Latkes with Greek Yogurt and Avocados for Brunch

I found myself craving Latkes but since we don't have a cheese grater and our blender broke I had to chop the potatos into fine pieces by hand. Since I'm lazy and because I was getting peckish the potatoes were not chopped finely at all. We only had a purple onion so I used that and I threw in four cloves of garlic and black pepper because I don't believe in orthodoxy when cooking.

I didn't add enough flour or egg when I made the first batch so the patties fell apart. I adjusted for this in the next two batches and they came out fairly well.

I use yogurt in place of sour cream in cooking because it is healthier and actually available in the refrigerator. It works as a pretty good replacement especially if the yogurt is on the sour side like Chobani.

The result is something that resembles Latkes only faintly but still tasted pretty good.

Bok Choy and Soybean Sprouts Stir Fry, Fried Tilapia, and Miso for Dinner

The miso turned out very greasy looking but is quite delicious. We used fish stock instead of water to give it especially good flavor and added seaweed, fried tofu, and carrots because they are amazing.

Bok choy and soybean sprouts

Oscars Night 2013

I made a tapenade with two kinds of olives, garlic, black pepper, olive oil, rice vinegar, and lemon

Traditional Chinese Rice Cake

Kale, baby spinach, grapefruit, and raisin salad with rice vinegar, balsamic vinaigrette, and olive oil dressing

Sliced artisan bread baked in olive oil and herbs for dipping in the tapenade

Miso soup with seaweed and fried tofu

Korean rice noodles with onions, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms

Spicy tofu

Berry tart with a caramel crust

Tea of course

I also guzzled myself on kimchi and spinach dip but forgot to take a picture.

Jalapeno Cheese Bagels

Two jalapeno cheese bagels and a sliced boiled egg with my all time favorite 21 Seasoning's Salute.

Herb Coated Sole on Garlic Rice for Lunch

The sole is leftover from a few days ago when I tried experimenting by not cooking with any salt which turned out disastrously  Added tons of green onions because they are starting to wilt. No vegetables because I wasn't feeling healthy. White rice two days in a row, woot. I'm on a truly unhealthy kick at the moment.

I didn't eat one of these adorable pink frosted chocolate cupcakes but I will in an hour or so.

Egg in a Basket for Breakfast

I saw cute pictures of heart shaped egg in a baskets on Pinterest and tried making my own. Unfortunately the bread was smushed and I was too lazy to cut a decent heart shape.

Fried Salmon, Stir-Fried Eggplant, Boiled Chard and Kale

Some green peppers found their way onto this. The rice is Thai Jasmine, the only white rice worth eating.

Butternut Squash Soup with Zucchini and Quinoa

Lunch

Sauteed garlic and carrots in a saucepan before adding two cups of this premade butternut squash soup, quinoa, and left over zucchini. Brought to a boil and simmered until the quinoa was cooked. The soup is a little too sweet on its own which is why I threw in a few other ingredients.

                                                       Sprinkled with green onions

Dried cranberries and sliced almonds on the side since I'm trying to eat more nuts.

Croissants for Breakfast

Croissant from a local bakery, hard boiled eggs sprinkled with Trader Joe's 21 Seasonings Salute and green onions, and a cutie