Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
Nothing beats a good orzo pasta salad recipe and this one is goooood. Quick and easy to make, I particularly love this recipe because...
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
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
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
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
The best thing about this ridiculously easy pasta dish is that it packs a ton of fresh flavor. The key is sweet, ripe summer...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Smoked Trout Orzo Salad with Artichokes & Fennel
Not everyone is as infatuated with artichokes as I am. I could eat them any possible way imaginable, whether they are fresh, marinated or...
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...
