Mar 9, 20211 min read
Baking with Kids-How To
Opening scene: "Can I lick the bowl now?" "No, not yet." "Ok, then, can I lick the spoon?" "No, not yet." Fade out from an impatient...
Feb 19, 20212 min read
Cooking with Kids-When Things Go Awry
Teaching kids to cook, AND/OR do things on their own is tricky business. But it's got to happen or independence is an opportunity missed....
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
Teaching Kids to Cook-Start Easy
Cooking with kids can be very messy. It can also be super frustrating, so my tip is: keep it simple in order to keep it organized. My...
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...
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 8, 20201 min read
Unraveled Burritos No More
We are big fans of the one-handed meal in this house. It's a quick way to roll your nutrition into a tortilla wrap and eat while moving....
Nov 6, 20204 min read
Spaghetti with Lamb Ragu
A ragu is a very important part of the Italian kitchen. It's basically any meat-based sauce typically served with pasta. There are many...
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,...
Oct 22, 20202 min read
Pasta al Tonno (quick version)
A rich pasta dish packed with umami flavors that come straight out of your pantry. Perfect, right?
Oct 17, 20202 min read
Roasted Tomato Soup with Lentils
A healthy & flavorful roasted tomato soup which is quick to purée together.
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.
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.
Sep 22, 20202 min read
Udon Noodle Miso Soup
Who doesn't love a warm bowl of noodles? It's so comforting, so healthy and so delicious!
Sep 16, 20202 min read
Flammkuchen Gratinée
These flat pizza-like creations are so delicious and another bonus is they are beyond simple to make, requiring no prep at all.
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Bangers & Spanish Rice
This one-pan weeknight meal is fast & delicious and it will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.