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Tag Archives: herbs
Hearty, wholesome grain salad that’s better than tabouli
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
Posted in dinner, healthy, lunch, Make Ahead
Tagged bulgur, chickpeas, cracked wheat, delicious, freekeh, grain salad, hearty, herbs, nutritious, Paula Roy, salad, tabbouleh, tabouli, vegan, vegetarian, wholesome
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Mushroom and walnut ‘caviar’ on herbed crostini
An easy, elegant vegetarian appetizer! So many elegant hors d’oeuvres seem to involve meat or seafood that I decided it was time to come up with a vegetarian treat. I recall my mother eating mushrooms on toast which just looked … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, make-ahead, mushroom, nuts, olive oil, vegetarian
Tagged appetizer, appetizer without fish, appetizer without meat, baguette, cream, fancy mushrooms on toast, herbs, hors d'oeuvre, mushrooms, Paula Roy, Valentine's Day, vegarian appetizer, vegetarian, vegetarian party food, walnuts, white wine
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Herb and garlic infused red wine vinegar
A pantry staple that makes a great gift! Ever wonder why dishes typically taste so much better in restaurants? No, it’s not just because you didn’t have to do the shopping, cooking or cleanup…it’s because pro chefs are masterful at … Continue reading
Lavender-Blueberry Shrub for Cocktails and Salad Dressings
Shrubs are a big part of the current cocktail craze, and for good reason – they’re delicious! A shrub is a sweetened vinegar-based syrup, sometimes called drinking vinegar. Shrubs typically consist of vinegar infused with fruit juice, herbs and spices for use in cocktails … Continue reading
Posted in Canning, cocktails, Drinks, Edible Gifts, Entertaining
Tagged blueberry, canning, cider vinegar, cocktails, drinking vinegar, entertaining, fruit, herbs, hostess gift, lavender, pickling, preserving, shrub, shrubs, shrubs in cocktails, vinegar
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Pan-seared scallops and herb sauce on raw zucchini ‘noodles’
Wow. All of a sudden it feels like summer out there and I want to eat all the fresh, healthy things. My garden is overflowing with tender young herbs which are finding their way into all kinds of dishes. Before … Continue reading
Posted in fish, gluten-free
Tagged browned butter sauce, easy, fast, fresh herbs, herbs, lemon, pan-seared, Paula Roy, scallops, spiral-cut vegetables, spiralized vegetables, summer, zucchini, zucchini noodles
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Smoked Tomato Gazpacho
Smoking then juicing plump Roma tomatoes gives this gazpacho an extra kick. The subtly smoky flavour of the tomatoes balances perfectly with the vegetables and seasonings to make a delicious soup with an intriguing taste that is sure to impress. … Continue reading
Posted in Make Ahead, Soups and stews, summer
Tagged autumn, bread crumbs, egg, fall, fresh, garlic, gazpacho, harvest, herbs, olive oil, raw, smoked, soup, soup shots, summer, tomato, vegetables, vegetarian, vinegar, Worcestershire
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Crunchy Pan-fried Cod Fillets
While my British mother-in-law would have insisted the only way to serve cod is battered and deep fried, I beg to differ. With the right coating, you can skip the deep fryer and still make delicious, crispy fish that is … Continue reading
