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• Shirataki Noodles and Soba Noodles

  

  Shirataki Noodle RamenI made this comforting soup for lunch the other day.  I wasn’t even going to post it, because it involves packages of instant ramen... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• White Chocolate Candy Cane Bark

  

  Our card reader died, so excuse the pictures!  I had taken a beautiful one of this with the Nikon and strobe flash, but oh well — you get the idea. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Omu Raisu (Japanese Rice Omelet)

  

  I don’t know about you all, but I am so not ready for Christmas and the end of the year! I find myself juggling so many things to begin with, but then there’s... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet Potato Muffins, Baked Egg Ham Cup with Pesto, and Impractical Jokers

  

  I didn’t make this delectable sweet potato muffin — my sister-in-law did!  But we really enjoyed noshing on them during our travel and also for breakfast. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Microwave Pumpkin Breakfast Cake

  

  This cake can be made in 2 minutesI’m traveling and visiting family at the moment, so this will be short and sweet!  As some of you might have already seen,... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Acorn Squash and Moroccan Beef Inspired Stuffing

  

  Acorn squash is in season again! Have you seen them appearing in your markets? I love roasted acorn squash and did a post last year about how to make it, as wel... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Hungry Artists’ Recipes

  

  Ok, I’ve had this blog for what, going on 3 years here, and I have never compiled a recipes page.  Major head slap.  People often ask me for recipes on the blog... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cauliflower Tortilla Bean Quesadilla

  

  Awhile back I did a post on Low Carb “Veggie Crusts and Shells”. I’ve been tinkering with that recipe recently. I made some cauliflower “tortillas” which I... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spooky Halloween Tricks and Treats

  

  Melissa Iwai Copyright 2013I didn’t go all out this year as I have in the past, because I’ve been so busy with work.  No haunted gingerbread houses this year!... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Visit to Oregon and Almond Plantain Bread

  

  I’m still obsessed with plantain bread and playing with different flavors.  I tried adding some sweetener as well as almond extract, and I love how it cut the... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

  

  Sorry for the absence — I was in Oregon last week!  More on that in a future post…I had planned on posting this before I left, but alas, packing was a priority. Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Double Chocolate Plantain Bread (Gluten Free) and Book Events

  

  At Greenlight Bookstore in BrooklynThis past weekend I had back to back book events.  On Saturday, I read B is for Bulldozer and Truck Stop at Greenlight... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Princeton Children’s Book Festival and Chocolate Protein Mini Muffins

  

  Denis and I signed Hush Little Monster togetherThis past Saturday we participated in the Princeton Children’s Book Festival.  It was a  beautiful day for... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oyako-don: Parent-Child Rice Bowl

  

  With the temperatures beginning to dip as we head into fall, it’s nice to have a steaming bowl of comfort for dinner.  Of course, for me, comfort food often... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coconut Sesame Kale Chips and Soy-Sesame Grilled Salmon

  

  Coconut Sesame KaleThe other day I was standing in line at the grocery store, and I noticed packages of kale chips at the cashier stand — $7.49 for a little box... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Weight Watchers 50th Anniversary Cookbook

  

  I’m embarrassed that I have had this cookbook and have been meaning to post a review of it FOREVER.  The nice folks at Saint Martin’s Press sent it to me, and... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Broccoli Sweet Potato Soup for Lunch and B is for Bulldozer Release

  

  I can’t believe I’m saying this, but summer has passed by quickly! I’ve been busy with a lot of new work that I can’t talk about here because it’s not publishe... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 RECIPES

• Creamy Pesto Sauce

  

  When it comes to gardening, my thumb is pretty much black.  The one thing I have success with every summer, though, is basil.This is only a fraction of basil... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• High Protein Buttermilk Pancakes

  

  It has been a whole week since I’ve given up drinking caffeine!!  I am sleeping a lot better.   My head is not exploding by afternoon any more, and I don’t... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Green as a Coconut, Spinach, Chocolate Smoothie

  

  Topped with toasted coconut and sliced almondsSo this is only day 2 of my weaning myself off of caffeine, and I feel like this:Copyright Melissa Iwai 2005All I... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES