Stunning Persian dill, feta and chicken salad

This has to be one of my favorite “meal salads”. Although it isn’t an actual Iranian recipe, it has a Persian feel that is reminiscent of a dill and chicken rice dish (“Shivid polow”) my mom used to make (she’s actually of Belgian origin but being married to my dad, she learned how to cook […]

Aperitif-style cauliflower crust pizza

I was skeptical about cauliflower crust when it became all the rage a few years ago. But when my quest for gluten-free solutions began, I finally took the plunge and was pleasantly surprised. No, it isn’t like the real thing, but it’s an interestingly tasty substitute to regular wheat-based dough and a great way of […]

Nectarine, goat cheese & courgette BBQ salad

I don’t know about you gals, but after a holiday, I feel compelled to recreate some of the dishes I had while away. It’s my way of staying on vacation or at least of trying to relive some of the moments by fooling my tastebuds. In any case, expect to see some European summer inspo […]

Crustless salmon spinach quiche

Before I get started on my Crustless salmon spinach quiche, let me first say: I make a mean quiche. Back in my gluten-filled days, that’s what I would prepare anytime there was a picnic or bring-and-share-style dinner. The secret? A generous filling of your choice, 5 eggs and 1.5 cups of crème fraîche. Not fat-free […]

Delightful summer vegetable “terrine”

When we lived in Southern France, we had access to the most tasty and colorful vegetables – from the sweetest tomatoes and deep red bell peppers to the practically seedless courgettes and eggplants. This particular recipe, which is something between a frittata and a crustless quiche, used to show up once a week on the […]

Easy sushi burritos

I have to admit, I had never tried making sushi, let alone easy sushi burritos at home because the whole rolling thing intimidates me. But when I saw a recipe for them (rolled without a mat) on Goop.com recently, I figured I would give it a go. It’s a very laisser-faire kind of recipe, you […]

Show-stopping Asian salad

I don’t know about you but sometimes, the more I cook, the more everything ends up tasting the same. These days my salads somehow all end up with some form of quinoa, avocado, tomato and feta. So today I decided to live with intent 🙂 and changed up the flavor palette completely. This Asian-influenced cold noodle salad takes a […]

Herb, Avo and Feta Quinoa Salad

The combination of fresh herbs with the buttery taste of avocado and tangy feta is just out of this world When I make this salad for a crowd, it’s a hit every time. Chopping the herbs is the most time-consuming part of this recipe, the rest is done in a snap. I prefer to chop […]