Lemon Almond Cookies
So are these almond lemon cookies or are they butter cookies with almonds and lemon? I’m not sure. I think they should just be...
Asparagus Pasta Salad
This asparagus pasta salad recipe is the ultimate way to celebrate spring’s arrival. Made with tender green asparagus, thinly sliced zucchini, baby spinach, and...
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...
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
This Mediterranean pasta salad with roasted vegetables is a summer essential – though we love it all year round. Roasted peppers, zucchini, aubergine and...
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...
Apple Celery Lentil Salad
Apple Celery Lentil Salad – what a combo! Okay a combo with flashbacks to my childhood. My mother was all about granny smith apples...
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...
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....
Carob Buckwheat Granola
The first thing you should know about buckwheat is that it’s gluten free. The second thing you should know about it is that roasted...
Avocado and Prawn Salad with Cilantro, Chili and Lime
Light and highly flavored, consider this avocado and prawn salad a guilt-free indulgence!
Avocado and Prawn Salad -- a fantastic summer salad
This south-of-the-border inspired salad...
Belgian Endive Pink Grapefruit Salad with Joghurt Dressing
In winter and early spring, grapefruits are plentiful and can be a refreshing addition to any salad. Sweet-tart pink grapefruit transforms slightly bitter endive...
Pasta with Oyster Mushrooms, Prosciutto and Fresh Sage
Combined with the subtlety of pasta with oyster mushrooms and the delicate saltiness of prosciutto, this dish makes for an easy, elegant midweek meal...
Green Smoothies & Spring Cleaning Your Body
With spring around the corner, our bodies naturally start to cleanse themselves by releasing toxins and cleaning the body from excess oils, fats, salt,...
Orzo Risotto with Peas, Prosciutto and Pine Nuts
To my relief a great family meal. One child wants rice, the other noodles. What to do? Okay, peas are a hit. Bacon too....
Pearl Barley Salad with Herbs and Feta
This herbed barley salad is bursting with fresh ingredients including dill, parsley mint, and sweet-tart pomegranate and is tossed in a zingy lemon dressing....
Bliss Balls with Dates and Dark Chocolate
Bliss balls, otherwise known as energy bites make a great anytime snack . This simple vegan recipe is sweetened with Medjool dates and pure...
Moroccan-Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes with Herb-Yogurt-Sauce
Moroccan-spiced cauliflower and potatoes takes simple roasted vegetables to a new level. Cauliflower and potatoes are are tossed in ras el hanout which is...
Corn Chowder (Vegetarian)
With sweet cobs of corn still available at the farmers market and less than optimal late summer weather, I simply couldn’t resist moving on...
Radicchio and Fennel Salad with Citrus and Pear
Citrus is the star of this radicchio and fennel salad. Made with slices of juicy pink Cara Cara and navel oranges it’s bound to...
Tandoori Chicken Kebabs with Mint-Yogurt Dip
These tandoori chicken kebabs are my new favourite meal idea for summer grilling! If you love s bit of spice, with juicy tender grilled...




















