Health Continuum

Steel-cut apple porridge

I often cook and bake with rolled oats. But when the mornings are cool, I reach out for steel-cut oats and make a warm batch of breakfast porridge. Steel-cut oats, also known as Irish or Scottish oats, are not available here in France or Switzerland. (I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find them, but if you […]

Beverages

Almond milk: A healthy alternative to dairy milk

Making your own almond milk is quick and easy. You just have to grind almonds in a blender filled with water. You then filter the mixture through a nut bag or cheesecloth. That’s it. ** See note below if you live in Geneva and can’t find nut bags or cheesecloths. From time to time, I […]

Main Dishes, Soups

Creamy zucchini soup

What do you do when your neighbour gives you a bunch of zucchinis that are almost the size of baseball bats? This fall, my neighbour’s garden has been bursting with zucchinis and I’ve got them everywhere in my kitchen! A few weeks ago, I made chocolate zucchini cake. Today, I made something more traditional: soup. And […]

Cake, Chocolate Treats, Desserts and Snacks

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Not too sweet, yet deeply chocolatey, this chocolate zucchini cake is moist, light and decadent. And, what a great way to get your greens! I added three cups of grated zucchini in this cake. But seriously, zucchini in chocolate cake? Absolutely! Zucchini is what makes this cake moist and rich. This fall, if you have lots […]

Main Dishes, Pasta Dishes

Vegan Alfredo cream sauce

My fitness trainer loves pasta dishes and she asked me to make an Alfredo cream sauce that is vegan and loaded with flavour. Well, here it is. This sauce is nutritiously vegan, light and creamy, and packed with flavour. It’s also easy to make. The only equipment you need is a blender and an oven. […]

Salads, Veggie and Fruit Platters, Vinaigrettes

Mexican summer platter

With the heat this summer, Geneva feels like Mexico! So I decided to seek inspiration from the land of the Aztecs, the Maya and many others. This platter with quinoa, black rice, black beans and grilled vegetables is more than just a salad; it’s a complete meal rich in fibre, protein, minerals and vitamins. I made this for […]