

Roasted Butternut Squash with Hummus
This dish is so simple to put together and it's a show stopper for guests and family. The warmth of the roasted butternut squash melds so...
Nov 7, 20203 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 6, 20204 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


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.
Nov 1, 20201 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


Thai Chicken & Rice Soup
I believe that Thai cuisine has an unspoken standard for balance that not all other cuisines utilize. All of the flavors come together so...
Oct 29, 20203 min read


Stewed Chicken with Apricots
This dish is rather on the sweet side and if you do not add enough "other flavors" such as heat from chilis or a zip from an acidic...
Oct 25, 20203 min read


Saffron Rice
Sorry that this photo sucks, but the rice was so good, we forgot to get a photo of it without the chicken & asparagus it went with. But...
Oct 25, 20201 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 22, 20202 min read


Guajillo Chili Paste
Guajillo chilis are the most commonly used chilis in Mexican cuisine. They are full of flavor & not too spicy which makes them perfect...
Oct 17, 20202 min read


Roasted Tomato Soup with Lentils
A healthy & flavorful roasted tomato soup which is quick to purée together.
Oct 17, 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


Butternut Squash Tart with Goat Cheese
The flavors of this dish warm you up from the richness that fall flavors bring. Impress your guests and family!
Oct 9, 20204 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


Table For One
As a mother of 4, I just want to eat a civilized meal once in a while!
Sep 28, 20202 min read


Linguini & Crayfish in a Saffron Cream Sauce
Growing up in California, we didn't eat crayfish, or crawfish as it's called in some parts of America. Here in The Netherlands, where the...
Sep 23, 20203 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 22, 20202 min read


Mozzarella & Prosciutto with Grilled Zucchini
Buffalo mozzarella rolled up inside salty prosciutto, with grilled zucchini & tapenade is a quick & delicious meal!
Sep 20, 20202 min read


Cooking Someone Else's Recipe
Being a step-parent is like being a professional chef who isn't allowed to use their own ingredients, techniques & well-trained skills.
Sep 17, 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 16, 20202 min read


Bangers & Spanish Rice
This one-pan weeknight meal is fast & delicious and it will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
Sep 9, 20202 min read


Cheat on Your Cheesemonger
How much cheese is too much cheese? This is the question!
Aug 28, 20202 min read


Beet Salad with a Goat Cheese-Avocado Mousse
This is some seriously sexy food. It's a first course kind of dish you would see in many a café in Paris, and it's what my food dreams...
Aug 26, 20202 min read