Wintery Kale Salad with Black Rice and Roasted Beets
With this wintery kale salad, I discovered a new type of rice – black rice. A whole grain Chinese hybrid grown in neighboring Italy...
North Sea Shrimp Salad (Büsumer Krabbensalat)
Here's a little shrimp and cucumber salad starring my most recent obsession - Büsumer Krabben. Tiny little succulent North Sea brown shrimps. Delicious, juicy...they...
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...
Homemade Chocolate Bark
Homemade chocolate bark is a super easy (and gorgeous looking) holiday gift. There is no recipe required, you don’t need to measure anything AND...
Zucchini Salad with Truffle Oil
On my last trip to Barcelona, I had one of the most amazing zucchini salads. A zucchini salad with truffle oil to be exact....
Wild Rice with Oyster Mushrooms and Swiss Chard
Here’s a wild rice with oyster mushrooms dish that won’t bore you to death. One inspired from a trip with friends to Istanbul where...
Roasted Chestnuts and Brussels Sprouts with Lemon
What could be more reminiscent of autumn than chestnuts? There is so more to them than just the familiar small paper cone of hot,...
Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
If there is a "Hall of Fame" for cookies, then my Aunt Heather’s 30-year-old recipe for soft chocolate chippers would have definitely found a...
Peanut Coconut Noodles
This recipe is inspired by my friend Anna and is based on something she served up for a group of us while hosting her...
Canapés à la James Bond
“Room Service? I’d like to order breakfast. Half a pint of orange juice, three eggs, lightly scrambled, with bacon, a double portion of café...
German Style Kale (Grünkohl mit Pinkel)
When cooked properly, this typical Northwest German dish has a nice savory taste that complements the robustness of the sausages and potatoes that are...
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Waffles with Buttermilk
Come fall and I'm in love with hot tasty whole wheat oatmeal waffles! So why is it fall waffle time? No idea. Perhaps because...
Rutabaga Stew with Quinoa & Saffron
The more I experiment with simple flavors, the more I realize how enjoyable it is to savor the fresh, intense flavors of fresh, locally...
Chinese Chews (Date Walnut Squares)
I don’t bake often, but every now and then, I just feel the need. For me, it’s not about the eating (which is probably...
Fruit Nut Loaf
This is a naturally sweet fruit and nut spelt loaf that is crusty on the outside, moist and flavorful on the inside. Studded with...
Chicken with Bulgur, Lemon, Herbs and Tomatoes
Here is a super simple one-pan dish that’s perfect for delivering dinner on a busy weeknight. All that goes into this casserole dish is...
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...
Chia Overnight Oats + Chia Mango Pudding
As one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the market, why not include chia seeds in what we consider the most important meal of...
Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas in a Cream Sauce
Give peas a chance. Peas are much more than boring. Bursting with green goodness, they can be ridiculously yummy! Harmonious and perfect together with...
Best-Loved Banana Bread
Apple sauce and yogurt, instead of fat, provide the moisture in this delicious banana bread recipe. Banana bread is easy to make, fast and...
