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Vegan Mushroom Shepherd's Pie

"Winter is not completely over" I say to myself dissapointedly as I wake up to another night's freeze. The in-between period of winter...

Bavette de Boeuf with Stuffed Portobellos

This dish is a show stopper. It's also one of my more complicated recipes that I don't always share... I prefer inspiring people through...

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....

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...

Take-Out is the New Black

We are all in this pandemic together, whether each of our circumstances are the same or not. We have no choice but to keep moving forward...

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...

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...

Butternut Squash Soup with A Spicy Chorizo Hash

I'm Californian so to me chorizo is more commonly seen in the supermarkets like a sausage link. But here in Europe, chorizo is more of a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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.

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