I can smell spring. Can you? The green grocers are just beginning to display their beautiful spring wares. Asparagus, peas, artichokes, oh my! This quinoa salad is a perfect introduction to spring. Be creative! Try adding some fresh peas when…
It’s not so easy making extra crispy sweet potatoes. Because of the high sugar content, they tend not to crisp up so well. So, I’ve gone back to the science books and solved the problem a little. Firstly, par-boil them…
Craving a traditional falafel at home? The secret to making falafel balls that taste great and actually work is starting with dried chickpeas. I had the best falafel balls in Tel Aviv at Hakosem, this is Ariel Rosenthal’s recipe. I…
The success of making applesauce lies in two factors: the apple itself and the pureeing tool you use. Choose a soft-fleshed and very sweet apple. McIntosh apples are generally the best for applesauce. However, sometimes they can be bland and…
I know….I’ve been pushing peaches for the last couple of weeks. But I can’t help it – they are so good right now! This simple salad is super delicious, easy to make, interesting and really shows off those peaches 😊…
Have you ever dipped a sharp cheese in honey? If you haven’t, you need to try it! The combination is so flavourful and fantastic. And to make it even better, try adding grilled figs, oozing with their summer juices and…
I very rarely post recipes for summer cocktails, mostly for (selfish) reasons. I’m not much of a cocktail gal. I’m also not a fan of sweet drinks. I also don’t love cold drinks or anything fizzy. Geez, I sound high…
To use preserved lemons, you need to slice a piece of lemon and remove the flesh from the skin. It is the skin that you want to use, not the flesh. Dice or julienne the skin and add it to…
Honestly, this is one of my most favourite soups of all time. It is creamy (without adding cream), fresh tasting, easy to make and healthy. I serve it when I need a soup to entertain with or as a weeknight…
I know its spring and the need for comfort food is not as pressing, but with all that is going on in the world, we need Gnudi! This recipe is really a hybrid of Gnocchi and Gnudi. Traditionally, gnudi is…
I’m chicken finger obsessed. When I cant think of what to make for dinner, I grab some chicken cutlets or tenders and make baked chicken fingers. To me, they are comfort food, easy to eat and can be really healthy!…
This stir fry classic is so easy to make at home. The curried noodles are loaded with Napa cabbage and carrot. Feel free add other cooked vegetables and proteins as well. In this photo I’ve used rice vermicelli noodles, which…