World Cup: What to serve when Germany is on the field
If you’re wondering what to serve when Die Elf are playing, I’ve got you covered with a variation on the classic Berlin currywurst: Black, red, and...
World Cup: What to serve when France is on the field
Wondering what to serve when Les Bleus are on the soccer field? I was too. I tried to figure out what the French grill or barbecue. Apparently...
World Cup: What to serve when Switzerland’s on the field
The World Cup always inspires me to get creative with food. This year, I decided to develop a set of recipes for finger foods or...
Easy “guacamole” avocado salad
In case you were wondering: no, I haven’t stopped blogging. I have been very busy with work that is actually paying me money. So the...
Egg-y the Snowman
I don’t ski. I’m probably the only person in all of Switzerland who doesn’t. And, frankly, I don’t want to ski. There. I said it....
From the heart … to the heart (Tomato and mozzarella bouquet appetizer)
Looking for an original, guilt-free Valentine’s day appetizer? This tomato and mozzarella bouquet is fun and easy to make. It’s a heart-healthy choice for those...
Nori-wrapped seared scallop sashimi
And the tale of my seared sashimi extravaganza continues. (This is part 3). Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy. It consists of very fresh raw meat,...
Sesame-crusted seared salmon sashimi
I haven’t been blogging much lately. That’s because I had foot surgery a couple of weeks ago, so I haven’t been *doing* much worth blogging...
Croque madame casserole refashioned
What to do with leftover cubed bread the day after a cheese fondue? (Cheese fondue is a Swiss dish where cubes of bread are dipped...
Raspberry pavlova
While playing Suzette, a cordon bleu cook in the Zurich Comedy Club‘s production of Don’t Dress for Dinner (November 6-16, 2013), I cooked all the dishes...