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...
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 Recipe 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...
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...
Classic Chicken and Rice Soup
Chicken and rice soup may not look or sound beautiful, but it sure is GOOD. Plus it has to be one of the simplest...
Turkey and Potato Pot Pie (Turkey à la King)
Spring may be here, but I am hanging on to this quintessential comfort food... Pot pies are, in fact, the ultimate comfort food and...
Avocado and Broccoli Salad with Pistachios
KOne of my absolute favorite discoveries has been roasted pistachio oil. Actually, it was less of a discovery, but more so an introduction. The...
Carob Buckwheat Granola
The first thing you should know about buckwheat is that it’s gluten free. The second thing you should know about it is that roasted...
Mediterranean Chicken Marbella
Taking inspiration from a classical French cooking plat du jour called "lapin aux pruneauxand" and one of most legendary dishes to ever to come...
Roasted Beet Risotto
I have a little obsession with beets at the moment. And this little obsession led me to the uncharted world of beet risotto. Something...
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...
