Avocado and Broccoli Salad with Pistachios
KOne of my absolute favorite discoveries has been roasted pistachio oil. Actually, it was less of a discovery, but more so an introduction. The...
Thai-Style Coleslaw with Kohlrabi
This crunchy kohlrabi salad is the perfect way to introduce Germany’s darling to your table – although gnarly looking, it’s a very tasty vegetable....
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...
Green Energy Smoothie
Easy to make and full of powerful nutrients, smoothies are a great way to a give your body a super-charged start to the day.
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Couscous Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes
You may have noticed by now that I am a huge salad fan. I eat them every day -- not only is this insanely...
Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Baby Bok Choy
Not only does miso paste give everything an umami blast, but using it to make miso soup is so easy -- it’s virtually impossible...
Spicy Asian Hotpot with Udon Noodles
This is one of my all time favorite one-pot-meals and definitely a go-to dish when there's a time crunch. It's something you can get...
Roasted Beet Salad in a Lemon-Pistachio Vinaigrette
Roasting beets can take up to an hour, sometimes even longer so if you are squeezed for time, then just cut them up and...
Winter Purslane Salad with Belgium Endive
Here's a super salad dressing that makes even the simplest plate of greens memorable.
Walnut oil lends the salad a light nutty flavor and blends...
Spinach Salad with Tahini-Dressing, Sumac Pita & Pomegranate
Spinach Salad with Tahini-Dressing, Sumac Pita and Pomegranate. Introduce your taste buds to something tasty tonight! If you're not already familiar sumac, it's a...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Lemon
Think you don't like brussels sprouts? Just like vegemite and marmite, they seem to conjure up reactions of love or hate. And of course...
Belgian Endive Salad with Pink Grapefruit
This is a lovely and light wintery Belgian endive salad, for when you are craving something light and crunchy in the midst of a...
Sweet Potato Mango Red Thai Curry
One of the things that really makes Thai food stand apart is its vibrant flavors. Bursting with spicy, sweet, and tart flavors, this red...
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...
Roasted Beans in Tomato Sauce (Greek Gigantes plaki)
The only thing requiring when cooking beans from dry is a little extra foresight. If tomorrows dinner is going to beans, then plan ahead....
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...
Greek-Style Black-Eyed Peas
A key part of African-American “soul food”, black-eyed peas and collard greens are a typical New Year’s Day dish that is considered good luck:...
Carrot Orange Soup
This carrot orange soup makes the ideal starter to any dinner party. It's light, delicious and amazingly simple. If you are looking for a...
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Simply delicious. Butternut squash makes for a perfect winter soup. Butternut squash has a sweet, nutty flavor and pairs well with tangy green apple...
Pimientos de Padrón (Spanish Green Peppers)
Have you ever heard about Padron peppers? Padron peppers or pimientos de padrón, are small, Spanish green peppers with a sweet mild taste. The...
