Herb-Loaded Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad
Say hello to an awesome herb-loaded chickpea tabbouleh salad – my kind of pure healthy food that’s light but filling, full of vibrant flavors...
Roasted Hokkaido Pumpkin and Barley Salad
This roasted hokkaido pumpkin and barley salad is proof that fall has definitely arrived! Which means I have moved on from light summery salads...
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...
Plum Crumble Cake
This quick and easy recipe plum crumble cake is a great way to enjoy an abundance of late summer plums. Although you can use...
Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Smoked Tofu
This easy vegan Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Smoked Tofu is exactly what weeknight dreams are made of—fresh, fast, and full of flavor. In the...
Asian Style Stir-Fried Green Beans
This stir fried green beans recipe is such an easy and flavorful side dish! Fresh green beans are stir-fried in a wok until blistered...
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...
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...
Italian Rice Salad with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This Mediterranean-style Italian rice salad is a simple yet flavour-packed dish made with wholesome, nutty brown rice, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and a bright...
Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans
This Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans is the ultimate warm-weather side dish. It’s light, herby, and packed with seasonal goodness. Made with tender new potatoes,...
Glazed Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Easy, delicious lemon ricotta cookies made with ricotta and fresh lemon! This is a great recipe for all lemon lovers and cookie fans. These...
Roasted Carrot Lentil Salad with Tahini Dressing
Healthy, hearty and easy to throw together. This roasted carrot lentil salad makes the perfect plant-based (100% vegan) meal. Carrots are roasted in...
German Potato Dumplings (Knödel) with Mushroom Gravy
Potato Dumplings. Sometimes a simple, traditional meal can make others so incredibly happy. A.k.a zee German, my liebling Schwabe. First of all it's not...
Warm Roasted Vegetable Salad
This roasted vegetable salad is the perfect winter salad. It’s warm, hearty, and packed full of plant-based goodness. It’s made with a assortment of...
Summer Quinoa Salad with Strawberries & Cucumber
Fresh, juicy strawberries in a quinoa salad? Yes, please! This refreshing Quinoa Salad with Strawberries and Cucumber recipe is a vibrant twist on the traditional Middle...
Parsnip Salad with Chickpeas, Apple, Walnuts & Blue Cheese
A roasted parsnip salad – who knew that something could taste so fantastic. This fall and winter-inspired salad is made with oven-roasted parsnips, chickpeas,...
Fried Potatoes and Eggs
Fried potatoes and eggs makes for a simple, tasty and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed anytime of day. This classic is more than...
Green Beans with Pears and Bacon
An odd sounding but absolutely delicious dish in Northern Germany is one called “Birnen, Bohnen und Speck” (green beans with pears and bacon). I...
Rutabaga Stew with Quinoa & Saffron
The more I experiment with simple flavors, the more I realize how enjoyable it is to savor the fresh, intense flavors of fresh, locally...
Lentil Rice Pilaf with Sweet Potato
Here's a recipe inspired by the cleansing and healing Ayurvedic dish called kitchari (a one pot meal of lentils and rice with spices). Yes,...
