French Cucumber Salad with Crème Fraîche and Dill
French cucumber salad with crème fraîche and fresh dill. Mmmm, it reeks of summer. One of the best smells of summer is fresh dill....
Lemon and Parsley Couscous with Pomegranate
Lemon and parsley couscous makes for a quick and easy side or a refreshing afternoon meal. It's the perfect way make use of fresh...
Tagliatelle with Lamb in a Green Peppercorn Sauce
Summer may be here but I’m not ready to give up some of that good ol’ comfort food. I may love my salads above...
German Sausage Salad (Wurstsalat)
My favorite Schwaber was traveling in South Germany this week, and so upon returning I thought I would surprise him by keeping that South...
Blackberry and Avocado Salad
There's a new lettuce in town - it's called Salanova! I discovered it at the farmer's market last week. It was so pretty, I...
Homemade Chicken Broth
This is an easy and flavorful homemade chicken stock that’s perfect for any recipe calling for chicken stock or chicken broth.
Fresh chicken broth is...
Papaya Avocado Salad in a Lime-Mint Dressing
Now that my favorite Schwabe has come to the realization that papayas are powerfully healthy, he’s been on a bit of a papaya fix....
Orzo Risotto with Peas, Prosciutto and Pine Nuts
To my relief a great family meal. One child wants rice, the other noodles. What to do? Okay, peas are a hit. Bacon too....
Zucchini Lemon Couscous
Couscous makes for a brilliant alternative to rice or everyday noodles. It’s versatile and easy to prepare, requiring little more than the addition of...
Braised Chicken with Dried Figs, Honey and Lemon
I have always been a fan of fresh figs and this summer stumbled across dried ones at my favorite local Turkish shop. I tried...
Fresh Salmon Tartare with Avocado
The fabulous thing about salmon tartare is there's no cooking involved, just a little bit of chopping and adding some ingredients for a light...
Avocado, Prawn and Smoked Salmon Tartare
I love salmon tartare in any form, especially this variation. It's particularly delightful enjoyed on a shady terrace with a crisp rosé wine on...
Thyme-Infused Roasted Garlic Spread
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. I love garlic in all its forms. Roasted garlic for it's sweet, mellow, creamy, nutty flavor. You can toss...
Carrot Kohlrabi Salad
I only really discovered kohlrabi a few years–emmm, it’s a vegetable. Heh, I was confused — It only sounded like a foreign word to...
Asian-Style Cucumber Salad with Cilantro & Roasted Sesame Seeds
Cucumbers add crunch and a refreshing flavor to all sorts of salads. This cool eastern-influenced cucumber salad makes for a tasty and refreshing side...
Spaghetti with Anchovies (Spaghetti con Acciughe)
This dish tastes like it came directly from the Mediterranean. Literally. Yes, anchovies are harvested in the Mediterranean (and North Atlantic). I love anchovies,...
“Homestead” Lemon and Avocado Dressing
I really love a good avocado. My favorite way to eat one is sliced in half, core removed, drizzled with olive oil and a...
Spicy Tomato Salad
About half the size of a roma tomato, egg-shaped baby roma tomatoes are deliciously sweet with a more intense flavor and aroma than the...
Asian Noodle Salad with Tender Greens
This simple and delicious Asian noodle salad is topped with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, red pepper and green onions. I sometimes even through...
Japanese Daikon Carrot Coleslaw
This Japanese style coleslaw is seriously simple and seriously delicious. Daikon and carrot pair fabulously together, especially in a tasty Asian-style dressing. Okay, I...
