Category: European – West

Herbed Fennel Salad

Herbed Fennel Salad

Sometimes a dish comes together just exactly as you’d hoped. This is one of those dishes. Crisp and sweet and savory and herbaceous, I served this alongside grilled lamb and it was perfection. You could serve this with some olives and crusty bread for a light lunch.

Springtime Zoodles and Noodles

Springtime Zoodles and Noodles

In the springtime we naturally want to shift to brighter, fresher and more vegetable forward eating. This dish uses zoodles plus spaghetti for a lighter but still satisfying pasta experience. Bonus – if you grow zucchini, here is another way to use up the bounty!

Basil tomato squash

Basil tomato squash

A fresh taste of summer. Low calorie, big flavor, satisfying. I just created it tonight instead of a caprese salad. (Because someone ate all the fresh mozzarella, ugh.)

Dublin Lawyer & Champ

Dublin Lawyer & Champ

My mother grew up poor in Ireland, but made a success of herself here in the USA. I decided to create an amalgam of an Irish peasant dish and a high-end Irish dish: Dublin Lawyer with Champ.

Lobster Bisque Risotto

Lobster Bisque Risotto

I have always loved risotto. As I learned to make it, I started experimenting with different flavors and created my own risotto recipes.

Gluten Free Orange Cake

Gluten Free Orange Cake

This is one of my favourite guilt free treats. It’s also a high protein recipe and can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings once it’s baked. It’s one of the easiest cakes you will ever make. It can even be done with a hand whisk. This recipe can also be made with lemons.

Ravioli with Walnut Sauce

Ravioli with Walnut Sauce

A very easy dish to assemble and very pretty on the plate. The walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and crispy sage combine for a punch of flavor and something out of the ordinary. You can increase or decrease the amount of red pepper flakes, salt, and Parmesan cheese as desired. This is also a great side pasta course to serve 8 but increase the walnut halves for the top garnish to 8.