Asian Cucumber Noodle Salad
I love the thought of zucchini noodles but I can’t convince my favorite Schwabe of their worthiness. He claims that no zucchini compares to...
Spinach Herb Risotto
With Saint Patrick’s day directly around the corner, what better than to celebrate with a "green" risotto!
Rather than traditional Irish recipes, you could turn...
Italian Rice Salad with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This Mediterranean-style Italian rice salad is a simple yet flavour-packed dish made with wholesome, nutty brown rice, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and a bright...
Potato and Mushroom Gratin with Goat’s Cheese
Potato and Mushroom Gratin is an easy, no-fuss vegetarian dish. It’s so simple: pan-fried mushrooms and shallots and layered together with sliced potato, goat...
Tahini Green Beans and Potatoes
Green beans and potatoes are a classic combination, reminding me once again that the simplest recipes are often the best. The magic of this...
Vegan Bolognese Sauce Recipe
This vegan spin on a classic bolognese combines protein-rich green lentils with toasted sunflower seeds and hearty mushrooms for a rich, “meaty” (but meat-free)...
Grünkern Pilaf with Spinach & Chickpeas
Grünkern pilaf makes for the perfect whole grain side dish – one that won’t bore you to death! I have seriously fallen in love...
Mushroom Barley Risotto with Asparagus
Barley fans! If you haven’t already tried making risotto with pearl barley you should definitely give it a go. It’s of course a little...
Black Bean Salad with Avocado and Mango
This Black Bean Salad with Avocado and Mango is perfect for a summer BBQ (or taco night!). Simple ingredients come together to make...
Greek-Style Sautéed Green Beans
This Greek-Style Sautéed Green Beans is a bright and vibrant side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender-crisp green beans are paired with salty Kalamata olives,...
Salad with Grapes, Walnuts & Blue Cheese Dressing
This Salad with Grapes, Walnuts & Blue Cheese Dressing is a new favourite. It’s made with simple ingredients and is packed with flavour thanks...
German Apple Torte
Classic German apple torte recipe with a shortbread-like base, a vanilla quark layer and an apple and almond topping. This apple dessert is a...
Greek Salad (Traditional Horiatiki Recipe)
This classic Greek Salad, or Horiatiki, is a vibrant showcase of simple, seasonal ingredients at their best. Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, bold red onion,...
Roasted Vegetable and Chickpeas with Za’atar, Mint and Feta
If you are looking for ways to give vegetables a boost of flavour then Roasted Vegetable and Chickpeas with Za’atar, Mint and Feta is...
Porridge with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote
This porridge with strawberry-rhubarb compote is the perfect way to use up extra rhubarb. Made with oats, wheat bran and coconut rice drink, this...
Cranberry Orange Apple Crisp (Vegan + GF)
Cranberry Orange Apple Crisp. So much awesomeness in one place. It’s the perfect cozy, wholesome treat in a bowl. Full of warming flavors like...
Sicilian Roasted Eggplant & Cherry Tomatoes with Basil
Italian “perlina” eggplants (aubergine) are very similar to the Chinese eggplant. They have a thinner skin and a sweeter, more delicate flavor. They also...
Classic Potato Salad
This Classic Potato Salad is a bright, herby take on a timeless favourite. Made with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy dill pickles, fresh herbs, and hard-boiled eggs, it’s...
Bulgur Salad with Halloumi and Lemon-Caper Dressing
This Bulgur Salad with Halloumi is everything we crave in a quick, satisfying lunch or light dinner — hearty, fresh, and full of flavour....
Green Bean Potato Salad with Lentils
A green bean potato salad is a classic. Though this time, I thought I would mix it up a bit by adding some French...




















