Blueberry Scones
These are the best blueberry scones I’ve ever made! They are bursting with juicy blueberries and they are buttery and moist with a perfectly...
Pear Fennel Salad with Sumac and Mint
This pear fennel salad is one of my stand by favorites that can be made in a matter of minutes. It’s made with just...
Gluten-free Thumbprint Cookies
Gluten-free thumbprint cookies. Sounds healthy, right? Well, sort of. Of course there are some good things in these cookies... like ground almonds, buckwheat flour,...
Cumin-Roasted Carrot Tabbouleh
Carrot Taboulleh -- yeeees CARROT taboulleh. Not just the crunchy stems, but the greens as well. This take on the the wonderfully fresh and...
Quinoa with Parsnips, Carrots and Chickpeas
Quinoa with parsnips, carrots and love 'em like no tomorrow...chickpeas. Yep, that's right, all roasted together! But really, this has been one of those...
Crunchy Beet and Carrot Slaw
Loaded with color, texture and crunch. That's this candy cane beet and carrot slaw is. It is beautifully colored, bright-tasting and nutritious. Yes, there...
Free-Form Spinach Pie
This spinach pie is one of my all-time favorite comfort food meals -- one I have been making for years. It's easy to throw...
Giant White Beans and Fresh Tomato Sauce
This dish with giant white beans and fresh tomato sauce has got to be the easiest thing to put together while on holiday. Especially...
Lamb Paella with Fennel, Artichokes and Tomato
It's easy to be inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi. And this lamb paella recipe was definitely inspired by his cookbook Plenty which is a compilation...
Bird’s Nest Cookies
Bird's nest cookies (also called thumbprint cookies) are one of those classic holiday baking cookies that remind you of why homemade baking is just...
Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Anchovies, Capers & Olives
Pasta with fresh tomatoes is one of those simple yet healthy pasta recipes that never goes out of style. The secret? Sweet, ripe summer...
Spring Radish Salad with Orange, Mint & Pine Nuts
With the abundance of fresh local spring radishes picked at their height of freshness and flavor, I’ve been trying to think of other ways...
Baked Tortelloni with Italian Sausage (Salsiccia)
Do you ever get a craving for lasagna, and start thinking of the different steps involved in putting it together and remember how much...
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...
Asian-Style Broccoli Salad
A simple asian-style broccoli salad tossed in a miso-infused dressing with crunchy toasted almonds. Simple Japanese ingredients like soy sauce, rice vinegar and shiro...
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...
Cauliflower Soup with Ras el Hanout & Coconut Milk
This Moroccan influenced cauliflower soup is a delicious example of how simple vegetable soups can be so tasty. Cauliflower is of course the star,...
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
A vegetarian black bean chili is one of those tried and true comfort food meals. It’s a crowd-pleasing, feel-good and ultra-cozy one-pot dish. Roasted...
Greek Style Jumbo White Bean Salad
A simple jumbo white bean salad loaded with bright flavors reminiscent of the Mediterranean coast with sun-dried tomatoes, feta, olives and fresh herbs. Light,...
Mushroom Stroganoff
This Mushroom Stroganoff features tender mushrooms and egg noodles in a light and creamy sauce. This easy to make vegetarian pasta recipe is comfort...
