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...
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...
Five-spice glazed carrots
It is a huge challenge to get my elder son to eat any vegetable or fruit. He categorically refuses. In fact, for a while I...
Artichokes in sauce velouté
From November 6-16, 2013, I appeared in the Zurich Comedy Club‘s production of Don’t Dress for Dinner—a deliciously funny comedy by Marc Camoletti. In the show,...
Worms in dirt
I have a tradition of making fun food for Halloween every year. In the past, I have made monster pizzas, meringue “ghosties,” green monster hands...
Chicken, tomato, and avocado salad
In season now! All the fresh, juicy tomatoes and ripe, luscious avocados inspired this yummy, Mexican-influenced summer salad. I can’t stop eating this. It’s so...
Green smoothie #1 (dairy free)
I have an ongoing breakfast dilemma. First of all, it’s hard for me to get started in the morning. I am a slow waker-upper. Also,...
Cabbage slaw (coleslaw) two ways
Cabbage doesn’t make it into the top three of my “favorite vegetables” list. Or the top ten. In fact, it probably doesn’t even appear on...
Joe’s special (Eggs with ground beef and spinach)
Legend has it that the “Joe’s Special” was invented late one night at a Joe‘s Restaurant in San Francisco. A hungry musician ordered a spinach...