BLACK SESAME GREEN BEANS

BLACK SESAME GREEN BEANS

SERVES 4 Although you can use any color sesame seeds, the black gives this dish an elegant feel. These green beans pair well with Macadamia-Crusted Duck Breast with Spicy “Soy” Ginger Sauce. INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp/30 ml coconut oil, preferably expeller-pressed 1 lb/455 g...
BABY ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH GARDEN HERBS

BABY ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH GARDEN HERBS

SERVES 4 When zucchini season rolls around, my fridge is usually overflowing, between the farmers’ market and the generosity of gardening friends. I am always looking for new ways to prepare zucchini, but this simple sautéed version with fresh herbs remains my...
WATERCRESS SOUP

WATERCRESS SOUP

SERVES 4 Watercress can be hard to come by, so I snatch it up whenever I see it to make this soup. The watercress adds the perfect amount of pepper and spice to an otherwise sweet soup. INGREDIENTS 3-4 tbsp/44-60 g butter 1 cup/150 g yellow onions, finely chopped 4...
THAI-INSPIRED CHICKEN SOUP

THAI-INSPIRED CHICKEN SOUP

SERVES 8 This Thai take on chicken soup is so refreshing that you can even enjoy it on a summer day! The homemade broth is a powerhouse full of easily digested nutrients, such as calcium and magnesium. It is also rich in collagen, gelatin and amino acids. INGREDIENTS...
SLOW-COOKER HAWAIIAN OXTAIL SOUP

SLOW-COOKER HAWAIIAN OXTAIL SOUP

SERVES 6 TO 8 Oxtail is a tough but flavorful cut of meat that becomes very tender when cooked slowly. This Hawaiian version of oxtail soup is thin and light. The toppings are reminiscent of a Vietnamese pho. Traditionally this soup calls for peanuts but due to their...