

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,...
Mar 10, 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...
Feb 18, 20212 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 20, 20211 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 18, 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...
Jan 5, 20212 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 16, 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...
Dec 6, 20203 min read


Chimichurri Sauce
A sauce like this is so very versatile. Meat, fish, roasted or grilled veggies and many others can be dipped or smothered in it and the flav
Nov 20, 20201 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 12, 20202 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 11, 20203 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 4, 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 30, 20202 min read


Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini
What a joy it is to eat something that tastes great and is actually healthy! Plus, these are packed with veggies, for the picky eaters.
Oct 13, 20203 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.
Oct 6, 20202 min read


Herbed-Yogurt & Hummus Sauce
A fresh, healthy and versatile sauce/dressing for salads, dips and dollops. Easy to make and delicious.
Oct 2, 20202 min read