Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Tahini Dressing
Winter is all about kale for me. And here’s a new favourite winter salad. Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes tossed in a tahini dressing....
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons
Love them or hate them. That’s how it is. No matter how tasty I think this Brussels sprouts caesar salad is, if these mini...
Oatmeal Muffins
Oatmeal muffins are one of the easiest and versatile muffin you can bake. Plus they are an easy to make treat that can be...
Leek Risotto with Lemon & Herbs
Lemon Leek Risotto is one of those dishes that feels like pure comfort in a bowl. With its creamy texture and vibrant flavours, it’s...
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...
Chocolate Almond Cake (gluten-free)
This Chocolate Almond Cake has quickly become my go-to cake for all occasions. It’s super simple and quick to prepare, it has a moist...
Turmeric Ginger Lentil Soup
One pot often translates to soup, soup, soup. So of course, with my don't-have-a-kitchen-yet dilemna, I turn to soup as a Sunday afternoon solution....
Homemade Kale Chips
If you find yourself constantly craving chips, then you're going to be all over this snack recipe. Made with kale and baked instead of...
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...
Warm Mushroom Barley Salad with Herbs
This mushroom barley salad with herbs embraces flavors of a new season. A hearty mix of wild mushrooms are fried until golden and then...
Asparagus with Lemon Butter & Parsley Breadcrumbs
This White Asparagus with Lemon Butter and Herbed Breadcrumbs is springtime comfort on a plate. Delicate, tender white asparagus is gently cooked and topped...
Simple Sautéed Vegetables
Simple sautéed vegetables -- this vibrant vegetarian skillet dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Infused with Mediterranean...
Braised Chicken with Dried Figs, Honey and Lemon
I have always been a fan of fresh figs and this summer stumbled across dried ones at my favorite local Turkish shop. I tried...
Smoked Trout Pasta Salad with Asparagus & Fennel
This pasta salad with smoked trout is full of fresh spring flavours. It’s made with a healthy mix of green asparagus, fennel, radish and...
Easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This Easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a warming, one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. With tender shredded chicken breast, savoury smoked bacon, fresh vegetables, and pillowy...
Corn Chowder (Vegetarian)
With sweet cobs of corn still available at the farmers market and less than optimal late summer weather, I simply couldn’t resist moving on...
Sautéed Green Beans with Tomatoes
Slow-cooked sautéed green beans — so simple and delicious! This recipe is inspired from a Lebanese dish called “Loubia b'zeit". It’s made with slow-braised...
Smoked Salmon Risotto
This smoked salmon risotto with lemon is full of light, fresh flavours and is at the same time quite decadent tasting, thanks to hot...
Middle Eastern Foccacia
This is probably the most exciting and delicious focaccia bread that I have ever made! This homemade focaccia recipe is super easy, is light...
Mushroom Vol-au-Vents
Mushroom Vol-au-Vents with a creamy filling are everything you want in an appetiser—elegant, indulgent, and surprisingly simple to make. Picture this: buttery, flaky puff pastry...




















