Beetroot Salad with Fresh Herbs
This simple beetroot salad with fresh herbs makes a great side dish for a BBQ, potluck or picnic…or simply as a fall side dish....
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...
Mediterranean Grünkern and Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean grünkern and chickpea salad is an excellent example of why old world grains are making a come back. If you haven't tried...
Crunchy Barley Granola with Almonds and Dark Chocolate
Homemade granola has never been easier. This crunchy barley granola is made with just 7 ingredients and takes a whole of 35 minutes --...
Easy Marinated Mushrooms
Homemade marinated mushrooms are super easy to prepare! Tender mushrooms are cooked and marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon, white wine, garlic...
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...
Classic Gazpacho Recipe
Gazpacho is the quintessential summer soup! This chilled, raw tomato and vegetable soup from Andalusia, Spain is made with the season’s best fresh produce....
Butternut Squash Risotto
An easy and comforting Butternut Squash Risotto made with fresh ginger, chives and parmesan. This risotto uses easy, seasonal produce that’s perfect for Autumn...
Tomato Nectarine Salad with Feta
Tomato Nectarine Salad with Feta — the best BBQ salad! It’s quick and easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. It’s made with a stunning...
Pasta Piccata with Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Bright, zesty, and full of flavour, this Pasta Piccata with Cauliflower and Chickpeas is a fresh take on the classic Italian dish. Think buttery...
Homemade Gozleme with Spinach and Feta
Turkish Gozleme Recipe – easy, homemade, Turkish flatbread that’s perfectly crispy on the outside and filled with delicious Mediterranean flavors (spinach and feta) on...
Mushroom Tartlets with Chestnuts and Blue Cheese
These delicious mushroom tartlets are the perfect appetiser or side dish for the holiday season! Puff pastry is filled with a mix of mushrooms,...
Chickpea Chili with Roasted Sweet Potato
Here’s an A M A Z I N G chickpea chili that’s actually not as you would expect a typical chili to be. Simple...
Carrot Cake Muffins with Ginger and Coconut
Ever try making carrot cake muffins? And how about ones with ginger, coconut and walnuts? Ohhh yeah. Things are about to get awesome. Yes,...
Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad
Inspired by a salad I recently enjoyed at Vapiano, this Mediterranean tuna and white bean salad is bursting with healthy, light flavors—from the fresh...
Buckwheat Pancakes with Ham, Cheese and Egg
Inspired by the French “crêpe complete” these easy to make buckwheat pancakes are loaded up with Comté cheese, ham and a fried egg making...
White Asparagus with Orange and Tarragon
This braised asparagus with oranges and tarragon is a bright, elegant side dish that celebrates spring in the most delicious way. White asparagus is gently braised...
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas with Millet and Herbed Yogurt
I have a confession: I have an absolute obsession with sweet potatoes and sadly this obsession of mine isn’t shared with open arms at...
Italian White Bean Salad with Tomatoes
This Italian white bean salad is made with simple, whole ingredients and topped with an umami-rich homemade anchovy-mustard vinaigrette. Serve it with crusty bread...
Miso Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku)
A super delicious vegan recipe for miso glazed eggplant, a traditional Japanese dish known as Nasu Dengaku. If you are a fan of eggplant...




















