Recipe ideas and commentary on the new food culture by professional photographer Tom Schmidt in Chicago. Get inspired to cook something awesome!

Eggs

Quinoa, Black Beans, Cucumber and Avocado with Eggs Recipe

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Quinoa Recipe for a quick lunch or hearty side dish This dish with Quinoa, Black Beans, Cucumber and Avocado with Eggs is light, but hearty enough to refuel your tanks and support your journey to greatness. The combination of the vinegar, limes and cilantro creates a wonderful freshness that reinvigorates your soul through your daily grind.You never know, a great idea might even hit you over the head after lunch when you are NOT a wandering zombie in an afternoon coma… Lunch is often a …

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Chickpea Pizza with Eggs, Spinach and Tomatoes

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Gluten-Free Chickpea Flatbread Pizza Crust Recipe “I want Pizza!!”  We all have the craving, so why fight it?  This gluten-free pizza recipe will leave you not only satisfied, but inspired to create all kinds of pies.  The chickpea crust has a uniquely creamy and hearty taste that will fill you with happiness.  Not to mention, the crust is soooo easy to make, you will never have the urge to deal with a 'regular' pizza dough again! This recipe has become a busy evening favorite at my …

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Grain Free Fried Rice Recipe – Grated Cauliflower and Shrimp

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Grain-Free Fried Rice Recipe made out of Grated Cauliflower Seriously, is that fried rice without a grain of rice??  The amazing cauliflower strikes again!  Really, what can’t you do with cauliflower?  Recently I have ran across recipes utilizing this humble plant in all kinds of uncommon ways, such as pizza crust and taco tortillas to name just a few.  Maybe I will have to do an entire series on innovative uses of cauliflower.  I am intrigued. This fried “rice” experience is so fast and easy …

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Lacinato Kale and Eggs Recipe (Black Kale)

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[column-group] [column span="3"] Kale Recipe for Breakfast with Eggs When I wake up, I walk directly to the stove.  Regardless of the day, I enjoy a nice hearty breakfast.  This dish is a rather quick way to get both your greens and eggs.  I have made this dish with all kinds of kale (Curly Kale, Red Kale, Lacinato Kale, etc.), but Black Kale (aka Lacinato Kale) is by far my absolute favorite.  The flavor and texture is strong enough to give you the feeling of eating a "real" meal, but not so …

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