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...
Asian-Style Cucumber Salad with Cilantro & Roasted Sesame Seeds
Cucumbers add crunch and a refreshing flavor to all sorts of salads. This cool eastern-influenced cucumber salad makes for a tasty and refreshing side...
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...
Roasted Cherry Tomato Lentil Salad
It's time for the best cherry tomato lentil salad ever. One with a delicious array of simple flavors. Summer flavors. Humble little beluga lentils...
Vol-au-vent (Königin-Pasteten) with a Creamy Veal and Mushroom Ragout
As a main meal or finger food, it’s representative of a traditional German or French dish made for special occasions or to celebrate a...
Creamy Green Tahini Dressing
Creamy green tahini dressing is a delicious, flavor-packed homemade salad dressing, that's vegan and so easy to make! And it's pretty much good on...
Tomato Risotto with Fresh Tomatoes & Zucchini Goat Cheese Parcels
This easy and classic tomato risotto is one of my favourite ways to enjoy sweet, juicy vine-ripened tomatoes while they are still in season....
Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
Let me start out by saying I love these flavors! Oregano marinated chicken breasts, braised together with Mediterranean flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives,...
Sweet Dumpling Squash Salad with Feta
This autumn Sweet Dumpling Squash Salad with roasted squash, fresh greens, pomegranate and feta has a middle eastern touch to it. It’s made with...
Grilled Asparagus with Italian Salsa Verde & Tiger Prawns
Grilled asparagus makes for an easy, delicious and healthy side dish that’s ready to serve in 15-minutes. In this recipe, it's topped with Italian...
Cranberry Scones
This cranberry scones recipe is perfect during the holiday season when fresh cranberries are abundant, or anytime of year using frozen berries! Simply delicious,...
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...
French Cucumber Salad with Crème Fraîche and Dill
French cucumber salad with crème fraîche and fresh dill. Mmmm, it reeks of summer. One of the best smells of summer is fresh dill....
Spinach, Goat Cheese and Potato Quiche
Quiche. Spinach, goat cheese and potato quiche. Yum. Make this quiche your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Or even serve it at Easter brunch, for...
Lentil-Rice Salad with Roasted Carrots and Tahini Dressing
This lentil-rice salad is hearty and healthy. Short grain rice and French puy lentils are tossed together with cumin-coriander spiced roasted carrots and hearty...
Coconut Curry Mussels
These juicy coconut curry mussels are quickly cooked in a delicious broth made from tomatoes, ginger, garlic, chili, coconut milk and warming spices. Serve...
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...
Cheddar Cheese Scones
These savoury cheddar cheese scones are a delicious treat! Made with spelt flour and fine-cut oats and flavoured cheddar, sautéed red onions and a...
Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Frittata) with Sweet Red Pepper
Tortilla Española (also known as Spanish Omelette) couldn’t be easier to prepare! Sliced potatoes and onions are fried in plenty of olive oil, then...
Ricotta Pancakes
What would a weekend be without pancakes? They are a tasty way to treat yourself after a hard week of work. Especially when you...
