Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Simply delicious. Butternut squash makes for a perfect winter soup. Butternut squash has a sweet, nutty flavor and pairs well with tangy green apple...
Warm Potato and Smoked Salmon Salad
After a few days working in Stockholm, I was inspired by the simplicity of Swedish food. It may not be known as being the...
Black Bean Vegetarian Chili
I have been a long time fan of chili and my mind still races back to when I was 22 years old and first...
Lemon Anchovy Dressing
On a recent trip to Aix de Provence, I had an amazing yet simple Provencal style salad consisting of Belgium endives in a lemony...
Pasta with Lamb Merguez and Porcini Mushrooms
Pasta with Lamb Merguez. Sometimes you just crave something comforting. Comforting as I know it, usually means pasta. With 30 minutes, there is plenty...
Spicy Black Bean Soup with Roasted Corn
Roasted sweet, ripe summer corn with black beans makes for a richly satisfying soup. When fresh corn isn't in season just use thawed frozen...
Peach and Pecan Crumble
I never knew what these strange flat peaches were called. I bought them and ate them, that was it. They are called Saturn peaches,...
Pimientos de Padrón (Spanish Green Peppers)
Have you ever heard about Padron peppers? Padron peppers or pimientos de padrón, are small, Spanish green peppers with a sweet mild taste. The...
Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Luckily, we have one child that absolutely loves broccoli. Another is very lukewarm about the prospects of eating it, while the third, I had...
Buttermilk Red Currant Muffins
Buttermilk Red Currant Muffins. Because I absolutely love red currants. Native to Asia and Western Europe, these little gems were thought to be among...
Blueberry Muffins (or Raspberry or Mango Lemon)
These muffins are bursting with blueberries and lemon flavor! The great thing about this recipe is that you can easily use the batter to...
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...
