Jun 7, 20222 min read
Braised White Asparagus with Miso
What a surprise this was! The white asparagus remains the strongest flavor in the dish, but the miso that lingers in the caramelized...
Apr 16, 20222 min read
Easter Deviled Egg
Just a little Easter fun before Sunday rolls around. This recipe is not complicated at all and it's a nice surprise to place on the table...
Mar 16, 20222 min read
Avocado Toast with Radishes
Avocado toast is truly quite versatile, each eater can personalize it as they choose. The canvass is of course your choice of toast and...
Dec 18, 20211 min read
Belgian Chocolate Mousse
Who doesn't love chocolate mousse? But homemade chocolate mousse is simply put, on another level! It's not so difficult and I urge you to...
Apr 7, 20213 min read
Spinach Pesto
I cannot emphasize enough two things here. One, freshly made pesto is always going to be 100 times better than a jarred version. And,...
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Lemon-Infused Couscous Salad
Somehow when I tell myself to eat more grains I still end up eating a carbohydrate that looks like a grain. That's basically what...
Mar 10, 20212 min read
Roasted Fennel Soup
Fennel is under appreciated. Period. End of sentence. So are artichokes, but that's for another post.... Fennel makes for a creamy,...
Feb 18, 20212 min read
South African "Yellow Rice"
Rice flavored with herbs, spices, coconut and/or citrus zest is a true treat. If you have never tried it, you will be surprised once you...
Jan 20, 20211 min read
Tomato Salad with Guacamole
This isn't so much of a recipe as it is inspiration for summer to come faster than the speed with which it's currently moving. As a...
Jan 18, 20212 min read
Split Pea Soup
In the colder months of the year, America is ripe with split pea soup making and as an American living abroad, I was so pleased to see...
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Farmer's Cheese & Pistachio Dip with honey
This recipe is based on a dip I have had a small love affair with, while never knowing where it came from for years! It often arrived at...
Dec 16, 20202 min read
Eggplant Tomato Sauce
Eggplant is like the odd one out. I do not feel that enough people in the world take this veggie seriously enough. It is so very...
Dec 16, 20203 min read
Mini Meatballs with Eggplant-Tomato sauce
Who doesn't love a meatball? Really? I want to know. I'm crazy for their flavors and textures, when done right of course... My meatballs...
Dec 6, 20203 min read
Carrot Soup with Sausage Hash & Pesto
I feel that soup is underrated. I think it's because people assume it's too simple, or they, themselves put too little effort into...
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Marinara with Anchovies
Few people could actually taste this sauce and say after one bite, "OMG, I taste anchovies!" But many people could taste it and say,...
Nov 11, 20203 min read
Seared Salmon with Miso Mayonnaise
Japanese flavors are among the highest and most powerful in the world. They shock and wow in ways that other cuisines just cannot always...
Nov 4, 20202 min read
Spaghetti with Red Pesto
This is one of the fastest meals or side dishes that everyone loves. Kids love it, adults love it, I'm mean come on, of course they do,...
Nov 1, 20201 min read
Caramelized Onion Hoisin Sauce
This sauce is full of flavor, quick to the table with the use of hoisin and it will go well with any kind of protein.
Oct 30, 20202 min read
Zucchini Salad with Tahini-Hummus
A vegan dish that will not disappoint with strong middle eastern flavors and no guilt because it's so healthy.
Oct 6, 20202 min read
End of Summer Cherry Tomato Sauce
A simple end-of-summer tomato sauce to get the last tastes of summer before autumn falls into our lives.