Beet and Quinoa Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese
My children are off school for a spring holiday, only spring itself was here merely in theory or that was the case until two days ago. We were completely overwhelmed by cold, grey and windy days and...
View ArticleGreen Beans in Walnut Garlic Dressing or The Taste of The Caucasus
What is your favourite side for a barbecue? Mine is Russian Potato Salad “Olivier”. It’s incredibly tasty but not exactly a health food. Green beans on the other hand are full of great stuff if only...
View ArticleChunky Pico De Gallo
I can’t believe it took me so long to share one of my favourite things to eat with you friends! However, summer is upon us, and since even England is reluctantly warming up, it calls for colourfully...
View ArticlePersian Chicken Salad
Don’t you feel that lunch is the most “unloved” meal of the day? We are often far too busy to think about what to eat in the middle of the day. The result is we either get an expensive and often...
View ArticleMiddle Eastern Fattoush Salad
Last week while in Canada I met up with my friend Marla for lunch. I had no particular restaurant in mind so Marla took me to a Lebanese place called Kebab Village. As unimaginative name as that might...
View ArticleGinger and Soy Glazed Salmon
We don’t eat enough fish as a family and it’s a real shame. It’s healthy, it’s lean, it’s delicious! What’s the problem then you would ask? I have no idea, I guess I feel like I have to work far too...
View ArticleSpring Pea and Arugula Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing {Giveaway}
Let me tell you something. I have a tumultuous love-hate relationship with salads. Please, assure me I am not the only one! I know they are good for me but they just don’t excite me in the same way...
View ArticleWatercress and Roast Beef Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing
I am definitely on a salad roll lately and the reason for this roll is twofold, my friends. I make them because I have to eat them and I keep making new ones because it’s bad enough that the majority...
View ArticlePasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ pasta salad! Well, me actually. Whenever I see a pasta salad at a barbecue or any sort of potluck I would always make sure to steer clear of what is usually overcooked...
View ArticleItalian Tuna and Corn Salad
Well…I am back from Italy. 2 weeks of sunshine, incredible beauty, history, pasta, gelato and pizza. I truly indulged. I didn’t hold back once. I am sure at some point next week I will regret some of...
View ArticleWinter Salad with Figs and Pomegranate Balsamic Dressing
Some days are so long that at the end of it all you want to do is to feed your kids, send them upstairs and have a nice and relaxed dinner with your favourite person. Preferably one that doesn’t...
View ArticleMiddle Eastern Fattoush Salad
Last week while in Canada I met up with my friend Marla for lunch. I had no particular restaurant in mind so Marla took me to a Lebanese place called Kebab Village. As unimaginative name as that might...
View ArticleGinger and Soy Glazed Salmon
We don’t eat enough fish as a family and it’s a real shame. It’s healthy, it’s lean, it’s delicious! What’s the problem then you would ask? I have no idea, I guess I feel like I have to work far too...
View ArticleSpring Pea and Arugula Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing
Let me tell you something. I have a tumultuous love-hate relationship with salads. Please, assure me I am not the only one! I know they are good for me but they just don’t excite me in the same way...
View ArticleWatercress and Roast Beef Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing
I am definitely on a salad roll lately and the reason for this roll is twofold, my friends. I make them because I have to eat them and I keep making new ones because it’s bad enough that the majority...
View ArticlePasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ pasta salad! Well, me actually. Whenever I see a pasta salad at a barbecue or any sort of potluck I would always make sure to steer clear of what is usually overcooked...
View ArticleItalian Tuna and Corn Salad
Well…I am back from Italy. 2 weeks of sunshine, incredible beauty, history, pasta, gelato and pizza. I truly indulged. I didn’t hold back once. I am sure at some point next week I will regret some of...
View ArticleWinter Salad with Figs and Pomegranate Balsamic Dressing
Some days are so long that at the end of it all you want to do is to feed your kids, send them upstairs and have a nice and relaxed dinner with your favourite person. Preferably one that doesn’t...
View ArticleSummer Goodness Salad
Have you ever heard the expression “never trust a skinny chef”? Well…there is a reason for it. I am no chef but I cook a lot and I eat it too because I am sensible like that and it tastes darn good....
View ArticleMiddle Eastern Salad Bowl
I’ve been in a creative slump lately, so naturally I’ve picked up a book about the relationship between inspiration and a creative process. I don’t have a lot of time to read; between work, family and...
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