Avocado Salad with Papaya and Sweet Red Onion
The combination of papaya, avocado, sweet red onion and cilantro is a perfect match. It’s what I call a summer papaya salad of the...
Asian-Style Chioggia Beet and Carrot Salad
What could be prettier than a beet and carrot salad? Both have an amazingly beautiful color, especially chioggia beets with their candy cane stripes....
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...
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...
Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers
Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers are a summertime favourite. Easy to prepare, these grilled veggie kabobs with halloumi are the ultimate choice for vegetarian...
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Beets, Feta + Pine Nuts
Two words to describe this quinoa salad with roasted beets -- SUPER YUM! So here's where the deliciousness starts...quinoa, who doesn't love it? Second,...
Roasted Potatoes with Spanish Romesco Sauce
Roasted Potatoes with Spanish Romesco Sauce. Guys, I've got a pan of CRISPY potatoes for you! But guess what, this recipe isn't just about...
Plum Berry Crisp
This Plum Berry Crisp with Oats is just begging to be baked. Picture this: juicy purple plums and sweet blueberries bubbling beneath a golden...
Asian-Style Cucumber Salad with Cilantro & Roasted Sesame Seeds
Cucumbers add crunch and a refreshing flavor to all sorts of salads. This cool eastern-influenced cucumber salad makes for a tasty and refreshing side...
Quinoa Salad with Za’atar, Herbs & Pistachio
This quinoa salad with za’atar is so flavorful. Inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine this quinoa salad is made with lots of herbs (not unlike...
Chickpea Salad with Carrots and Zucchini
There’s so much good going on here with this simple chickpea salad. Healthy, flavorful, filling and fast! The carrots and zucchini get julienned into...
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,...
Pearl Barley Risotto with Wild Mushrooms & Asparagus
This super tasty pearl barley risotto made with spring asparagus and pioppino mushrooms is one of those dishes that makes the effort of preparing...
Quinoa Salad with Tomato, Cucumber and Spinach
This quinoa salad with tomato, cucumber and spinach is a healthy salad – perfect for summer as it’s easy and quick to make. Plus...
Lemon Balm Pesto
A new favorite: Lemon Balm Pesto! I am always dreaming up ways to incorporate more fresh summer herbs into my diet. Pesto is just...
Potato Salad with Mayo, Dill and Capers
I love a good potato salad, and this Creamy Potato Salad with Mayo, Dill and Capers is one of my new favourites. Tender potatoes are tossed...
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...
Plum Cake with Walnut Crumble
This delicious plum cake with walnut crumble (known in Germany as Zwetschgenkuchen) is the perfect companion to a cup of coffee and a beautiful...
Watermelon Salad with Basil Oil & Pumpkin Seeds
As the juiciest fruit of summer, is there such a thing as savoring too much watermelon? I think not. Healthy and delicious it’s such...
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...
