Health Continuum

My Lasagna

Lasagna is a popular Christmas Eve meal in many families. At this time of the year, my mother-in-law has a big tray of homemade lasagna stored in her freezer, along with other treats. This year, Christmas will be different due to COVID. Family gatherings will be smaller and my family is no exception. Some will […]

Main Dishes, Soups

Roasted potimarron Thai soup

Potimarron is a type of French winter squash that takes on the flavour of pumpkin (potiron) and roasted chestnut (marron). Depending on where you live, the squash may also be called Hokkaido or Kuri squash — Kuri meaning chestnut in Japanese. INGREDIENTS Olive oil & salt for roasting 4 cups of roasted potimarron flesh (taken from 2 potimarrons) […]

Main Dishes, Soups

Leek and potato soup

This simple, healthy, chunky leek and potato soup is one of my favourites for two reasons: it’s warm and savoury, especially when the weather turns colder; and it’s the first homemade soup that I ever made, way back when I was a clumsy teenager (but far from clumsy in the kitchen). INGREDIENTS 4 cups sliced […]

Pies, Galettes and Tarts

Gluten-free vegan plum pie

Plum pie is a popular autumn dessert in Switzerland, especially when celebrating the public holiday in Geneva known as Jeûne Genevois and the Federal day of Thanksgiving. The plum pie featured in this post is vegan and gluten-free. It took me a few attempts to get it right, but it was worth the effort! Many people think […]

Chia seeds, Creams and Puddings, Desserts and Snacks

Seasonal fruit chia puddings

Since my husband has started an intermittent fasting diet, about two weeks ago, I’ve been cooking healthy meals and making more chia puddings than I usually do. Not only are the chia fruit puddings in this post loaded with fibre and other nutrients, they are easy to make. I made these puddings with fresh seasonal […]

Condiments and Sides, Farro, Main Dishes, Salads, Vinaigrettes

Farro, arugula and cantaloupe salad

Just a colourful seasonal salad made with farro, arugula and cantaloupe. I’ve also added some walnuts, crispy romain lettuce, mint leaves, red onions, fresh olives and a delicious batch of Italian sun-dried tomatoes currently available in supermarkets. Served with a lemon-based walnut oil vinaigrette, this salad bursts with flavours. It is a complete healthy meal […]