Tag Archives: cabbage

Colcannon (Irish potatoes and cabbage)

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day…or any day! Maybe it’s because my dad grew up on a potato farm in Prince Edward Island, or maybe it’s because potatoes are just so delicious, versatile and filling, but I absolutely adore these tasty … Continue reading →

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Wilted Summer Slaw

Posted on August 26, 2015 by

I don’t remember liking cabbage very much as a kid, but now it has become a vegetable I reach for often, due to its versatility, great flavour and awesome nutritional properties. I love both the crispy, crunchy texture of raw … Continue reading →

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Braised Beet and Cabbage Salad

Posted on July 9, 2015 by

It’s funny how some dishes can pop into your head, even when they are completely out of season. I mention this because when I spied tender young beets from The Beet Box and a perky head of Napa cabbage from … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Chicken or Shrimp Salad

Posted on May 15, 2015 by

I love crunchy salads that are packed with flavour and colour so this one is a real winner for me. I find the hot-salty-sour-bitter-sweet flavours of Vietnamese food absolutely irresistable and appreciate that Vietnamese food is also considered to be … Continue reading →

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Shredded chicken tacos with crunchy coleslaw

Posted on January 27, 2015 by

Some say the taco craze is winding down but I beg to differ. There’s something so fun about piling tasty toppings on a fresh tortilla and then devouring it in just a few gloriously messy bites. I love the layering … Continue reading →

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Pucker up: 2015 is looking deliciously sour!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by

When you hear the word sour, what do you think of? Does it conjure up negative associations or are you like me and a lover of all things sour tasting? Growing up, I liked to say that pickles were one … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Coleslaw

Posted on June 18, 2014 by

Crisp, refreshing salads are a staple of my summertime menus. Coleslaw is a particular favourite, especially when made with a vinaigrette rather than a temperature-sensitive mayonnaise based dressing. I’ve long been a fan of a simple lemon-garlic-olive oil-oregano combination but … Continue reading →

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