Did you know the jalapeño-chilis in our Connie’s Kitchen Jalapeño Ketchup are very special?  They are the only organic (Bio-Knospe) jalapeños grown here in Switzerland.  Chilis need a lot of sun and hot weather and are normally grown in places like Mexico or Spain, not alpine countries like Switzerland.  But... Read More >

Juicy fresh figs and roasted sweet potatoes are the nutrition superfood stars in this very simple yet very delicious bowl! Just make sure that you get the ripest softest figs and you are all set! I cooked this for hungry bunch at a recent Connie´s Kitchen Vegetarian Power Lunch. Always a good sign... Read More >

This is a flavorful dish made of grains called Freekeh. A green, unripe wheat grain which is roasted or smoked and then polished to remove the shells. It has a wonderfully nutty and smoky flavor and has been eaten in Syria, Palestine and Jordanian for centuries. An excellent addition to soups and... Read More >

A few months back, I posted our familia fajita-night photo on Instagram and a friend commented that they love to eat them, but that the thick plastic packaging of the store-bought ones is off-putting. I was also curious to see the taste and texture difference of homemade tortillas versus store-bought.... Read More >

This very colorful and hearty vegetarian salad will satisfy you on so many levels. It delivers a multitude of textures, earthy flavors and a good mix of micro-and macronutrients needed to support a healthy and active lifestyle. And the best, it’s also very simple to make. I adapted from one of favourite chefs, Ottolenghi,... Read More >