The Best Tabbouleh Recipes: from Traditional to Modern
Zingy and full of flavour, tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is a super fresh herb and bulgur salad. There are loads of variations for a...
Asian-Style Salad with Edamame
Inspired from a supermarket-bought takeaway salad in Amsterdam, this is a deliciously light main meal salad with edamame that's full of tasty Oriental flavors,...
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...
Pasta with Prosciutto and Arugula in a Lemon-Infused White Wine Sauce
Here’s a little secret: there are three things I really love - prosciutto, arugula and lemon! Put all three of them together and well...I'm...
Quinoa Salad with Orange, Mint, Parsley & Almonds
This vibrant quinoa salad with orange, fresh herbs and almonds is one of those feel-good dishes that looks as good as it tastes. Nutty...
Easy Marinated Mushrooms
Homemade marinated mushrooms are super easy to prepare! Tender mushrooms are cooked and marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon, white wine, garlic...
Avocado and Broccoli Salad with Pistachios
KOne of my absolute favorite discoveries has been roasted pistachio oil. Actually, it was less of a discovery, but more so an introduction. The...
Pasta Salad with Broccoli (No Mayo!)
This broccoli pasta salad made with oven-roasted broccoli is everything I love in a light, creamy and satisfying dish without the mayo. The tahini...
Green Beans with Pears and Bacon
An odd sounding but absolutely delicious dish in Northern Germany is one called “Birnen, Bohnen und Speck” (green beans with pears and bacon). I...
Salmon Coconut Curry with Spinach and Chickpeas
Salmon Coconut Curry is a quick, easy and delicious fish curry recipe. It’s a mild and aromatic curry dish made with chickpeas, spinach, and...
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta
This Mediterranean orzo pasta salad is everything I love in a feel-good, fuss-free dish — vibrant, nourishing and full of flavour. It brings together...
North Sea Shrimp Salad (Original Büsumer Krabbensalat)
The inspiration for this recipe came from my regular strolls through the Isemarkt, Europe’s largest outdoor market. It's one of my favorite farmer's market...
Fresh Fava Bean Dip – Green Hummus
This fresh fava bean dip is made with just 8 ingredients. Simple! I guess you could say it's a delicious alternative to the chickpea...
Kale Tabbouleh with Quinoa
Fully of bright flavors, this kale tabbouleh is my new salad triumph. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it delivers lots of flavor...
Pasta with Smoked Sardines and Lemon
This was one of those unintended successful dinners. I had planned to make a nice homemade corn chowder, however that takes time. Yes, the...
Aunt Ilse’s Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
Was 'Caesar salad' invented by or named after Julius Caesar? Or did it originate from the Italian owner's of Caesar's restaurant in Tijuana?
Whatever the...
Asparagus Orzo Salad with Herbs and Lemon
To celebrate the spring season, I’m sharing this fresh, bright and irresistible asparagus orzo salad recipe. It’s bursting with fresh and zesty Mediterranean flavors....
Lentil Salad with Apple & Carrot
This simple lentil salad with apple recipe is made with French green lentils, carrot, red pepper, sweet-tart apple, parsley and a SUPER tasty apple...
Thai Watermelon Salad
This Thai watermelon salad is the ULTIMATE refresher salad for a warm summer evening. It has loads of crispy textures, thanks to the irresistible...
Gnocchi with Asparagus and Peas in Cream Sauce
Gnocchi with asparagus and peas in cream sauce is one of those weeknight dinners that feels effortless, but still a little special. Made with pillowy...
