Caprese Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Olives
I know that a caprese pasta salad isn't exactly GROUNDBREAKING, but this one has gone a little gourmet. First of all it’s made with...
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)
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...
Easy Summer Pasta Salad
Who doesn’t love a fresh tasting summer pasta salad? Especially when it is as simple as this one. That’s the beauty of using high...
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...
Roasted Potato Salad with Capers & Lemon
Spring has arrived and I am already thinking of summer! For me, summer meals are all about barbecues with a fantastic array of side...
Berry Oat Tart (Gluten-free)
The inspiration for this berry oat tart comes from my all-time favorite dessert -- a honey rhubarb tart. I loved so much, that I...
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...
