Tag Archives: coriander

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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Crunchy Curried Cauliflower Pickles

Posted on July 13, 2015 by

Refrigerator pickles are a quick, easy way to capture the flavours of the season and enjoy them for months afterwards. I was excited to find some cauliflower in this month’s Farmers’ Feast challenge basket, courtesy of Linda’s Garden at the … 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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Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Rolls

Posted on June 6, 2015 by

This recipe was inspired by my friend Barbara, a visual artist who also happens to be an accomplished cook and gardener; it’s a dish that serves as a great showcase of all her talents. When she made these recently for … Continue reading →

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Moroccan-spiced Cauliflower

Posted on March 10, 2015 by

Move over, cheese sauce. Cauliflower is about to get all zippy and exciting thanks to a great blend of seasonings and some quick oven-roasting. This side dish – regular or vegan – will perk up any menu; it would be … Continue reading →

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Quick Moroccan-style Chicken Stew

Posted on February 28, 2015 by

For those unfamiliar with the cuisine of Morocco, its tastes are layered, subtle and absolutely delicious, blending both sweetness and heat. Spices such as cinnamon, cumin, coriander and peppers are typically combined with fruit and meat, often in slowly-simmered tagines … Continue reading →

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Perfect Purple Potato Salad

Posted on August 21, 2014 by

Ever since I figured out a better way to make potato salad, I’ve enjoyed its flavour a lot more. Cooking the potatoes in salted water is an important first step; dousing them in vinegar as soon as your drain them … Continue reading →

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