Roasted Beans in Tomato Sauce (Greek Gigantes plaki)
The only thing requiring when cooking beans from dry is a little extra foresight. If tomorrows dinner is going to beans, then plan ahead....
Brussels Sprout Apple Salad with Dijon Dressing
This Brussels sprout apple salad is a simple, light and delicious side dish. A combination of shaved Brussels sprouts, sweet-tart apple, green onion, toasted...
Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet)
I was first introduced to a traditional Tortilla Española by a Spanish student that was staying with me a few years back. She demonstrated...
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....
Sweet Dumpling Squash Salad with Feta
This autumn Sweet Dumpling Squash Salad with roasted squash, fresh greens, pomegranate and feta has a middle eastern touch to it. It’s made with...
Mediterranean Style Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Capers, Dill & Lemon
Brussels sprouts lovers behold, here's a recipe to pull you out of the same old, same old doldrums. These Mediterranean style roasted Brussels sprouts...
Grilled Lamb Kofta with Herb-Yoghurt Dip
Lamb Kofta is bursting with warm aromatic spices and Middle Eastern flavours. Juicy and delicious, these mini-sized kofta make for a fantastic appetizer that...
Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Roquefort
Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Roquefort – what a delicious combo!! Toasted walnuts and blue cheese are a classic combo, but add...
Avocado and Broccoli Salad with Pistachios
KOne of my absolute favorite discoveries has been roasted pistachio oil. Actually, it was less of a discovery, but more so an introduction. The...
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...
North Sea Shrimp Salad (Büsumer Krabbensalat)
Here's a little shrimp and cucumber salad starring my most recent obsession - Büsumer Krabben. Tiny little succulent North Sea brown shrimps. Delicious, juicy...they...
Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas with Tahini Sauce
This roasted vegetables and chickpeas recipe is a weeknight dinner hero! Featuring sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips roasted until tender and paired with crispy...
Roasted Green Beans with Lemon and Dill
This Roasted Green Beans with Dill and Parmesan will change everything you thought you knew about this humble veg — crispy, lemony, herby, and...
Swiss Rösti (Swiss Potato Cake)
Swiss Potato Rösti is another one of those simple Swiss dishes that simply tastes great. Much like the north American version of hash browns...
Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Parsley Dressing
Seriously delicious. Every time I roast cauliflower I am again completely surprised at how awesome it tastes. And I must say it is particularly...
Quiche with Greens & Feta
A delicious, fuss-free quiche with greens (either beet greens, Swiss chard, kale or spinach) and cheese (feta and cottage cheese). This easy to make...
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts and Poppy Seed Dressing
Not only is this beet salad with goat cheese gorgeous, it also has a delicious poppy-seed dressing that makes it sing! Then there’s the...
Lemon and Parsley Couscous with Pomegranate
Lemon and parsley couscous makes for a quick and easy side or a refreshing afternoon meal. It's the perfect way make use of fresh...
Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, Halloumi and Bulgur Salad
Here’s a vegetarian grilled eggplant, tomato, halloumi and bulgur recipe that even meat lovers will go crazy for!
Anyone who has had grilled halloumi together...
Barley Bowl with Lemon-Spinach Pesto
Okay, I finally understand the ingenuousness of “health bowls”—it’s a fabulous way to enjoy a healthy one-bowl-meal using a mix of grains, fresh vegetables...
