German Potato Dumplings (Knödel) with Mushroom Gravy

Potato Dumplings. Sometimes a simple, traditional meal can make others so incredibly happy. A.k.a zee German, my liebling Schwabe. First of all it's not...

Free-Form Spinach Pie

This spinach pie is one of my all-time favorite comfort food meals -- one I have been making for years. It's easy to throw...

Coconut Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad

Coconut roasted sweet potatoes. Don't you just love this time of year? Time to enjoy roasted vegetables of all kinds. And how about them...
Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale Recipe served in bowl

Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale

Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale are the ultimate side dish—crispy, golden potato wedges tossed with fresh sage and roasted to perfection, paired...
Tahini Green Beans and Potatoes

Tahini Green Beans and Potatoes

Green beans and potatoes are a classic combination, reminding me once again that the simplest recipes are often the best. The magic of this...
Za'atar Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas

Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas

Enter stage left for it's grand debut; za’atar roasted carrots and chickpeas. There are those occasions when I get stuck on a new flavor....
Roasted Hokkaido Pumpkin and Barley Salad

Roasted Hokkaido Pumpkin and Barley Salad

This roasted hokkaido pumpkin and barley salad is proof that fall has definitely arrived! Which means I have moved on from light summery salads...
Apricot Couscous Salad

Apricot Couscous Salad

Apricot couscous salad. So easy. So good. And quick! I talking all of 15 minutes -- MAX! This simple apricot couscous salad is made...
Giant White Beans and Fresh Tomato Sauce

Giant White Beans and Fresh Tomato Sauce

This dish with giant white beans and fresh tomato sauce has got to be the easiest thing to put together while on holiday. Especially...
Grünkern Pilaf with Spinach & Chickpeas

Grünkern Pilaf with Spinach & Chickpeas

Grünkern pilaf makes for the perfect whole grain side dish – one that won’t bore you to death! I have seriously fallen in love...
Sautéed Beet Greens with Garlic, Lemon & Almonds

Sautéed Beet Greens with Garlic, Lemon & Almonds

One of the really great things I love about the arrival of spring is all the fresh produce available at the farmers market. In...
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas with Millet and Herbed Yogurt

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...
Homemade Kale Chips

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...
Heirloom Beet Carpaccio

Heirloom Beet Carpaccio

Introducing a candy striped heirloom beet carpaccio. Mainly found at farmers’ markets, the whimsical Chioggia beet (pronounced kee-OH-gee-uh) with its mild flavor and natural...

Quick Hummus with Sumac

The secret to a good traditional hummus is really no secret. The ingredients are simple: chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt....
Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, Halloumi and Bulgur Salad

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...
North Sea Shrimp Salad (Büsumer Krabbensalat)

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...
Pear, Roquefort & Honey Crostini

Crostini with Pear, Roquefort & Honey

At this time of year, the holidays are the perfect time to host a little get together with friends. Whether you are serving beer...
Wild Rice with Oyster Mushrooms and Swiss Chard

Wild Rice with Oyster Mushrooms and Swiss Chard

Here’s a wild rice with oyster mushrooms dish that won’t bore you to death. One inspired from a trip with friends to Istanbul where...
Roasted Chestnuts and Brussels Sprouts with Lemon

Roasted Chestnuts and Brussels Sprouts with Lemon

What could be more reminiscent of autumn than chestnuts? There is so more to them than just the familiar small paper cone of hot,...