Mint Cookies Soft-on-the-inside, lightly crisp mint cookies flavored with fresh or dried mint and a hint of lemon. These cookies feel refreshing after heavy holiday meals and are perfect with tea or coffee. Prep: 10 minutes Bake: 12–15 minutes Total: ~25 minutes Ingredients 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat) ½ tsp baking powder … Read more
Pumpkin & Spinach Lasagna Rolls with Brie & Walnuts Ingredients For the Pumpkin Filling 2 cups pumpkin purée (roasted pumpkin, mashed) 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Salt & black pepper to taste For the Spinach Layer 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced … Read more
Pear with Walnut Burrata Tapas Platter Ingredients: 1 ball burrata cheese 2 ripe pears, sliced ¼ cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped 2 bsp honey 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional) Mixed greens or arugula for serving Crusty bread or crackers (optional) Directions: Arrange mixed greens or arugula on a serving platter. Place the burrata ball … Read more
Creamy Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Balsamic Cranberry Glaze Ingredients For the Sweet Potatoes 4 medium sweet potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil Salt & black pepper to taste For the Filling 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Salt & pepper to taste 1/4 tsp … Read more
Festive Citrus-Cranberry Holiday Turkey Ingredients: 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs / 5.5–6.5 kg), thawed ½ cup unsalted , softened 2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon 2 oranges and 1 lemon, quartered 1 cup fresh cranberries 4 sprigs fresh … Read more
Cranberry Brie Skewers with Rosemary Honey Glaze Ingredients: 8 oz (225 g) brie cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes ½ cup fresh cranberries 16 small wooden skewers or toothpicks 3 tbsp honey 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped Optional: a pinch of sea salt Directions: Thread one cube of brie and one cranberry onto each … Read more
Pistachio-Crusted Brie Bites with Raspberry Honey Glaze Ingredients: 8 oz (225 g) brie cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes ½ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped 3 tbsp honey 2 tbsp raspberry preserves 16 mini phyllo cups or puff pastry shells Optional: fresh raspberries or mint leaves for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place brie … Read more
Healthy Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Fresh Veggies and Light Garlic Yogurt Sauce Ingredients: Grilled Chicken: 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp dried oregano Salt and black pepper to taste Sweet Potato Rice Bowl: 1 cup cooked … Read more
Mediterranean Hummus Flatbread with Feta Ingredients: 1 prepared flatbread or naan ½ cup hummus (classic or roasted garlic) ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup cucumber, thinly sliced ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, sliced 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp dried oregano Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for … Read more
Greek Halloumi Mezze Platter with Lemon Drizzle Ingredients Grilled Halloumi 250 g halloumi cheese, sliced 1 tbsp olive oil Freshly cracked black pepper Mezze Components ½ cup hummus ½ cup tzatziki ½ cup marinated olives (Kalamata & green) 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 small cucumber, sliced 1 roasted red pepper, sliced … Read more
