Keyword: lemon zest

sweet spicy pineapple coleslaw
Fruit, Game Day, Lunch & Dinner, Salads, Sides, Southern US Cuisine, Summer Holidays, Vegetables

Sweet Spicy Pineapple Coleslaw (No Mayo)

Oh my, this sweet, spicy pineapple coleslaw is so good! The sweetness of the pineapple with the heat of the jalapeƱos, the crunchiness of the cabbage, and the zestiness of the dressing with lemon, lime and agave – absolutely delicious! And this is another tasty, refreshing cold salad you can eat in the heat of […]

chickpea spinach gigle pasta
Easter, Italian Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner, Pasta & Noodles, Stove Top Dishes

Chickpea Spinach Gigli Pasta with Za’atar

Chickpea spinach gigli pasta with za’atar is a flavorful, lovely dish. Gigli means “lilies” in Italian, and this pasta is very pretty, wavy and swirled like little flowers. Its shape also helps it to hold sauces or herbs. If you can find a vegetable gigli pasta, you can also get the gorgeous red and green […]

two fruit galettes
Breakfast, Desserts, French Cuisine, Fruit, Summer Holidays

Two Fruit Galettes: Peach & Mango Blueberry

I haven’t enjoyed a dessert in a long time as much as I did these two fruit galettes. I have been wanting to make galettes for so long, finally got around to doing it, and I love them! I polled my Instagram followers to see which fruits I should make into galettes first. I knew […]

carrot tahini dill salad
Easter, Fewer Than 6 Ingredients, Gluten Free, Lunch & Dinner, Salad Dressings, Salads, Vegetables

Carrot Tahini Dill Salad

Carrot tahini dill salad is such a fresh tasting salad for spring and summer! This salad features carrots shaved into “noodles” and a very tasty tahini, dill, lemon and garlic dressing. Simply use your potato peeler to create the wide carrot noodles. Once you have peeled the outer layer off, peel on one side of […]

roasted vegetable salad
Fall & Winter Holidays, Gluten Free Option, Lunch & Dinner, Oven Dishes, Salads, Vegetables

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing

In the fall and winter, I love warm salads, like this roasted vegetable salad. There’s something about eating five veggies in one dish that just feels like a nice nutrient bomb (because it is!). This salad has a nice simple dressing made with lemon, agave and dried basil. The dressing adds delicious sweetness and tartness. […]

Birthdays, Breakfast, Desserts, Easter, Fall & Winter Holidays, Fruit, German Cuisine, Mother's Day

Classic German Apple Cake with Almonds

I’m so glad I made this classic German apple cake with almonds, a.k.a. Apfelkuchen mit Mandeln. It makes a nice pastry for breakfast, or a lovely dessert cake with coffee. The cake is dense, so it can be sliced in small wedges when serving guests. The vanilla cake has additional flavoring from lemon zest, adding […]