We like pomegranate seeds very much, but until now, I have avoided using the fruit because it always went hand in hand with a lot of cleaning. And then, weeks later, you discover red splashes somewhere and wonder how a delicious pomegranate can cause such […]
Salads
Dandelion Capers
Dandelions grow in so many places, so chances are you’ll know this hardy plant with beautiful yellow flowers. When I learned that the plant is edible, I was curious about how to use it in the kitchen. All parts of the dandelion — the leaves, roots, and […]
Dandelion Salad
I loved to spot the first dandelion flowers. They bring such a striking, intense yellow to the spring. Unfortunately, they are often unloved and degraded as weeds. This is not fair! This recipe is to spread respect for this plant because people don’t know how much value the dandelion […]
Radicchio Salad with Blood Orange
This radicchio salad with blood orange is a fantastic winter and spring salad. This salad has intense and bold flavors ready to kick the winter blues out! The fruitiness and sweetness of the blood orange paired with the bitterness of is an experience. With some […]
Blood Orange Salad with Belgian Endive and Nuts
One of my favorite things about our Northern Hemisphere winter are the blood oranges. Their sweet flavor with notes of raspberry is a delicious highlight to brighten up the cold days. Aside from using them for sweet dishes, I love incorporating them in salads. This […]
Easy Panzanella Recipe (Tuscan Bread & Tomato Salad)
During hot days of Summer, there is nothing like a refreshing salad. The Italians have it figured out. In the Tuscan region, where summers tend to get very hot, a simple salad originated: Panzanella. The salad combines multiple fresh vegetables and stale bread with a […]
Roasted Fig Couscous Salad with Almonds
With the last figs being in season, I’d love to share a beautiful Mediterranean-inspired fig salad. This delicious dish combines the sweetness of roasted figs, the nuttiness of almonds, spices, and crunchy textures into one rich recipe. It balances lots of flavors and is super […]
Beet Salad with Grapes and Walnuts
This delicious beet salad is a fantastic salad for summer or autumn. The earthy notes of red beets harmonize beautifully with sweet and fresh grapes and the nutty flavors of walnuts. A delicious and simple dressing makes this salad the perfect side dish or starter […]
Oi Muchim – Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe
Oi Muchim, also known as Korean cucumber salad in the West, is a fantastic dish. It has a spicy but balanced flavour and delicious crunch. This cucumber salad surely doesn’t get boring. Also, it is super easy and quick to make! Let’s give this Korean […]
Healthy Vegan Couscous Salad Recipe
Today, I am excited to share one of my personal favourites with you: A recipe that is just as simple and quick to make as it is satisfying to eat: vegan couscous salad. Especially during the warmer months of the year, I tend to eat […]
Delicious Fattoush Salad Recipe
During cold and dark winter days here in Germany, there is nothing like bringing a ray of sunshine to your plate. Today, I will show you how I like to make Fattoush, the delicious Levantine herby summer salad. It is so refreshing and flavourful. With […]
Refreshing Tabbouleh Salad
Today, I got a recipe for one of the most amazing refreshing salads for you: How I like to make tabbouleh, the classic Levantine salad. Tabbouleh, sometimes also called tabouli or tabouleh, is especially well-known in Lebanese and Syrian cuisine. The dish has gained popularity […]