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...
Sicilian-Style Romanesco with Capers and Lemon
It may seem new to some of us, but actually romanesco has actually been around forever! Forever as in ages, ages as in 16th...
Aunt Ilse’s Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
Was 'Caesar salad' invented by or named after Julius Caesar? Or did it originate from the Italian owner's of Caesar's restaurant in Tijuana?
Whatever the...
Classic Sponge Vanilla Marble Cake
Chocolate and vanilla - what could be better? Classic "marble cake" is a mix of light and dark cake batter, mixed together after pouring...
Spinach Salad with Tahini-Dressing, Sumac Pita & Pomegranate
Spinach Salad with Tahini-Dressing, Sumac Pita and Pomegranate. Introduce your taste buds to something tasty tonight! If you're not already familiar sumac, it's a...
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...
Pesto Genovese Pasta
My friend Magali writes that with chilly winter temperatures in Geneva so she has been enjoying a lot of pasta these days. Yes, don’t...
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...
Pasta with Smoked Sardines and Lemon
This was one of those unintended successful dinners. I had planned to make a nice homemade corn chowder, however that takes time. Yes, the...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Lemon
Think you don't like brussels sprouts? Just like vegemite and marmite, they seem to conjure up reactions of love or hate. And of course...
Spaghetti Bolognese Meat Sauce
This homemade recipe for spaghetti meat sauce is a traditional dish that never tires. It's a wonderful sauce on all kinds of pasta and...
Sweet Potato Mango Red Thai Curry
One of the things that really makes Thai food stand apart is its vibrant flavors. Bursting with spicy, sweet, and tart flavors, this red...
Tomato Caper Salad
This is a deliciously simple side salad inspired by a brunch get together at my friend Anna’s place recently. She is an amazing host...
Spaghetti with Pesto, Arugula, Prawns & Cherry Tomatoes
A simple pesto with spaghetti is delicious topped with fresh arugula, plump cherry tomatoes and juicy prawns. This is great stand back and throw...
Pasta Puttanesca: Tuna, Olives and Capers in a Tomato Sauce
Traditionally, puttanesca sauce is served with spaghetti in a dish known for being “in the style of the whore”. Oooh so devilish. There is...
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...
Pasta with Smoked Trout in a Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce
What I love about this recipe, other than the ingredients (smoked trout, pine nuts, yum!) is that it can be pulled together so quickly....
Traditional Wiener Schnitzel (Viennese Veal Cutlet)
The true origin of Wiener schnitzel may very well not be Vienna but the Viennese are indeed proud to say that it belongs to...
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....
Chicken Mango Red Thai Curry
Oh how I love sweet happy mangos! Yes, with all their B vitamins, they help boost the production of serotonin, a natural mood elevator....
