been crazy busy the last few weeks. That means…you guessed it, more slow cooker recipes for ya’ll! I tried out this recipe when I saw it b/c

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Lazy Healthy Turkey Slow Cooker Meat Sauce

by Cookie on May 14, 2013

I think I’ve reached a new level of laziness with this recipe. Possibly even easier & lazier than my Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala. This meal is workout fuel. It’s

Girl Rising – Review

by Cookie on May 9, 2013

On Feb 23, I saw a posting about Girl Rising on the facebook page of my friend Pam in San Francisco. I clicked through, found the trailer, watched, and was

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Girl Rising Screening – May 8, 2013 – Dallas, TX

by Cookie on May 3, 2013

I recently saw this trailer for a documentary about girls in different countries and cultures and their journeys for education: The message behind the film is that educating girls can

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We Over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College

by Cookie on April 17, 2013

This past week I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful fundraising event, A Community Cooks, at the We Over Me farm at Paul Quinn College just south of Dallas.

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Israeli Couscous, Kale & Butternut Squash Salad

by Cookie on April 2, 2013

My college roommate recently started a blog called “Life By Appointment” with her friend to share their ideas on food, fashion, and fun DIYs in between their busy schedules as

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Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard Vinegar Sauce

by Cookie on March 27, 2013

  Ah, my love affair with the trusty crock pot continues.. This is another go to recipe for me when I know I’m going to get home late b/c of