Spaghetti with Tuna-Caper-Olive Pesto
Not only does this dish taste splendid, it’s perfect for when you are simply hungry and are craving something satisfying but don’t have the...
Fattoush Salad (Lebanese Bread Salad)
This fattoush salad recipe is made with a delicious mix of seasonal vegetables and herbs, crispy toasted za’atar spiced tortilla or pita chips and...
Wintery Kale Salad with Black Rice and Roasted Beets
With this wintery kale salad, I discovered a new type of rice – black rice. A whole grain Chinese hybrid grown in neighboring Italy...
Roasted White Asparagus Soup (Vegan)
This recipe for roasted white asparagus soup is one of my favorite spring soups! Roasted white asparagus, a little dill and a hint of...
Grünkern Salad with Asparagus, Peas & Edamame
Freekeh has been waiting a couple of thousand years for its moment in the spotlight, and it’s finally arrived -- at least in my...
Grilled Halloumi Salad with Nectarines and Tomatoes
A summer grilled halloumi salad with the combination of creamy avocado, sweet nectarine, juicy tomatoes and fresh herbs is super refreshing and so easy...
Easy Chickpea Salad with Tomatoes, Herbs and Ginger Vinaigrette
Easy Chickpea Salad with Tomatoes and Herbs -- a quick and easy salad with a refreshing and nutritious twist. Bursting with vibrant colours and...
Orange Quinoa Salad
This quick Orange Quinoa Salad is what fresh, feel-good eating looks like. It’s light yet satisfying, bursting with citrusy flavour, and comes together in just about...
Barley Risotto with Feta and Kale
Barley risotto with feta and kale is of course is non-traditional. There's no parmesan, no white wine, no butter. Instead this is a risotto...
Roasted Green Beans with Lemon and Dill
This Roasted Green Beans with Dill and Parmesan will change everything you thought you knew about this humble veg — crispy, lemony, herby, and...
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...
Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini & Caper-Herb Salsa
Cauliflower steaks make an impressive side dish — one that is highly versatile. Cauliflower is simply cut into “steaks”, brushed with olive oil and...
Middle Eastern Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables
This farro salad is a delicious combination of nutty farro, cumin roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, crunchy almonds, salty feta and sweet-tart pomegranate. Tossed in...
Beluga Lentil Salad with Pear and Roquefort
This Beluga Lentil Salad with Pear, Roquefort, and Crispy Bacon is a delightful balance of savoury, sweet, and crunchy! It's an easy-to-make, elegant salad that’s ready...
Tomato Nectarine Salad with Chickpeas, Almonds & Herbs
Tomato Nectarine Salad, because juicy nectarines, heirloom tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, roasted almonds, basil and mint definitely go together, right? Yes! They do. :)...
Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Pepper and Olives
Summer was made for salads like this Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Pepper and Olives. Mediterranean salads such as this simple vegetarian orzo...
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...
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,...
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...
Shaved Viola Asparagus in a Lemon Vinaigrette
Full of flavor and color, fresh asparagus, whether it be green, white or purple, is a celebration of spring! I love it when asparagus...




















