Spring is in full swing and so is the array of green vegetables that you can find on farmer's markets these days. Which means my kitchen is dominated by the color green and beautiful spring flavors. Asparagus, spinach, green peas and just a hint of lemon. Have you ever made a quiche from scratch before? If you haven't, let me tell you it's one of the most rewarding things. A crispy, flaky, buttery crust that can hold almost any kind of filling. In this case the filling is a powerful ...
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Roasted Pumpkin & Cauliflower on Whipped Feta
When I'm wandering the internet or scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest, I'm constantly amazed by the abundance of delicious looking recipes out there. I sometimes end up almost drooling all over my screen. Can you relate? And isn't it great, that we have so much goodness ready at the click of a fingertip? I still remember the times when I looked at badly photographed cook books or random pictures people snapped with their point-and-shoot camera to go with a recipe they shared. And I gotta ...
Greek Watermelon Salad with Mint Dressing
There's a bit of melancholy hanging in the air when I think about this salad. It's already the end of summer and watermelon and tomatoes are still offered in abundance, but deep within I also know that this might be the last time I'll fill my plate with this refreshing summer salad. For this year at least. The sweetness of the garden-ripe heirloom & cherry tomatoes. The lovely, cool freshness of diced watermelon. A tangy mustard-lemon-olive dressing and lots of fresh mint. All of this ...
Hearty Quinoa Bake (vegetarian & gluten-free)
One of my favorite non-grains is quinoa. I love it cold, as in a lovely fall salad with roasted vegetables. Warm and sweet, as in a creamy porridge topped with some fresh fruit. Or savory, as in this hearty quinoa bake packed with flavor and nutrients. I've been making this dish for quite some time now here at the camp and, while most people are skeptical before trying, I've received the most unexpected compliments for it. It's gluten-free, which is definitely a plus! It's low-carb, ...
