Bolognese with Lentils and Salsiccia
Oh this is a very tasty dish! Bolognese with lentils and salsiccia makes for a deliciously rich pasta bolognese with layer and layers of...
Wintery Kale Salad with Black Rice and Roasted Beets
With this wintery kale salad, I discovered a new type of rice – black rice. A whole grain Chinese hybrid grown in neighboring Italy...
Easy Lemon Cake with Ricotta
This Italian-inspired lemon cake features freshly squeezed lemon juice, ricotta fresca, spelt flour and olive oil. It’s moist, lemony, and delicious! Lightly sweet, it’s...
Simple Lacinato Kale Salad
This simple lacinato kale salad, made with Tuscan kale, salty Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and toasted garlic panko breadcrumbs is a deliciously easy to...
Peanut Coconut Noodles
This recipe is inspired by my friend Anna and is based on something she served up for a group of us while hosting her...
Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Salad with Feta and Almonds
A gorgeous roasted cauliflower quinoa salad tossed with young arugula leaves, feta cheese, pomegranate seeds and toasted almonds. This simple and easy to make...
Vegetable Thai Green Curry
One of the things I love about Thai curries is that they are so adaptable. They can be anything from simple to complex, soupy...
Asparagus with Lemon Bagna Càuda Sauce
Lemon Bagna Càuda is one of the tastiest sauces for asparagus. This simple sauce made with crème fraîche, lemon, olive oil, garlic and anchovies...
Baked Penne with Mushrooms & Spinach
This baked penne with mushrooms and spinach is the ultimate comfort food—cheesy, hearty, and packed with flavour. A rich tomato sauce, tender mushrooms, and...
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...
Black Rice Salad with Mango and Apple
Although there are times when I enjoy eating a salad more than others (ahem, every day ending in “y”!)... I don’t ever really need...
Pasta with Fava Bean Pesto
Pasta with fava bean pesto (pesto di fave) tastes so excitingly fresh, vibrant and delicious! It’s made with fresh fava beans (also known as...
Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk
The Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk is a hearty, plant-based recipe that’s every bit as cosy as it is simple. Naturally vegan, packed with fibre...
Mexican-Style Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (vegan)
Delicious, fast and easy stuffed sweet potatoes with fresh and healthy ingredients such as black beans, tomatoes, corn, avocado, red onion, lime juice and...
Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas
Enter stage left for it's grand debut; za’atar roasted carrots and chickpeas. There are those occasions when I get stuck on a new flavor....
Kale Salad with Orange and Coconut
Shredded coconut give this kale salad with orange a touch of tropical flair while also standing up to the bold flavor of kale. Orange...
Eggplant Meatballs
These delicious vegetarian meatballs are the perfect “meatless” version of an Italian classic. They are meaty with no meat at all! Instead of meat...
Orange Quinoa Salad
This quick Orange Quinoa Salad is what fresh, feel-good eating looks like. It’s light yet satisfying, bursting with citrusy flavour, and comes together in just about...
Sicilian Puttanesca Chicken with Eggplant
Chicken Puttanesca is a delicious and easy one-skillet meal. It starts with pan fried chicken breasts, aubergine and a classic puttanesca sauce. It’s made...
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...
