Chicken Piccata
This Chicken Piccata is a quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender, pan-fried chicken breasts in a tangy lemon-butter sauce with capers and garlic. With just...
Moroccan Spiced Lentil Pie with Sweet Potato
This Moroccan Spiced Lentil Pie is classic comfort food with a Middle Eastern twist. French green lentils, sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes and spinach are...
Roasted Green Asparagus and Potatoes
This Roasted Green Asparagus with Potatoes is a wholesome Mediterranean-style sheet pan recipe featuring roasted new potatoes, tender green asparagus, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy...
Pimientos de Padrón (Spanish Green Peppers)
Have you ever heard about Padron peppers? Padron peppers or pimientos de padrón, are small, Spanish green peppers with a sweet mild taste. The...
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...
Koulouria Ravioli with Caramelized Onions, Oregano & Feta
Caramelizing onions may sound like a lot of effort but really it’s not. It gives you a chance to get some other things done....
Couscous Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes
You may have noticed by now that I am a huge salad fan. I eat them every day -- not only is this insanely...
Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Sage
What can be more satisfying than a bowl of homemade porcini mushroom risotto? Sadly something I think we enjoy far to seldom. All that...
Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Muffins
We bought way too many bananas over the holidays. Day 5 and we still had five bananas, ripe as can be, so I decided...
Lamb Paella with Fennel, Artichokes and Tomato
It's easy to be inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi. And this lamb paella recipe was definitely inspired by his cookbook Plenty which is a compilation...
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Capers
This Mediterranean quinoa salad features amazing flavors, including lots of fresh basil and parsley, sweet red onion, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, capers , and pine...
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...
Double Chocolate Banana Bread (vegan)
Dark chocolate lovers this one’s for you. A healthy double chocolate banana bread. And it’s vegan too! Yep, this is what my ideal snack...
Asian-Style Broccolini with Sesame
If you are looking for a seriously delicious side dish... look no further! Here's an Asian-style broccolini (called "Bimi" here in Germany) with toasted...
Thai Watermelon Salad
This Thai watermelon salad is the ULTIMATE refresher salad for a warm summer evening. It has loads of crispy textures, thanks to the irresistible...
Middle Eastern Foccacia
This is probably the most exciting and delicious focaccia bread that I have ever made! This homemade focaccia recipe is super easy, is light...
Coconut Waffles
Coconut waffles are what Sunday mornings are made for! Simple, tasty… everyone loves them. And as much as I do love them, waffles aren’t...
Pasta with White Beans, Arugula and Lemon
This pasta with white beans, arugula and lemon dish makes the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner. And it only takes 20 minutes to...
Broccoli Tabbouleh with Toasted Nuts
Broccoli Tabbouleh. Say what? Yes, in this variation, the classic Middle Eastern salad has been upgraded with oh-so nourishing broccoli. And it’s delicious. Some...
Grilled Sea Bream
Preparing a whole grilled sea bream may sound intimidating but with a little know-how it’s actually very easy. Whole fish like sea bream is...
