Salads, Veggie and Fruit Platters

Keep your tomatoes out of the fridge

When I was young, we had a garden. I loved to pick tomatoes and eat them right off the vine. They were delicious and I’ve loved tomatoes ever since. But tomatoes are not just delicious; they are good for you. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, potassium, fiber and choline, which are all critical for a […]

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Salads, Veggie and Fruit Platters

Refreshing watermelon for a hot day

It’s the last week of August and the weather here in Geneva, Switzerland is unseasonably hot. Yesterday, it was 32°C and today it’s the same: hot and sunny. But I’m not complaining. I love summer! However, it does feel, like I said above, unseasonably hot. Yesterday evening, my husband John and I were invited to […]

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Main Dishes, Quinoa, Salads

Garden quinoa salad

The red quinoa salad featured above is more than just a salad; it’s a complete, healthy meal. Over 20 years ago, when I started making quinoa salads, a friend told me that quinoa is a staple for making breakfast porridge and not salads. But that’s not true. There are many delicious recipes that you can make with this ancient […]

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Condiments and Sides, Lentils, Main Dishes, Rice, Salads

Wild rice and lentil salad

This salad with wild rice, lentils and grilled vegetables is more than just a salad; it’s a complete meal rich in fibre, protein, minerals and vitamins. You can eat it cold or heat it up. The grilled pinenuts add an extra nutty flavour. Make sure that you let the salad marinate before serving. For added flavour, you […]

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