Garlic Shrimp and Crispy Brussels Sprouts Grain Bowl

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // October 17, 2018 // 1 Comment

Mixed grains topped with garlic shrimp, crispy brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and crunchy chickpeas then drizzled with maple balsamic vinaigrette. This garlic shrimp and crispy brussels sprouts grain bowl is delicious, simple to make, and perfect for a fall weeknight dinner.

Happy Wednesday!

I feel like I’ve been on a roll these past few days with all the fall inspired dishes. There’s so many options to pick from: brussels sprouts, butternut squash, pomegranate, cranberries, maple everything. What are your favorite fall ingredients?

I honestly think I can have bowl foods all day everyday and I wouldn’t get tired of it. Maybe it’s because the ingredients can be customized to your taste. So many ways to mix it up.

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Roasted Maple Butternut Squash and Garlic Mushroom Pizza

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // October 14, 2018 // 4 Comments

A homemade or store bought pizza crust topped with melted mozzarella cheese, roasted maple butternut squash, garlic mushrooms, and garnished with a handful of microgreens or frisee. This fall inspired roasted maple butternut squash and garlic mushroom pizza is delicious and simple to make.

Happy Sunday!

I hope it’s been a relaxing weekend for you. I haven’t had a weekend where I had no work or events planned for weeks now so it was nice to have a low key one. Went to the farmer’s market Saturday morning, stopped at the mall for a (or half a dozen) black honey matcha cheese tart(s), and then caught up on some of my favorite fall shows. At the moment, I highly recommend 9-1-1. Has anyone seen it?

Let’s talk about this fall inspired pizza.

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Wallflower Weekly Finds, 188

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // October 12, 2018 // 2 Comments

If you ever get up early enough to see the sun rise over San Francisco on a clear day, the colors are just gorgeous. I took this photo in the middle of the street on an early Saturday morning. I kind of love that the streets are pretty empty since not many people are up and about yet. It’s the side of SF that you don’t really get to see during the day.

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Flower Pressed Jasmine Tea Shortbread Cookies

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // October 10, 2018 // 12 Comments

Jasmine tea infused short bread cookies pressed with fresh flowers and dusted with powdered sugar. These flower pressed jasmine tea shortbread cookies are delicious and perfect for entertaining.

Happy Wednesday!

I’ve had a rough week, and it’s only Wednesday. That means I’m going to need a little treat to get me through the rest of the week. What could be better than tea infused shortbread cookies?

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Cacio e Pepe with Burst Tomatoes

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // October 7, 2018 // 8 Comments

Buttery parmesan and black pepper pasta tossed with burst tomatoes. This classic cacio e pepe with burst tomatoes is delicious, simple to make, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

The first few days of October have gone by so fast. And as the days get shorter and the sun sets sooner, I’ve been looking forward to simple meals at night. Ones that don’t require much prepping. Ones that need just a few simple ingredients. Ones that don’t require me to run to the grocery store. This cacio e pepe with burst tomatoes is as simple as it gets.

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Wallflower Weekly Finds, 187

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // October 5, 2018 // 3 Comments

Happy Friday!

It’s almost the weekend again. It’s been a long work week so I’m kind of excited for a low key weekend. Last weekend though, I was at the NorCal Night Market in Pleasanton, and I may have overindulged in so many different foods. You may remember that I went to the first one back in July, and it was underwhelming. But! The second time around with all the improvements, it was so much fun. One of my favorites was the Watermelon Bomb. A carved out watermelon filled with watermelon shaved snow, popping boba, red beans, lychee, and fresh cut watermelon. It’s so refreshing on a hot late summer, early fall day.

And I loved that they sold LED balloons. It’s so perfect for a night out.

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Smoky Chipotle Zucchini Noodle Chili

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // October 3, 2018 // 18 Comments

Spicy and smoky chili filled with fresh tomatoes, corn, black beans, and served with zucchini noodles. This smoky chipotle zucchini noodle chili is so delicious and the perfect fall comfort food.

Happy October!

Now that it’s October, it finally feels like fall. We’ve had our first rain in almost half a year. And I am so ready to layer my clothes, wear knee high boots, and wrap myself in cozy plaid blanket scarves. I’m just not so sure I’m ready for shorter days and longer nights.

Of course, as it’s getting cooler with each passing day, I want something warm and comforting to indulge in, especially on gloomy, rainy days. Honestly, what could be cozier and more comforting than a bowl of hearty chili?

Made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, black beans, and smoky chipotle peppers and served with zucchini noodles, this chili is sooo perfect for fall meals.

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Earl Grey Pots de Creme

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // September 30, 2018 // 22 Comments

Rich creamy pot de creme with a hint of earl grey. These earl grey pots de creme are delicious and the perfect dessert for all occasions.

Happy Sunday!

I know fall officially started a little over a week ago, but…. I don’t think it feels like fall until it hits October. That’s when I’m finally ready for pumpkin everything. In other words, just one more day.

Honestly, I’m not sure where all the time has gone. And the moment October arrives, all the holidays follow pretty quickly as well as the rest of the year. But! As if you didn’t already know, my favorite season is fall. And I’m super excited for all things fall to come.

So let’s celebrate the start of fall with these earl grey pots de creme.

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Wallflower Weekly Finds, 186

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // September 28, 2018 // No Comments

Last weekend, I was in Napa Valley with a friend. Just a little weekend getaway from our foggy city. We got to explore a few wineries and did a little wine tasting. The weather was amazing, and it was the perfect way to relax and recover from a long week of work.

If you happen to be visiting Northern California, you guys need to make wine country one of your stops. Even if you’re not much of a wine drinker, which I’m not really one, there are so many good places to eat and so many places to explore. I’ll share more photos and stories soon.

In this week’s finds….

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Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal

by Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower // September 26, 2018 // 10 Comments

Steel cut oats cooked with diced apples and ground cinnamon, sweetened with maple syrup, then topped with crisp apples and a drizzle of almond milk. This apple cinnamon steel cut oatmeal has all the warm comforting flavors of fall.

It’s the first official week of fall, and I can already feel the air starting to shift. It feels a little cooler, and the sun is starting to set earlier now. As much as I’m going to miss the long summer days, I’m really looking forward to fall. Does anyone else feel the same way?

I’ve been testing out fall flavored recipes for a few weeks now, and I’m excited that I can finally start sharing them with you. Another week, and then it’ll be pumpkin appropriate too. I feel September is still too early for pumpkin and pumpkin spice. Is it just me?

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