I have enjoyed many meals prepared in a slow cooker, but I have never been able to find one in Switzerland. I don’t actually want one – I used my old one rarely, but I do miss the stews that they are so well suited to create. With that in mind, I decided to experiment with …
Grilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Summer in Switzerland is a gamble. You can never know when it will be warm or if it will be warm at all. We had a lovely spring but the “heat” of the summer was slow to arrive. Eventually, summer did arrive! For a couple of weeks in August, we were graced with a week …
Baked Macaroni and Swiss Cheeses
I do love my comfort foods in the Winter and I tend to work at making them as healthy as I can. In Switzerland, however, it is tough to forgo the amazing cheeses so I do indulge periodically without an ounce of guilt. Loving pasta as I do and remembering fondly many a winter afternoon …
Carrot Lime and Fennel Soup
Fall is my favorite time of year, especially in Switzerland where I can experience a real change of seasons. I love comfort food and especially a nice soup after a cool day outdoors running or hiking or going about my errands. Some “comfort foods” can be loaded with fat but I enjoy creating recipes that are comfort to the …
Butternut Squash Risotto
For so long I use to pass the piles of winter squash in the supermarket utterly perplexed by the different shapes, sizes and colors. Other than acorn squash and pumpkin I never knew how to approach the others. With some trial and error, I am now able to add butternut squash to my repertoire. It is …