Lemon Chickpeas, a vibrant Mediterranean favorite that takes you back to the Greek Islands. A recipe that I cook over and over again.

A classic for a reason.
Irish oat flapjacks – just in time for St Patrick’s day!

Peach-lavender shrub, also known as drinking vinegar, is the perfect summer drink

This recipe comes together quickly and makes the perfect smoothie bowl.
Great berry flavor and full of goodness.

The story of summer (if summer ever shows up in Chicago) is told with a refreshing cucumber peel ginger limeade, vodka is optional.

A delicious green Bundt cake with no preservatives, no trans fat, no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial food color

Egg in a glass was the way eggs were served in fine hotels and traditional coffee houses. Simplicity can sometimes be sophistication.

Quite possibly the best curried coconut lentils. Bold awesome flavors that speak comfort and well-being.

Waffle Iron Hash Browns, Shakshuka Spiced Green Chickpeas & Salt Cured Egg Yolk. Crusty on the outside, buttery on the inside!

Delicious, clean flavor. The addition of fennel seeds kicks everything up a notch. The perfect bowl of stew for the cold winter!

Old Fashioned Cider Glazed Cake Donuts and Vanilla Butternut Squash Smoothie. Let’s put it this way, I may never buy donuts again.

Voilà, Chaussons aux Pommes are great, simple, and awesome. Sometimes you just need to go for it and enjoy a pastry that is so French.

Schupfnudeln – an important piece of German cooking history that ha been passed down for generations

The Impossible Asian inspired Wellington is meatless, made with the Impossible Burger, Hoisin Ginger spiced Mushrooms and Spinach.

The magic of this dessert is that the bananas are roasted. Roasting the bananas releases flavor and creates a natural sweetness.

Red Dahl, Preserved Lemon, Sweet Potatoes & Thai Basil. End of the day, mom was right, vegetables are good for you.

Whipped farmers cheese, chia seeds and sweet plum compote is one of my favorite foods for breakfast.