Belgian Recipes

Endive-Avocado Salad

I knew I had to include this endive-avocado salad as part of a Mother’s Day brunch, as it is my own mother’s favorite salad (hi, Mom!). I tell people often — on my blog, in my book — that I ha…

Liege Waffles

Liège waffles are made with a dough similar to brioche, and the final product is waffles that are rich and perfectly sweet from the use of Belgian pearl sugar.…

Bagna Cauda

This traditional dish from the Piedmont region on Italy translates to "warm bath" and is a boldly flavored warm dip made from lots of garlic and anchovies.…

Colorful Mixed Greens Salad with Prunes and Pecorino

As we head out of winter and keep our eyes peeled for any signs of spring — birds, blossoms, and bright flavors — we find ourselves craving lightness and freshness in our food. That means we’re …

Asparagus Salad

Mint and dill make this salad extra refreshing.…

Endive Salad with Orange and Walnuts

Crisp and snappy endive leaves with a light orange vinaigrette, toasted walnuts, and Parmesan cheese.…

Chopped Pomegranate Scoop Salad

Here’s the scoop: It’s delicious.…

Kohlrabi Bistro Salad

Borrowing flavors from the classic French frisée and poached egg bistro salad, this salad departs from the expected snarl of frilly greens and instead starts with a base of crunchy julienne-cut kohlr…

Homemade Spring Mix

A simple recipe for a new and improved make-your-own spring mix that's bright, bold, and flavorful.…

Seared Bitter Greens Salad with Roasted Beets, Spiced Pecans & Roquefort

One way of dealing with salads while speaking the language of winter is to cook them. I once had a fantastic grilled romaine salad with a super creamy vinaigrette, sort of a cooked take on the classic…

Belgian Waffles

Serve up a stack of these thick, fluffy, and crisp homemade waffles in just 30 minutes.…

Bagna Cauda

Bagna cauda, the warm garlic and anchovy dip from the Piedmont region of Italy, fills me with an instant rush of happy memories anytime I eat it. It was one of the first traditional dishes I tasted wh…

Asparagus Salad

This vibrant (and coincidentally vegan) salad takes full advantage of sweet spring asparagus. It’s a celebration of the season’s bounty: crisp asparagus, sweet green peas, tender leeks, and lots o…

Chopped Pomegranate Scoop Salad

This time of year might not seem like salad season, but I find I need a little pop of fresh produce amidst all the delicious holiday food. I don’t think I’m alone in this, because anytime I bring …

Homemade Spring Mix

One of the easiest ways to add flavor to your salads is to swap out the mild greens like spinach and romaine for bold, bitter ones. These types of greens add a ton of flavor that pair perfectly with b…

Belgian Waffles

here are two camps of Belgian waffles. Overnight yeasted waffles are chewier, with a toasty bread flavor and aroma. This recipe falls into the other category and skirts around all that advance plannin…