Ramen with Pork, Eggs + Snow Peas

January 25, 2016 by Nikki Dinki in Lighter Option, Main Meals, Soup + Salad

As a kid there was not much I loved more than a bowl of ramen noodle soup.

And to my absolute delight Ramen places are popping up all over New York City like beacons of hope in the cold and snowy streets.

4th of July Recipe Round Up

June 24, 2015 by Nikki Dinki in Appetizers, Breads Sauces Dressing, Dessert, Main Meals, Sides, Soup + Salad, Vegetarian

The 4^th of July is just around the corner and that means fun, frolicking, and most importantly FOOD. Most years I find myself making sweet treats for my niece Lucy, as her birthday falls on the 4th. We all like to gather in Fire Island to celebrate as we sing happy birthday and watch the fire works.

To say Lucy loves dessert is an understatement, so I always try my best to put a smile on her sweet little sugar addicted face and make her some incredible treats. No matter what you are making this July 4^th it should be easy, should make people smile and if it happens to also be red white and blue than even better. So here are some of my favorite July 4^th recipes that will make your weekend that much more sweet.

Red, White + Blue Sangria by Crista at Peace.Love.Quinoa

Let’s start this 4th of July with fizzy and refreshing white wine sangria's! In this recipe she finishes her sangria off with sparkling water; I think I'm going to skip that part and finish it with some bubbly champagne! The best part about sangria is you can use whatever wine, fruit and juice you like.

Brussels Sprouts + Wild Rice Salad with Sliced Pork

April 06, 2015 by Nikki Dinki in Main Meals, Soup + Salad

I’m a huge cabbage fan...I’m also a huge Buffalo Bills fan, but for now let’s just focus on the cabbage. There is no need to get into a heated football debate until at least August.

Once you start looking at cabbage as more than just a main ingredient in sauerkraut or coleslaw, you will start to see how versatile it can really be.