Blackberry Crumble with Figs & Pistachio

Blackberry Crumble with Figs & Pistachio

This blackberry and fig pistachio oat crumble is about as simple and basic as they come, and though it’s vegan and gluten-free it’s just...
Grünkern Pilaf with Spinach & Chickpeas

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...
Blueberry Tart with Honeyed Yogurt (Gluten-free)

Blueberry Tart with Honeyed Yogurt (Gluten-free)

Indulge yourself. Yes, you can. This gorgeous blueberry tart let's you enjoy something seemly wicked that's surprisingly not. It's made with deep inky-blue fresh...
Mediterranean Bean Salad

Mediterranean Mixed Bean Salad

Next time you are wondering what to do with that can of beans in your cupboard, go ahead and give this simple, healthy and...
Berry Oat Tart (Gluten-free)

Berry Oat Tart (Gluten-free)

The inspiration for this berry oat tart comes from my all-time favorite dessert — a Honey Rhubarb Tart with Almond-Oat Crumble. I loved so...
Roasted Beet Risotto

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...

Cucumber Salad with Dill and Feta

Cool, crisp and refreshing, I love a good cucumber salad - especially one made with adorable mini cucumbers! The combination of cucumber, sweet red...
Plum Chutney with Sour Cherries

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...
Sage Scones with Berries

Sage Scones with Berries

When I was 18, I spent and summer in Scotland working on a little island called Colonsay. That is where I first discovered and...
Tomato Barley Salad with Herbs, Yogurt & Lemon

Tomato Barley Salad with Herbs, Yogurt & Lemon

Barley isn’t new to me. I love barley! I’ve been eating oatmeal made from barley flakes for years. It’s one of my all-time favorite...
Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Anchovies, Capers & Olives

Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Anchovies, Capers & Olives

The best thing about this ridiculously easy pasta dish is that it packs a ton of fresh flavor. The key is sweet, ripe summer...
Summer Beans with Pears and Bacon

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...
Minted Couscous Salad with Watermelon & Baby Cucumber

Minted Couscous Salad with Watermelon & Baby Cucumber

Watermelon and mint transform a humble couscous salad into something wonderfully refreshing and light, and perfect for heat-wave like summery days. Tossed together with...
Avocado Salad with Papaya and Sweet Red Onion

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...
Barley Salad with Roasted Corn

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...
Watermelon Salad‏ with Basil Oil & Pumpkin Seeds

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...

Lemon Risotto with Spinach & Lemon Balm Pesto

This delicious and easy no-stir risotto creation, with its lemony flavor really brings back a touch of summer sunshine. I like to top my...
Lemon Balm Pesto

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...
Orange-Infused Couscous with Cherries and Arugula

Orange-Infused Couscous with Cherries and Arugula

I really love couscous in salads and the way those tiny semolina granules have the ability to keep you feeling full and satisfied. With...
Spaghetti with Tuna-Caper-Olive Pesto

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...