Main Dishes, Stir-Fries, Tofu

Lemon Miso Tofu

Introducing my Lemon Miso Tofu recipe—a nutritious dish that combines the tangy freshness of lemon with the savoury depth of miso. This dish is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy, yet delicious meal that can be enjoyed year-round. Tofu is an excellent source of plant-based protein, making it a fantastic choice for vegetarians, vegans, […]

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Main Dishes, Pasta Dishes, Salads, Vinaigrettes

Farfalle heatwave salad

The heatwave is back! Today, the weather peaked to 38°C in Geneva and we are taking it slow, drinking plenty of fluids, and eating light and refreshing foods. The farfalle pasta salad featured above will be our supper tonight. It’s a great dish to serve when it’s this hot. I thought of sharing it with […]

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Main Dishes, Soups

Hearty autumn soup

Sometimes the best meals are the ones made with foods that are easy to find at the local grocery store. There is nothing fancy or exotic about this hearty autumn soup, but it’s the kind of soup that you will want to make over and over again. Made with an array of garden and root vegetables, potatoes, […]

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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 […]

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Main Dishes, Soups

Waste not, want not

John and I arrived home yesterday after a vacation in Canada. Our flight from Toronto to Geneva went well, but when I travel east, I’m often hit hard with jet lag. To readjust my internal clock and avoid sleepless nights, I kept myself physically active yesterday with household chores. I vacuumed and cleaned our home, from […]

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