Sunday is one of my favorite days of the week. It’s a little pause to enjoy home, family, friends, and good food. I like using the slower Sunday pace to think about the week ahead and get some wholesome food organized. This healthy granola fits the bill and makes a great quick breakfast once your schedule returns to full speed.
Farro is a mighty ancient whole grain. Once serving as fuel to the Roman empire’s troops, it is definitely worth getting to know. Here, it relaxes beautifully into this delicious and hearty warming vegetable soup as the perfect remedy to a chilly afternoon. The best part? A home full of delightful smells and fantastic leftovers for a mid-week lunch.
Sailing the Greek Islands is a dream holiday and one of the best ways you can visit Greece. Away from the crowds, take your time sailing from island to island. Making your own itinerary as you go, you will see Greece in a way you can only experience by sailboat. (more…)
If you are anything like us, it feels like summer has truly arrived once fresh peaches are in season. Traditionally relegated to pies, compotes, desserts, or even a pizza, this risotto redefines the juicy Georgia peach as a must-use ingredient for a savory summer dish.
Combined with a couple squeaky cheese curds and a crunchy pecan chili topping this risotto is just delicious. Trust us on this one; we think your taste buds will agree.
A well prepared Pasta al Pomodoro, Italian for pasta with tomato sauce, is a timeless and delightfully light dish. Ranking as one the best vegan dishes for beginners, lip-smacking success lies in the absolute simplicity and freshness of the ingredients. Only a little technique and an eye for a ripe juicy tomato is required, and thanks to the whole-grain quinoa pasta it’s delicious, healthy, and gluten free.
This is our go-to recipe for a mid-week meal when we’re short on time and have a handful of farmer’s market tomatoes reaching their peak ripeness.
These crispy, flakey, delicious Super Greens Spanakopita triangles are bursting with nutritious greens and seeds, making them one of our favorite savory pastries! To feel your best, aim for two servings of dark leafy greens per day. These little parcels, easily made vegan, are healthy and a great way to pack those greens into your diet. They’re so delicious, good luck resisting to eat them all at once!
Greek lemon potatoes are a truly delicious way to eat your spuds, and the bright citrus notes bring a distinctly tart freshness.
When we were planning our trip to Portugal, as soon as we saw Pena Palace we just knew we had to visit. Where else in the world can you find such a colorful fantasy palace right next to an old medieval stone castle? These are the sites of legends and fairy tales. Only 30 minutes out of Lisbon, there is really no excuse to miss it.
If you want to try some great wines, head to Portugal! An under-recognized old-world wine producer, Portugal has been exporting wines since at least 1679, and is home of the fortified and complexly sweet Port. Young Port wines are easy on the pocketbook, and make an excellent Port Sangria, a local favourite…
Chances are you have everything you need to make this quick and easy stir fry sauce or marinade.
Reminiscent of honey garlic wings, this makes a delicious sweet and salty sauce for your weeknight meal. With just four ingredients, it comes together super quickly and is very versatile!
