Classic Chicken and Rice Soup
Chicken and rice soup may not look or sound beautiful, but it sure is GOOD. Plus it has to be one of the simplest...
Roasted Beet Risotto
I have a little obsession with beets at the moment. And this little obsession led me to the uncharted world of beet risotto. Something...
Roasted Sweet Potato Pear Salad with Quinoa
Sweet Potato Pear Salad. This is the perfect salad for anyone that loves sweet. The deep roasted flavors of sweet potatoes and pears are...
Plum Chutney with Sour Cherries
Thanks to the smell of homemade plum chutney my place smelled amazingly cozy for a dismal, rainy summer day. Plum chutney has got to...
German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)
Here in Germany, summer time is plum cake time. As soon as they make their arrival at the farmers' market, arrives also the immediate...
Barley Salad with Roasted Corn
Here we are again, just me and what looks to be just another big bowl of salad. But wait, this one is different. A...
Whole Grain Spelt Apple Pie
With so many apples on hand after our fall harvest, what better way to use them then baking a Whole Grain Spelt Apple Pie!
Baking...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Lemon
Think you don't like brussels sprouts? Just like vegemite and marmite, they seem to conjure up reactions of love or hate. And of course...
Parsnip Apple Risotto
Parsnip Apple Risotto. So simple, so good. I have to admit, I recently developed a soft spot for, yes, here it is...parsnips! Subtly sweet...
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...










