http://searsimmerstir.com Life, style & food in the District Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:18:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://searsimmerstir.com http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/03/24/chicken-with-white-beans-wine-and-mint-arugula-pesto/ http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/03/24/chicken-with-white-beans-wine-and-mint-arugula-pesto/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:06:00 +0000 Rachel Nania http://searsimmerstir.com/?p=872 ]]> http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/03/24/chicken-with-white-beans-wine-and-mint-arugula-pesto/feed/ 0 DSC_0028 rnani1uw DSC_0028 DSC_0004 DSC_0007 DSC_0012 DSC_0016 DSC_0017 DSC_0019 DSC_0022 DSC_0023 DSC_0025 DSC_0026 http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/19/the-tipsy-vegan-and-fresh-spring-rolls/ http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/19/the-tipsy-vegan-and-fresh-spring-rolls/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:59:28 +0000 Rachel Nania http://searsimmerstir.com/?p=850 ]]> http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/19/the-tipsy-vegan-and-fresh-spring-rolls/feed/ 0 rnani1uw Fresh spring rolls. Cilantro, chopped. Lime juice adds a sharp and fresh twist. Dress the vegetables with soy sauce, peanut oil, vegetable oil and lime juice. The dressed vegetables. Ready for the spring roll wrappers. Prepare the spring roll wrappers to instruction. Spring roll wrappers. Submerge. Fill. And roll. http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/17/the-smaller-is-baller-project-and-tips-for-moving/ http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/17/the-smaller-is-baller-project-and-tips-for-moving/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 03:51:11 +0000 Rachel Nania http://searsimmerstir.com/?p=841 ]]> http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/17/the-smaller-is-baller-project-and-tips-for-moving/feed/ 0 rnani1uw photo-35 http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/13/living-with-less/ http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/13/living-with-less/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:16:02 +0000 Rachel Nania http://searsimmerstir.com/?p=831 ]]> http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/13/living-with-less/feed/ 0 IMG_0491 rnani1uw Living in this beautiful city means living with less. (Rachel Nania) http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/09/a-simple-crustless-quiche/ http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/09/a-simple-crustless-quiche/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:52:23 +0000 Rachel Nania http://searsimmerstir.com/?p=819 ]]> http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/09/a-simple-crustless-quiche/feed/ 0 Eggs rnani1uw A simple crustless eggy pie is the perfect answer to weeknight hunger. (Rachel Nania) Some 3-year olds I know like to call quiche "eggy pie." Whatever works for you. (Rachel Nania) http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/03/locally-inspired-super-bowl-treats/ http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/03/locally-inspired-super-bowl-treats/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:14:54 +0000 Rachel Nania http://searsimmerstir.com/?p=803 ]]> http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/02/03/locally-inspired-super-bowl-treats/feed/ 0 DSC_0008 rnani1uw Sea salt chocolate chip cookies. (Rachel Nania) The secret ingredient to my cookies is sea salt. More than making the cookie salty, it helps to bring out the sweetness of the chocolate. (Rachel Nania) Coating the chocolate chips in the dry ingredients helps to keep them from becoming a melty mess in the oven. (Rachel Nania) Is there anything better than cookie dough? Well, once it is mixed... (Rachel Nania) You can find miso paste in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. (Rachel Nania) Red miso buttercream is delicious and definitely unexpected. (Rachel Nania) I love the visibility of the red miso and the lemon zest. (Rachel Nania) http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/01/23/winter-layers-lasagna/ http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/01/23/winter-layers-lasagna/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:31:33 +0000 Rachel Nania http://searsimmerstir.com/?p=779 ]]> http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/01/23/winter-layers-lasagna/feed/ 0 Lasagna rnani1uw Winter Layers = Lasagna (Rachel Nania) Making fresh pasta (Rachel Nania) Kneading the pasta (Rachel Nania) Cranking out some pasta (Rachel Nania) Hanging some fresh pasta (Rachel Nania) Time to layer up (Rachel Nania) Throw some spinach in there to sneak in some nutrition (Rachel Nania) Peek-a-boo (Rachel Nania) Great for special occasions or cold nights (Rachel Nania) http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/01/06/sweet-and-warm-rosemary-citrus-salad/ http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/01/06/sweet-and-warm-rosemary-citrus-salad/#comments Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:13:40 +0000 Rachel Nania http://searsimmerstir.com/?p=769 ]]> http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/01/06/sweet-and-warm-rosemary-citrus-salad/feed/ 1 Grapefruit rnani1uw This simple citrus salad is just that – super simple and made of citrus. (Rachel Nania) Section the citrus and throw it in a bowl. You can use whatever you have and like. In this case, I used red grapefruit. (Rachel Nania) The warm, sweet “dressing” complements the cold tang of the fruit, and the rosemary gives the salad an earthy taste. (Rachel Nania) http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/01/02/resolutions-that-begin-with-a-buzz/ http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/01/02/resolutions-that-begin-with-a-buzz/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:01:16 +0000 Rachel Nania http://searsimmerstir.com/?p=761 ]]> http://searsimmerstir.com/2013/01/02/resolutions-that-begin-with-a-buzz/feed/ 2 Cups rnani1uw I will get buzzed at home this year. (Rachel Nania) A strong cup of espresso makes tackling the rest of the list a bit easier. (Rachel Nania) Create more. (Rachel Nania) http://searsimmerstir.com/2012/12/30/shrimp-lime-and-black-bean-quinoa/ http://searsimmerstir.com/2012/12/30/shrimp-lime-and-black-bean-quinoa/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:48:34 +0000 Rachel Nania http://searsimmerstir.com/?p=750 ]]> http://searsimmerstir.com/2012/12/30/shrimp-lime-and-black-bean-quinoa/feed/ 0 rnani1uw A meal that transports my taste buds somewhere warmer. (Rachel Nania) Tomatoes, shrimp and basil on the stove. (Rachel Nania)