Cheese Spaetzle

Cheese Spaetzle

Cheese spaetzle is cheesy goodness. Super quick skillet version with Gruyere/Swiss cheese and caramelized onions. This recipe brings back good memories of my childhood. Eating out a German restaurant with my family. With this spaetzle recipe you won’t need to leave a tip, but you 

Carrot and Cucumber Salad

Carrot and Cucumber Salad

Carrot and cucumber salad is a perfect side dish for your Asian meal. Super easy and keeps well in the fridge. What I loved best about this Carrot and Cucumber Salad is the flavor of sesame oil. Vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, cilantro, and garlic are 

Poblanos Rajas Cream and Corn

Poblanos Rajas Cream and Corn

Poblanos Rajas Cream and Corn is a Mexican dish using roasted poblanos. It’s a great side dish but would be absolutely delicious as an appetizer with chips. A savory Mexican side dish made with roasted poblanos, onions, corn and crema. Char the chiles then peel 

Roasted Cauliflower-Mint Olive Sauce

Roasted Cauliflower-Mint Olive Sauce

Roasted cauliflower-mint olive sauce has a nice roasted texture with a tangy mint sauce. Pairs perfect with chicken or beef.

Skillet Corn with Mexican Chorizo

Skillet Corn with Mexican Chorizo

Skillet corn with Mexican chorizo is slightly spicy and the fresh corn brings a hint of sweet to balance this dish. Super quick on the stovetop for a tasty weeknight side dish. I served this with black bean and cheese quesadillas. I love fresh corn 

Za’atar Flatbread

Za’atar Flatbread

Za’atar Flatbread is a savory bread, perfect for scooping up dips, sauces or fill it with grilled meats. Za’atar is a fantastic topping that is nutty, crunchy and so flavorful. It’s hard for me to not eat these right out of the oven! Just one 

Sauteed Broccoli with Raisins and Parmesan

Sauteed Broccoli with Raisins and Parmesan

Sauteed broccoli with raisins and Parmesan is crunchy, sweet and salty. The pepper flakes add a little heat. A delicious side dish for so many recipes.

Cucumber Ginger Salad

Cucumber Ginger Salad

This cucumber ginger salad is assertive and goes best with fish, chicken or a condiment to a noodle bowl. Such a refreshing vibrant salad.

Hasselback Potato Casserole

Hasselback Potato Casserole

This Hasselback potato casserole is hearty and comforting. A crowd-pleasing casserole that is sure to surprise your guests. I was never on the Hasselback bandwagon until making this casserole. Grab your mandolin or sharpen your chef’s knife to make easy work for yourself. This reheats 

Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots (escabeche)

Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots (escabeche)

Pickled jalapenos and carrots (escabeche) like you will find at most salsa bars. Perfect with all of your favorite Mexican dishes. Start with fresh jalapenos and if you find them on sale you will be even more inspired to make this. I just recently scored