Tuscan White Bean Soup (Ribollita) with Kale
Tuscan White Bean Soup. If you ask anyone what is a typical Tuscan dish that’s hearty, filling and perfect for a cold winter’s night,...
Lentil Puttanesca Pasta
Lentil Puttanesca is a bold, flavour-packed twist on the Italian classic — hearty, satisfying, and ready in no time. This quick tomato-based pasta sauce...
Barley Salad with Kaki, Pomegranate & Pine Nuts
Of course at this time of year, I feel like I should be spending my time baking cookies and holiday treats AND of naturally...
Asian-Style Chioggia Beet and Carrot Salad
What could be prettier than a beet and carrot salad? Both have an amazingly beautiful color, especially chioggia beets with their candy cane stripes....
Mango Spinach Smoothie
Hello soon-to-be green smoothie lover! This was so tasty, I had to share! It's a super simple and delicious mango spinach smoothie recipe that...
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...
Plum Chutney with Sour Cherries
Thanks to the smell of homemade plum chutney my place smelled amazingly cozy for a dismal, rainy summer day. Plum chutney has got to...
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...
German Lentils with Spaetzle (Schwäbische Linsen mit Spätzle)
Once again, my adventures with my favorite Schwabe have led me to eating traditional southern comfort food. Lentils and Spätzle. Which, by the way,...
Sweet Potato Mango Red Thai Curry
One of the things that really makes Thai food stand apart is its vibrant flavors. Bursting with spicy, sweet, and tart flavors, this red...
Super Easy, Super Yummy Brownies
This is my absolute favorite brownies recipe. It's simple, irresistibly delicious and always a hit. Thís recipe will make you wonder why you never...
Black Bean Vegetarian Chili
I have been a long time fan of chili and my mind still races back to when I was 22 years old and first...
Tomato Risotto with Fresh Tomatoes & Zucchini Goat Cheese Parcels
This easy and classic tomato risotto is one of my favourite ways to enjoy sweet, juicy vine-ripened tomatoes while they are still in season....
Maple Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
Sweet and spicy maple Sriracha Brussels sprouts. There is something magical about this combination and I am hooked. Crispy oven roasted Brussel sprouts are...
Kaiserschmarrn – simple, easy, delicious!
Classic Kaiserschmarrn is truly comfort food: one that sparks memories of alpine hikes, ski huts, and shared memories with friends. Simple good mood food....
Grilled Char: Whole Grilled Fish
Grilled char is one of my absolute favourite types of fish to enjoy whole. And the beauty of cooking whole fish is that it's...
Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini & Caper-Herb Salsa
Cauliflower steaks make an impressive side dish — one that is highly versatile. Cauliflower is simply cut into “steaks”, brushed with olive oil and...
Salad with Smoked Salmon, Orange & Fennel
This salad with smoked salmon is one favourite kinds of salads. It’s light, fresh tasting, and packed with flavor. It’s made with sweet orange,...
Pasta with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Pink Peppercorns & Mascarpone
A quick and easy pasta dish -- pasta with wild chanterelle mushrooms. Pink peppercorns, white wine mascarpone turn it into something delectable!
If you are...
Baked Gnocchi with Tomato and Salsiccia
This baked gnocchi with tomato and salsiccia is hearty, delicious and easy enough for weeknights. It’s comfort food one-pan meal that comes together in...
