Spring Salad with Strawberries, Asparagus & Avocado
Champagne vinegar is considered the “king of vinegars” in France as it is incomparably smooth, subtle, and light. It makes a great choice for...
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...
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Sage
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Sage: aasy eating at its best! This is one of those no nonsense recipes that is quick,...
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...
Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Baby Bok Choy
Not only does miso paste give everything an umami blast, but using it to make miso soup is so easy -- it’s virtually impossible...
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
I have to proudly say, that these are delightful muffins! They are moist, tender, delicate, and bursting with lemon flavor and poppy seeds. Absolutely...
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....
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...
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...
Wild Salad Greens & Herbs in a Lemon Dressing
A good salad dressing makes even the simplest plate of greens memorable.
Go wild and load up on a combination of wild greens, baby greens...
German Ham and Egg Noodles (Schinkennudeln)
This is a super quick, super simple classic kid-centric German recipe. One that only requires scrounging a few staples together. Noodles. Eggs. Ham. It’s...
Tomato and Thyme Salmon
This salmon recipe is full of wonderful Mediterranean flavors.Tomato, garlic, thyme and white wine. Splendid. Perfect if you are looking for a "quick and...
Baked Tortelloni with Italian Sausage (Salsiccia)
Do you ever get a craving for lasagna, and start thinking of the different steps involved in putting it together and remember how much...
Spicy Asian Hotpot with Udon Noodles
This is one of my all time favorite one-pot-meals and definitely a go-to dish when there's a time crunch. It's something you can get...
Spinach Herb Risotto
With Saint Patrick’s day directly around the corner, what better than to celebrate with a "green" risotto!
Rather than traditional Irish recipes, you could turn...
Beef Stew with Hoisin Sauce, Red Wine and Tomatoes
This stew definitely has the umami things going on. I’m not usually one to cook a lot of hearty meat based meals, but with...
Whole Grain Spelt Apple Pie
With so many apples on hand after our fall harvest, what better way to use them then baking a Whole Grain Spelt Apple Pie!
Baking...
White Radish Salad with Apple, Fresh Dill & Pine Nuts
Italian white radishes are a cool-season crop which grows best in spring and fall. They are a great addition to salads or, as in...
Oxheart Cabbage Coleslaw with Apple and Mango
Oxheart cabbage is the one with the pointy head and my absolute favorite cabbage. Actually it’s the only cabbage I buy on a regular...
