Mar 132 min read
Lentils with Chorizo & Saffron
This dish is creamy with rich flavors and packs a healthy punch. It's also high in plant protein, which is something we should all be...
Apr 21, 20222 min read
Citrus-Grilled Chicken with Pineapple-Mango Salsa
With Spring's sunny arrival, these kinds of vibrant colored and flavored dishes are just what we all need. Winter warm & heavy eating has...
Mar 24, 20224 min read
White Asparagus Soup with Saffron & Crayfish
This soup is decadent and rich without having any cream at all! White aspargus makes for the most luxurious of soups, but add saffron to...
Mar 16, 20223 min read
Smoked Sausage with Potatoes & Fava Beans
The flavors in this dish are as simple as can be and not a lot of fuss, but the smoked sausage and the sautéed leeks add an umami "bang"...
Mar 16, 20221 min read
Raspberry & Beet Smoothie
I have recently become a frequent smoothie drinker. It truly is a quick way to eat quite healthy but with lots of flavor and of course we...
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...
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Miso Crab Salad with Avocado Mousse
This salad is luxurious in both texture and taste. But the subtle sweetness of both the crab meat and the mango with the umami of the...
Nov 4, 20213 min read
Pork Tenderloin with Plum Sauce
Autumn comes every year and like clockwork, I begin cooking heavy, winter-style dishes, like warm oven dishes and super hearty soups. But...
Sep 26, 20212 min read
Crostini with Blue Cheese, Radicchio & Honey
Aside from the serious haters, for blue cheese, life is optimistic and full of oportunities. It can be crumbled over zesty salads, hot...
Aug 27, 20213 min read
Cabbage & Shrimp Salad with Miso Dressing
Ok, I know you might look at this recipe and say, "Shit, that's a lot of ingredients!" and feel discouraged from making it, but please,...
Aug 18, 20212 min read
Salmon Sashimi with Ponzu Sauce
Ponzu sauce is a highly acidic Japanese sauce that is very versatile. It can be used as a dipping sauce, a dressing and a marinade to...
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Cherry Tomato & Feta Salad
This is a summer staple for every table. It's super fast to throw together and full of summer flavor. You could serve it with fish,...
Jun 6, 20212 min read
Sea Bass Tartare with Mango
The brilliance of this dish, is that all of the ingredients and therefore, flavors get to be eaten at the same time with each bite. Not a...
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...
Oct 13, 20203 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.