Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese
Have you ever tried a vegetarian lentil Bolognese? No? It’s soooo good. And OMG its way better than any of those ground meat alternative...
Spaghetti Carbonara
Quality ingredients play a very important role in the success of a good Spaghetti Carbonara.
Foremost the eggs: use farm fresh eggs from free range...
Vegetable Fritatta
Baked vegetable frittata is the easiest way to make a frittata. The cooking starts on the stovetop and finishes in the oven. This vegetarian...
Florentine Apple Cake (Torta di Mele)
This moist, flavourful Florentine apple cake is a traditional Italian treat, filled with juicy apples, pinenuts, and golden raisins. Adapted from classic Tuscan recipes, this cake...
Canadian Buttermilk Pancakes
It makes me ridiculously happy to know to that a simple plate of traditional Canadian buttermilk pancakes can brighten up a Sunday morning. Not...
Baked Spiral Potatoes (Tornado Potatoes)
Spiral potatoes (also called tornado potatoes) are an easy and tasty way to prepare oven baked potatoes in a new way. You can use...
Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
This Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is everything you want in a quick and flavourful salad: crunchy lettuce, crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a...
Asian-Style Beet Greens
Asian-Style Beet Greens. Using a wok is an easy way to cook fresh greens (such as beet greens, Swiss chard, and other greens —...
Japanese Style Asparagus with Miso-Ginger Dressing
This Japanese style Asparagus with Miso-Ginger Dressing is the perfect dish to welcome spring asparagus! Steamed green asparagus is elevated to a whole new...
Moong Dal with Sweet Potato & Coconut
Moong dal is made with an irresistible combination of aromatic spices, split mung beans, aromatics, tomatoes, sweet potato, and coconut milk. Finished off with...
German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)
Here in Germany, summer time is plum cake time. As soon as they make their arrival at the farmers' market, arrives also the immediate...
Potato Latkes with Cheese & Green Onion
Simple, easy, delicious — potato latkes with cheese and green onions. These little potato pancakes are infused with extra flavour thanks to the addition...
Roasted Beans in Tomato Sauce (Greek Gigantes plaki)
The only thing requiring when cooking beans from dry is a little extra foresight. If tomorrows dinner is going to beans, then plan ahead....
Asparagus Orzo Salad with Herbs and Lemon
To celebrate the spring season, I’m sharing this fresh, bright and irresistible asparagus orzo salad recipe. It’s bursting with fresh and zesty Mediterranean flavors....
Shredded Cabbage Salad with Tahini-Lemon Dressing
Let’s talk about this shredded cabbage salad with tahini-lemon dressing recipe for a minute. Yes, cabbage salad. Or perhaps I should call it a...
Sicilian Roasted Eggplant & Cherry Tomatoes with Basil
Italian “perlina” eggplants (aubergine) are very similar to the Chinese eggplant. They have a thinner skin and a sweeter, more delicate flavor. They also...
Grilled Lamb Kofta with Herb-Yoghurt Dip
Lamb Kofta is bursting with warm aromatic spices and Middle Eastern flavours. Juicy and delicious, these mini-sized kofta make for a fantastic appetizer that...
Wild Garlic and Mushroom Quiche
This mushroom quiche makes a comforting vegetarian main dish for a family dinner. Hearty and filling, it’s packed with mushrooms, shallots, wild garlic and...
Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Feta, and White Beans
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Feta, and White Beans is the fresh, flavour-packed side or veggie main you’ve been looking for! This light, vibrant dish...
Quick Hummus with Sumac
The secret to a good traditional hummus is really no secret. The ingredients are simple: chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt....
