Tag Archives: chives

Make-ahead potato and pancetta puffs

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

Fancy ‘tater tots’ the whole family will love! These little beauties were inspired two things: 1) my love of pierogis and 2) a big batch of leftover mashed potatoes. While their taste is evocative of pieriogi filling, they are a … Continue reading →

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Asparagus and leek soup with herbed goat cheese  

Posted on June 7, 2018 by

A lighter, more flavourful version of a favourite springtime soup! This cheerful soup embraces all that’s wonderful about springtime – fresh new vegetables and herbs just waiting to be transformed into bright, tasty dishes. Asparagus is ideal for soup and … Continue reading →

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Ham and cheese waffles

Posted on May 4, 2018 by

Awesome alone but even better for eggs Benedict! Anyone who knows me knows I am infatuated with waffles. I love sweet variations, served with fruit and maple syrup, of course, but lately I’ve been playing around with savoury waffles too. … Continue reading →

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Chive cornbread waffles

Posted on November 21, 2017 by

Spice up chili night with this family-friendly side dish I grew up eating – and loving – cornbread so it was a little disappointing to discover a while back that my husband and kids didn’t really enjoy it. It took … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Sour Cucumber ‘noodle’ Salad

Posted on June 15, 2016 by

If you haven’t heard of spiralizing, be forewarned: I am most definitely on the bandwagon. It’s not a new exercise trend, nor is it a way to turn straight hair into luscious Disney princess locks. Spiralizing is the process of … Continue reading →

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Asparagus with Lemon-Herb Sauce

Posted on May 30, 2015 by

I grew up eating carefully-steamed asparagus served with a knob of butter and splash of vinegar or fresh lemon juice. While I’ll always enjoy it that way, it doesn’t make for a very elegant presentation. I recently made Sauce Gribiche … Continue reading →

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Pecan-crusted cod with lemon-chive sauce

Posted on April 20, 2015 by

I love cooking and eating cod because it’s such a versatile, mild-flavoured fish, not to mention being crammed with all sorts of nutritional goodness. I grew up eating it coated in cracker crumbs and panfried; while I still enjoy fish … Continue reading →

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