Spring Radish Salad with Orange, Mint & Pine Nuts
With the abundance of fresh local spring radishes picked at their height of freshness and flavor, I’ve been trying to think of other ways...
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...
Spring Parsley and Radish Salad
This quick and easy parsley and radish salad is all about radishes in their wholesome, simple state. Don’t expect to have your socks blown...
Asparagus and Salmon Ceviche
Simplicity itself. Thin slices of raw, ultra-fresh salmon and white asparagus are marinated in a mixture of sweet red onion, lime juice, and chili...
Shaved Viola Asparagus in a Lemon Vinaigrette
Full of flavor and color, fresh asparagus, whether it be green, white or purple, is a celebration of spring! I love it when asparagus...
Lemon-Dill Asparagus with Belgium Endive
For me, asparagus signals the start of spring! The first signs are the purple and white varieties popping up at the farmers markets everywhere....
Coconut-Infused Ceviche
In Peru, they say a great ceviche doesn't need more than five ingredients; fish, lime juice, chili pepper, onion and salt. I like to...
Prosciutto Wrapped White Asparagus with Zesty Lemon
I adore simple, healthy recipes that pack a ton of flavor. And this one, prosciutto wrapped white asparagus with the alluring scent and flavors...
North Sea Shrimp Salad (Original Büsumer Krabbensalat)
The inspiration for this recipe came from my regular strolls through the Isemarkt, Europe’s largest outdoor market. It's one of my favorite farmer's market...
Sicilian Roasted Eggplant & Cherry Tomatoes with Basil
Italian “perlina” eggplants (aubergine) are very similar to the Chinese eggplant. They have a thinner skin and a sweeter, more delicate flavor. They also...
Asparagus and Mango Salad
Here is a delicious green asparagus recipe -- an asparagus and mango salad. Green asparagus is tossed together with sweet mango, red chili, fresh...
Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Artichokes and Bocconcini in a Lemon...
Roasting tomatoes brings out their rich and sweet flavor, and in this salad, roasted cherry tomatoes are combined with artichokes, the tasty ones, the...
Carrot Ribbon Salad with Cara Cara Oranges
A salad is the perfect way to showcase heirloom carrots in all their beauty. They come in an amazing array of colors -- deep...
Braised Belgium Endive with Blood Oranges
If you’re a lover of Belgium endive and it’s pleasantly bitter flavor, then you are in luck! You’ll love it braised and bathing in...
Sicilian-Style Romanesco with Capers and Lemon
It may seem new to some of us, but actually romanesco has actually been around forever! Forever as in ages, ages as in 16th...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Lemon
Think you don't like brussels sprouts? Just like vegemite and marmite, they seem to conjure up reactions of love or hate. And of course...
Tomato Caper Salad
This is a deliciously simple side salad inspired by a brunch get together at my friend Anna’s place recently. She is an amazing host...
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....
Greek-Style Black-Eyed Peas
A key part of African-American “soul food”, black-eyed peas and collard greens are a typical New Year’s Day dish that is considered good luck:...
Beet Carpaccio with Lemon & Herbs
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, I think beets are just misunderstood. Fresh beets are so much better than the collective childhood memories of beets...
