Tabouleh Salad

Exotic World Recipes, Food Trends & Gadgets, Salad and Soup Recipes

There is nothing like buying a little bit of fresh herbs to give humph and a clean flavor to a dish. Sometimes all you need is a couple of tablespoons. And then you are left with a bunch of herbs without planned use. In comes the bunch of parsley I purchased for the...

Spruce Liqueur for a Lemon Spruce Fizz

Drink recipes

OK I know what you are thinking now, one of 3 words: what? why? ewww! Now hold on, we are here to explore new tastes and sometimes the unknown can be quite a revelation. This liqueur is all Tasty Trix’s fault. I even emailed her and told her so. Tasty Trix...

5 Star Makeover: Retro Aspic Green Bean Casserole

Vegetable and Side Dishes Recipes

I always find it funny when the theme of the 5 Star Makeover is a holiday that I do not celebrate…at least not at the same time. Nor the same way. Of course I am happy to make a special post to my American readers and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving this...

Roasted Jerusalem Artichoke and Walnut Salad with Ricotta

Salad and Soup Recipes, Vegetable and Side Dishes Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

As I was catching up on my favorite food blogs the other day I felt so awful for Bren who described how she broke her camera during an event. I also got a bad gut feeling. Well exactly one week later I broke my DSLR lens. I could not believe it. In such a stupid and...

5 Star Makeover: South African Pampoenkoekies and Delicata Rings

Exotic World Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Vegetable and Side Dishes Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

This month’s 5 Star Makeover could not be more seasonal: we are cooking or baking with any squash of our choice. My recipe lead me down an unusual path for a squash recipe, it actually took me to South Africa. I bet you would be surprised to learn that pumpkin...