Beet and Carrot Salad
Beet and carrot salad is one of my favorites. It’s a raw salad made with shredded beets and carrots. I guess you could also...
Smoked Trout Orzo Salad with Artichokes & Fennel
Smoked Trout Orzo Salad with Artichokes & Fennel: Not everyone is as infatuated with artichokes as I am. I could eat them any possible...
Lentil Puttanesca Pasta
Lentil Puttanesca is a bold, flavour-packed twist on the Italian classic — hearty, satisfying, and ready in no time. This quick tomato-based pasta sauce...
Mediterranean Grünkern and Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean grünkern and chickpea salad is an excellent example of why old world grains are making a come back. If you haven't tried...
Parsnip Apple Risotto
Parsnip Apple Risotto. So simple, so good. I have to admit, I recently developed a soft spot for, yes, here it is...parsnips! Subtly sweet...
Fattoush Salad (Lebanese Bread Salad)
This fattoush salad recipe is made with a delicious mix of seasonal vegetables and herbs, crispy toasted za’atar spiced tortilla or pita chips and...
Middle Eastern Lamb Stew with Chickpeas
Ready to excite your taste buds? Here’s a recipe for Middle Eastern Lamb Stew is boldly flavored with a blend of characteristic Middle Eastern...
Spicy Tomato Sauce Pasta
This spicy tomato sauce pasta is guaranteed to kick up your pasta night to a new level. Classic aromatics, like onion and garlic, are...
Braised Belgium Endive with Blood Oranges
If you’re a lover of Belgium endive and it’s pleasantly bitter flavor, then you are in luck! You’ll love it braised and bathing in...
Black Bean Corn Salad
This black bean corn salad is so flavorful and refreshing! A classic Southwestern combo of black beans, corn, tomato, red pepper, avocado and cilantro...
Gnocchi with Asparagus and Peas in Cream Sauce
Gnocchi with asparagus and peas in cream sauce is one of those weeknight dinners that feels effortless, but still a little special. Made with pillowy...
Coconut Edamame Quinoa Salad
Here’s the Coconut Edamame Quinoa Salad low down: we’ve got quinoa, a whole load of edamame, a wicked amount of unsweetened coconut flakes, plus...
Sweet Potato Kumpir with Black Bean Salsa
Sweet potato kumpir. What a beautiful thing. Yeah – theeeeese are goooood. With this kumpir recipe, once again the humble potato shines through! Thank...
Red Cabbage Slaw with Pears and Cranberries
This vibrant red cabbage slaw with pears and cranberries is packed with all kinds of flavor. Thinly sliced cabbage is tossed together with beetroot,...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with chestnuts are simply irresistible. When roasted together, they fill the kitchen with a wonderfully festive, Christmassy aroma. Chestnuts belong to...
Ginger-Orange Beef Stir-Fry
In my 20’s I didn’t eat red meat at all, just the occasional chicken breast and a whole lot of fish. Being a “Westcoast...
Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Salmon in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce is an easy recipe for oven-baked salmon filet served with a rich and delectable sauce made with white...
Pesto 3-Ways
Glorious Pesto. A marvel of simplicity, I love this Italian green gem. Fresh, versatile and more than just a sauce for pasta, it’s can...
Pumpkin and Red Lentil Curry with Garam Masala & Coconut
This glorious pumpkin and red lentil curry is the ultimate in comfort food. Creamy and utterly delicious, this is a healthy and easy recipe...
Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Pepper and Olives
Summer was made for salads like this Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Pepper and Olives. Mediterranean salads such as this simple vegetarian orzo...




















