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
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
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...
Berries with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream
Berries with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream is definitely not a brand new discovery, but it is oh-my-goodness-how-could-something-so-simple-be-so-delicious good!
What’s not to love about fresh summer berries...
Thai Salad with Prawns and Pineapple
I can't begin to tell you how yummy this Thai salad with prawns and pineapple was! It might just be the simplest, most heavenly...
Spring Radish Salad with Orange, Mint & Pine Nuts
With the abundance of fresh local spring radishes picked at their height of freshness and flavor, I’ve been trying to think of other ways...
Spring Parsley and Radish Salad
This quick and easy parsley and radish salad is all about radishes in their wholesome, simple state. Don’t expect to have your socks blown...
Frisée Salad with Roquefort, Candied Walnuts and Oranges
Frisée Salad with Roquefort, Candied Walnuts and Oranges. I am 120% sure that this is what salad dreams are made of – a salad...
Pasta with Feta, Basil & Parsley (Super Quick!)
This one-pot recipe is inspired by a dish I’ve enjoyed many a times at my good friend Ines place. This thing about it is…well,...
Mediterranean Orzo with Tuna, Artichokes, Parsley and Mint
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to infuse your table with the tastes of the Mediterranean. There is nothing more Mediterranean, than...
Wild Salad Greens & Herbs in a Lemon Dressing
A good salad dressing makes even the simplest plate of greens memorable.
Go wild and load up on a combination of wild greens, baby greens...
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...
Papaya Avocado Salad in a Sweet Papaya Seed Dressing
Fruit is a great addition to any salad. Try pairing creamy, buttery papaya and avocado with crisp red pepper and romaine lettuce. Together with...
Tomato Caper Salad
This is a deliciously simple side salad inspired by a brunch get together at my friend Anna’s place recently. She is an amazing host...
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...
German Potato Salad with Cucumber
Potatoes (Kartoffel or Erdapfel) were first introduced into Europe in the 16th century via a Spaniard homeward bound from South America. From there they...
Spicy Black Bean Soup with Roasted Corn
Roasted sweet, ripe summer corn with black beans makes for a richly satisfying soup. When fresh corn isn't in season just use thawed frozen...
Peach and Pecan Crumble
I never knew what these strange flat peaches were called. I bought them and ate them, that was it. They are called Saturn peaches,...
Blackberry and Avocado Salad
There's a new lettuce in town - it's called Salanova! I discovered it at the farmer's market last week. It was so pretty, I...
Papaya Avocado Salad in a Lime-Mint Dressing
Now that my favorite Schwabe has come to the realization that papayas are powerfully healthy, he’s been on a bit of a papaya fix....
