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...
Japanese-Style Glazed Salmon
Quick and delicious – it doesn’t much easier than this! This Japanese-style glazed salmon is marinaded in sake, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar and...
Fennel, Radicchio and Apple Salad in a Tangy Lemon Dressing
The relationship with fennel and radicchio is one of either love or hate. Radicchio for its bitter and spicy taste, and fennel for its...
French-Canadian Split Pea Soup (Soupe aux Pois)
A bowl of a good ole Québécois-style French-Canadian split pea soup is pure comfort food - it's typically made from made with either green...
Coleslaw with Cranberries and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
The word coleslaw is derived from the Dutch term “koolsla”, meaning cabbage salad. “Kool” meaning cabbage and “sla” the Dutch abbreviation for “salade”. In...
Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
A classic Mediterranean combination of lemon, thyme, lemon balm (lemon verbena leaves) and tarragon add a certain depth of flavor to an otherwise elegantly...
Spaghetti Carbonara
Quality ingredients play a very important role in the success of a good Spaghetti Carbonara.
Foremost the eggs: use farm fresh eggs from free range...
