Tag Archives: cilantro

Vietnamese -inspired pasta and vegetable salad

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

A flavourful vegan dish that’s also great with fish, chicken or beef! I love pasta salad, though definitely NOT with creamy dressings – I’m a vinaigrette girl all the way (unless, of course, I’m using pesto thinned with the hot … Continue reading →

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Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

Tangy condiment perks up a family-favourite meal! I bought my first barbeque – a rickety little thing – when I was a starving student simply because I love grilled chicken. While my grilling appliances have definitely improved over the years, … 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 Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

Posted on June 20, 2015 by

I just cannot get enough of juicy, ripe local strawberries. While we are now fortunate to be able to enjoy them all summer long thanks to everbearing plants, there is something irresistible about the first crop in June. I’ve been … 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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Contemporary Corn Chowder

Posted on February 16, 2015 by

I grew up eating corn chowder and while I always liked it, I never loved it. The other day I was thinking about ways to improve the standard, basic, somewhat pedestrian corn chowder recipe. In summertime, I’d most certainly grill … 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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