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...
Arugula Salad with Pears and Walnuts
This Arugula Salad with Pears, Walnuts and Honey-Mustard Dressing is one of my favourite ways to bring bold, fresh flavours to the table with just a...
Eggplant Parmesan (One-Pan Parmigiana di Melanazane)
This eggplant parmesan recipe is a delicious one-pan dish that will satisfy the whole family. The aubergine is pan-fried in batches until golden and...
Chickpea Stew
This chickpea stew is the kind of comforting, no-fuss dinner that saves busy weeknights. Chickpeas, potatoes, and kale simmer together in a rich tomato...
Lentil Rice Pilaf with Sweet Potato
Here's a recipe inspired by the cleansing and healing Ayurvedic dish called kitchari (a one pot meal of lentils and rice with spices). Yes,...
German Beef Rouladen
German food. Love, love, love it. Succulent beef, delicious gravy. The origin of the word “roulade” may be French but Rouladen is very much...
Beet Quinoa Salad with Feta and Walnut Vinaigrette
If you’re on the hunt for a healthy and delicious new salad, look no further than this Beet Quinoa Salad with Apple, Feta and...
Harissa Potatoes
What’s not to love about oven roasted potatoes? Tender on the inside, crispy on the outside. These harissa potatoes are all that and more....
Savoy Cabbage Soup with Grünkern
Savoy Cabbage Soup with Grünkern. Okay, this soup is not going to sell itself. But let me say this... if any cabbage soup is...
Beef Goulash – Classic Beef Stew Recipe
This classic beef goulash recipe brings bold, comforting flavours with minimal effort. After just 20 minutes of prep, the stove does the rest, simmering everything into...
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...
French-Canadian Split Pea Soup (Soupe aux Pois)
A bowl of a good ole Québécois-style French-Canadian split pea soup is pure comfort food - it's typically made from made with either green...
Lemony Chicken Soup with Savoy Cabbage
Suffering from a cold? Or just feel like something simple and light? A good, tried and true, homemade chicken soup has got to be...
Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Luckily, we have one child that absolutely loves broccoli. Another is very lukewarm about the prospects of eating it, while the third, I had...
Roasted White Asparagus with Tahini-Lemon Sauce
I adore simple, healthy recipes that pack a ton of flavor. Just like this roasted white asparagus with tahini-lemon sauce. Topped with fresh parsley...
Thai Red Curry with Vegetables
This Vegetarian Thai Red Curry is everything you need for a comforting, flavor-packed meal. It's loaded with vibrant veggies like sweet potatoes, carrots, bell...
Couscous Salad with Oranges and Radishes
Oh my. How can a salad jeweled with so many beautifully vivid hues be anything but utterly delicious? It is. It's magical. Actually, what...
Chili Fruit Salad with Papaya, Watermelon & Cucumber
This Chili Fruit Salad with Papaya, Watermelon & Cucumber is a vibrant, refreshing mix of tropical papaya, juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber, brightened with...
Porridge with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote
This porridge with strawberry-rhubarb compote is the perfect way to use up extra rhubarb. Made with oats, wheat bran and coconut rice drink, this...
Eggplant Potato Curry
This is an easy eggplant potato curry recipe with Indian influences from a dish called Aloo Baingan. My version is made with whole spices...




















