Traditional Wiener Schnitzel (Viennese Veal Cutlet)
The true origin of Wiener schnitzel may very well not be Vienna but the Viennese are indeed proud to say that it belongs to...
Banana Bread (Egg & Dairy-Free)
I owe this perfectly simple and healthy banana bread recipe to a dear friend of mine in Geneva. It’s deliciously sweet thanks to a...
Roasted Beans in Tomato Sauce (Greek Gigantes plaki)
The only thing requiring when cooking beans from dry is a little extra foresight. If tomorrows dinner is going to beans, then plan ahead....
Chicken Mango Red Thai Curry
Oh how I love sweet happy mangos! Yes, with all their B vitamins, they help boost the production of serotonin, a natural mood elevator....
Asian Cucumber Noodle Salad
I love the thought of zucchini noodles but I can’t convince my favorite Schwabe of their worthiness. He claims that no zucchini compares to...
Pasta in a Gorgonzola Sauce with Spinach, Mushrooms and Fresh Herbs
This dish is inspired by a pizza that ABSOLUTELY love and used to quite often make for myself. I remember this phase well. I...
Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad
Inspired by a salad I recently enjoyed at Vapiano, this Mediterranean tuna and white bean salad is bursting with healthy, light flavors—from the fresh...
Roasted Garlic Chicken Lime Soup
Welcome the warmth of the sun in the dead of winter with a welcoming bowl of sopa de lima — chicken lime soup.
This simple...
Pasta with Artichokes and Wild Mushrooms
One of the things I love about fall is the assortment of wild mushrooms available at the farmers market. I absolutely love mushrooms---they are...
Greek-Style Black-Eyed Peas
A key part of African-American “soul food”, black-eyed peas and collard greens are a typical New Year’s Day dish that is considered good luck:...
Spaghetti with Smoked Salmon and Capers
This dish is delicious and quick to prepare, requiring only a few ingredients, making it the perfect mid-week meal. And one that remains impressive enough...
Miso-Soup with Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms
Cold season has approached and I am in serious need of hearty, warming foods. With all the veggies in this miso soup, it’s a...
Baked Pasta with Peas, Chicken and Prosciutto
This is an easy, breezy sort of recipe that is cozy and familiar as an old pair of jeans. Classic comfort food full of...
Parsley Tuna Salad
I’m always on the look out for new ideas for creating that perfect mix of ingredients that really make a salad exciting. My recent...
Beet Carpaccio with Lemon & Herbs
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, I think beets are just misunderstood. Fresh beets are so much better than the collective childhood memories of beets...
German Potato Salad with Cucumber
Potatoes (Kartoffel or Erdapfel) were first introduced into Europe in the 16th century via a Spaniard homeward bound from South America. From there they...
Spicy Mongolian Beef and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry
Craving something spicy and slightly sweet? Despite what the name suggests, Mongolian beef doesn’t actually trace its roots back to Mongolian cuisine. Neither the...
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...
Lemon Chicken with Fennel and Artichokes
This is a wonderfully simple dish, filled with an amazing array of bright and briny flavors that create something so simple and wow so...
Carrot Orange Soup
This carrot orange soup makes the ideal starter to any dinner party. It's light, delicious and amazingly simple. If you are looking for a...
