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This quick and easy recipe plum crumble cake is a great way to enjoy an abundance of late summer plums. Although you can use any variety, I like to use “Bühler Zwetschen” for this buttermilk cake as they are slightly tart and juicy (making them perfect for a crumble cake) and they have a welcome complexity of flavor. What makes this plum crumble cake special First of all, it’s a buttermilk...

Crispy shallots, tart apple and parmesan fill out this hearty Grünkern salad recipe. It has all the elements for a perfect grain salad. Together with toasted almonds, peppery arugula and fresh basil it offers so many flavour and textural elements. Sweet, tart, salty, nutty and umami. And it makes a perfect side dish or meal on its own. Grünkern: more than just a side dish Anyone who follows my blog knows...

Zingy and full of flavour, tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is a super fresh herb and bulgur salad. There are loads of variations for a traditional tabbouleh recipe — but one things for sure — parsley and lemon are the star ingredients. With this Mediterranean favourite, you can expect a refreshing and light salad, that’s packed with healthy ingredients. From traditional to modern — tabbouleh recipes for every season As an over...

This quick and easy potato salad is the perfect recipe for hot summer days. Packed with fresh herbs and tossed in a Dijon vinaigrette, this potato salad recipe resembles the French classic — tangy, light and herb-infused flavors. There is no mayo, so it’s completely plant-based (yes, vegan!) and with simple additions like summer radishes and green onions it’s packed with fresh flavors. I toss in come capers since...

Summer is zucchini season and zucchini bread is a my favorite thing to bake when the gardens are overflowing with this summer vegetable. I think this zucchini bread is somewhat special since it’s made with mild, neutral-tasting coconut oil, pure Canadian maple syrup (refined sugar-free!) and a mix of whole grain and white spelt flour -- plus dark chocolate chunks from my favourite chocolate bar! And it’s moist and...

This fresh and flavourful asian coleslaw is the perfect salad to complement any summer BBQ. Its perfect served alongside salmon, as a topping for burgers or even added to a poke bowl. It’s a bright and colourful as it is tasty. Fresh shredded vegetables are tossed in one of my favourite asian style dressings — this one made with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime, ginger and...