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...
Asparagus Frittata with Peas and Feta
This quick and easy asparagus frittata is perfect for spring! Made with eggs, spring onions, fresh peas, green asparagus and sheep’s cheese feta, it’s...
Easy White Beans in Tomato Sauce
White beans in tomato sauce. So easy. Inspired by Greek Gigantes Plaki, this is a super simple recipe for roasted beans in tomato sauce....
Blackberry and Avocado Salad
There's a new lettuce in town - it's called Salanova! I discovered it at the farmer's market last week. It was so pretty, I...
Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Seasoned strips of grilled steak elevate a simple salad to entree salad status. Romaine leaves are tossed in a Dijon-balsamic dressing, along with grapes,...
Tomato and Peach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
This Tomato and Peach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto is a sunshine-on-a-plate kind of dish. Sweet juicy peaches, vibrant heirloom tomatoes, salty prosciutto and crumbled feta, all...
Caponata Recipe (Sicilian Eggplant Dish)
This easy caponata recipe, inspired by traditional Sicilian cuisine, is the kind of rustic, feel-good dish I crave all summer long. Packed with Mediterranean vegetables like eggplant, zucchini,...
Broccoli Caesar Salad
This Broccoli Caesar Salad is a fresh, modern take on the classic Caesar, swapping romaine and croutons for lightly blanched broccoli florets and crisp Napa...
Asparagus Almondine
Asparagus Almondine is a dish with deep roots in French cuisine, originally designed to highlight the elegance of green beans with the crunch of...
Chili Con Carne (Classic Beef Chili Recipe)
This Chili con Carne is what I turn to when I want something hearty, bold, and deeply comforting. Made with ground beef, smoky bacon, tender beans,...
Sautéed Beet Greens with Garlic, Lemon & Almonds
One of the really great things I love about the arrival of spring is all the fresh produce available at the farmers market. In...
Summer Salad with Strawberries, Tomatoes, Mint & Basil
Summer in a bowl is what this salad with strawberries, tomatoes, mint and basil is! This salad is loaded with fresh strawberries! And then...
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...
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...
Asparagus with Mediterranean Salsa
Looking for an easy and delicious asparagus side dish? How about trying this asparagus with mediterranean salsa recipe tonight! I love green asparagus topped...
Shrimp Saganaki – Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Shrimp saganaki is a simple, light, and fresh-tasting one skillet dish. One that gives you that Greek island vacation feeling. Jumbo prawns are cooked...
Celery Salad with Apple and Fennel
Celery salad with apple and fennel, is a light and refreshing salad which I absolutely love! It’s made with crisp celery ribs, sweet-tart apple,...
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,...
Belgian Endive Pink Grapefruit Salad with Joghurt Dressing
In winter and early spring, grapefruits are plentiful and can be a refreshing addition to any salad. Sweet-tart pink grapefruit transforms slightly bitter endive...
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...




















