French-Canadian Split Pea Soup (Soupe aux Pois)
A bowl of a good ole Québécois-style French-Canadian split pea soup is pure comfort food - it's typically made from made with either green...
Homemade German Spaetzle
German spaetzle and Christmas markets of two the things my family continues to talk about when they reminisce about all their sightseeing adventures while...
Traditional French Crêpes Recipe
Traditional French Crêpes just like in France! With this basic recipe for crêpes batter, you can easily make these thin pancakes yourself! These homemade...
Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet)
I was first introduced to a traditional Tortilla Española by a Spanish student that was staying with me a few years back. She demonstrated...
Homemade Chicken Broth
This is an easy and flavorful homemade chicken stock that’s perfect for any recipe calling for chicken stock or chicken broth.
Fresh chicken broth is...
Chickpea Chili with Roasted Sweet Potato
Here’s an A M A Z I N G chickpea chili that’s actually not as you would expect a typical chili to be. Simple...
Lemon Yoghurt Cake with Strawberries
This lemon yogurt cake with a layer of strawberries on the inside is perfectly tender and fragrant. It's easy to make and a layer...
Mild and Tangy Lamb Curry (Rogan Josh)
This dish is a winning combination for fans of eggplant, lamb, and aromatic Persian flavors!
Lamb and eggplant are two things I really enjoy but...
Vegetarian Borscht (Beet Soup)
If you love you’re a fan of beets, it’s a safe bet that you’ll dig this soup. Warming and nourishing, Borscht is full of...
Grünkern Pilaf with Spinach & Chickpeas
Grünkern pilaf makes for the perfect whole grain side dish – one that won’t bore you to death! I have seriously fallen in love...
Vegan Egyptian Eggplant Moussaka (Mesaka’a)
Most of us are familiar with Greek moussaka, but do you also know the Egyptian version?Egyptian Moussaka, which is called Eggplant Mesaka’a is the...
Beef Stew with Hoisin Sauce, Red Wine and Tomatoes
This stew definitely has the umami things going on. I’m not usually one to cook a lot of hearty meat based meals, but with...
Buckwheat Pancakes with Ham, Cheese and Egg
Inspired by the French “crêpe complete” these easy to make buckwheat pancakes are loaded up with Comté cheese, ham and a fried egg making...
Lamb Paella with Fennel, Artichokes and Tomato
It's easy to be inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi. And this lamb paella recipe was definitely inspired by his cookbook Plenty which is a compilation...
Roasted Carrot and Beetroot Quiche with Goat’s Cheese
This carrot and beetroot quiche recipe is so delicious and easy to make! The beets and carrots are first roasted in the oven until...
Whole Grain Spelt Apple Pie
With so many apples on hand after our fall harvest, what better way to use them then baking a Whole Grain Spelt Apple Pie!
Baking...
Puff Pastry Hand Pies with Mushrooms & Savoy Cabbage
These puff pastry hand pies are the new star of my cabbage kick phase. And I am happy to say, this is pretty darn...
Curried Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup. Comforting, filling, and full of plant-based goodness. Yes, there’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of soup. This vegetarian (actually vegan)...
Vegan Bolognese Sauce Recipe
This vegan spin on a classic bolognese combines protein-rich green lentils with toasted sunflower seeds and hearty mushrooms for a rich, “meaty” (but meat-free)...
German Beef Rouladen
German food. Love, love, love it. Succulent beef, delicious gravy. The origin of the word “roulade” may be French but Rouladen is very much...
