Pasta with Green Beans, Potatoes and Pesto
Pasta with green beans, new potatoes and basil pesto or pesto alla Genovese is an easy and delicious recipe inspired by a traditional Ligurian...
Quinoa Salad with Orange, Mint, Parsley & Almonds
This is a pretty salad featuring quinoa, naturally sweetened dried berries, juicy oranges, fresh mint and parsley in an orange garlic vinaigrette, topped with...
Ginger-Chili Oven Roasted Pumpkin and Bulgur Salad
Yes to oven roasted pumpkin! That's right, it’s the time of year again. Pumpkin recipes are on the rise! And this one, I have...
Roasted Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad with Almonds
So here it is, the first pumpkin dish of the season! And a simple recipe for a roasted pumpkin and quinoa salad. One packed...
Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Potato, Cranberries & Pecan
Introducing the ultimate rice salad recipe! A wild rice salad with tender sweet potatoes, tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and vibrant Tuscan kale, all tossed...
Lemon Anchovy Dressing
On a recent trip to Aix de Provence, I had an amazing yet simple Provencal style salad consisting of Belgium endives in a lemony...
Shrimp Saganaki – Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta
Shrimp saganaki is a simple, light, and fresh-tasting one skillet dish. One that gives you that Greek island vacation feeling. Jumbo prawns are cooked...
Pasta with Prosciutto and Arugula in a Lemon-Infused White Wine Sauce
Here’s a little secret: there are three things I really love - prosciutto, arugula and lemon! Put all three of them together and well...I'm...
Rigatoni Amatriciana (Pasta all’Amatriciana)
Pasta Amatriciana is a bold and comforting Roman pasta dish featuring crispy guanciale, rich tomato sauce, and sharp Pecorino Romano. This Rigatoni Amatriciana recipe is easy...
Salmon and Asparagus Tart
This savory salmon and asparagus tart is a what I would call a "blitz" recipe. It's super easy to prepare and takes all of...
Cucumber Salad with Dill and Feta
Cool, crisp and refreshing, I love a good cucumber salad - especially one made with adorable mini cucumbers! The combination of cucumber, sweet red...
Beetroot Curry with Coconut Milk & Spinach
This beetroot curry with coconut milk and spinach is a mild and aromatic curry dish. This recipe combines my love of curry and love...
Kale Salad with Orange and Coconut
Shredded coconut give this kale salad with orange a touch of tropical flair while also standing up to the bold flavor of kale. Orange...
Spinach Quinoa Salad with Feta and Herbs
You’ll have this quinoa salad with spinach, feta, and fresh herbs on the table in just 35 minutes—easy, breezy. It’s a wholesome, feel-good dish...
Garam Masala Curry with Turkey & Spinach
This quick and easy Garam Masala Curry is made with tender turkey breast, fresh ginger, garlic and curry spices (a mix of garam masala,...
Pasta with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Blue Cheese
Who would have figured? Two things I love and many of us loathe, taste absolutely fantastic together. Blue cheese and Brussels sprouts. Roasted Brussels...
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....
Minestrone Soup with Rice and White Beans
EIt’s about time I added a traditional minestrone soup recipe to this blog. Minestrone is a hearty Italian vegetable soup made with a tomato-y...
Hoisin-Ginger Udon Noodles
Hoisin-ginger udon noodles is a quick and easy 20-minute recipe that is healthy and delicious. It’s a plant-based meal, made with stir-fried vegetables which...
Roasted Leaf Potatoes with Rosemary
This roasted leaf potatoes with rosemary recipe is a simple, modern take on classic potatoes au gratin (Dauphinoise). There is no cream, no cheese,...