Tag Archives: delicious

Zesty pickled melon

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

A fun new way to enjoy a favourite fruit! I’ve often said that I’ll pickle just about anything that isn’t nailed down (kumquats, cauliflower, strawberries  and blueberries are just a few of my new favourites – you’ll find lots more … Continue reading →

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Pasta salad with grilled vegetables, pesto and bocconcini

Posted on July 8, 2019 by

Tasty summer fare the whole family will love!  I adore pasta, but the mere thought of eating it with piping hot sauce during the middle of summer is enough to make me feel faint. This vegetarian dish was devised to … Continue reading →

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Laotian-style chicken Larb bowl

Posted on April 5, 2019 by

A healthy, flavourful meal that takes just minutes to make! The more I learn about Asian cuisine, the more impressed I am by what a flavour party so many dishes are. This meal is a great case in point. Before … Continue reading →

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Instant Pot cabbage roll stew

Posted on November 17, 2018 by

All the flavour, none of the fuss! I had never tasted cabbage rolls until I was in university and my roommate decided she needed to teach me how to make one of her favourite dishes. What a revelation – so … Continue reading →

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Hearty, wholesome grain salad that’s better than tabouli

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

Cracked wheat with herbs and chickpeas is delicious and nutritious! I remember the first time I had tabouli many decades ago – I loved how tasty and satisfying it was, with all that parsley and mint and yummy vinaigrette to … Continue reading →

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Egg roll bowls

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

A North American Chinese food favourite gets a delicious makeover! Are you on board with the current ‘everything in a bowl’ craze? I sure am. I love the idea of taking familiar dishes and recreating them in bowl format. A … Continue reading →

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Scrumptious smoked salmon spread

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

Entertain with ease thanks to this tasty make-ahead treat! Have you ever played the hypothetical “deserted island food” game? In a nutshell, you identify one (or several) foods that you would be quite content to eat every day for the … Continue reading →

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