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Tag Archives: lime juice
Contemporary Corn Chowder
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
Posted in One dish meals, Soups and stews
Tagged bacon, brunch, carrots, celery, chicken broth, chowder, cilantro, corn, cream, creamed corn, double-smoked bacon, frozen corn, lardons, lime juice, lunch, milk, onions, potatoes, soup
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Coconut Pancakes with Caramelized Pineapple Jam
I have to confess I have come a little late to the coconut party. For years, I’ve been reading about the health benefits of coconut, particularly coconut oil, but I was having trouble digesting (pun intended) some of the conflicting … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast
Tagged banana, breakfast, caramelized pineapple jam, cider vinegar, cinnamon, coconut, coconut flour, coconut milk, coconut sugar, coconut water, egg, gluten-free, hearty, jam, lime juice, nut free, oat flour, pancakes, pineapple, potato starch, sugar, vegan, vegetarian, virgin coconut oil
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Shredded chicken tacos with crunchy coleslaw
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
Posted in Miscellaneous goodies
Tagged adobo sauce, beer, cabbage, chicken, chipotle peppers, cilantro, coleslaw, corn tortillas, cumin, garlic, gluten-free, Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, onions, oregano, red pepper, shredded chicken, taco Tuesday, tacos, tomatoes
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Quick Tropical Shrimp
When I started thinking about dinner yesterday, it was late, we were hungry and worst of all, it was -25 Celsius (-35 C with a horrid windchill factored in). Weather like this gets me thinking not only about hot, nourishing … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, poultry, fish
Tagged celery, coconut, coconut chips, garlic, ginger, gluten-free, green pepper, hot sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, nutritious, pineapple, shallot, shrimp, soya, tropical, vinegar, warming
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Cranberry-Cinnamon Cocktail/Mocktail Syrup
Cranberry and cinnamon are both favourite holiday flavours. This ruby red syrup is as pretty as it is delicious and it makes a wonderful hostess gift. You can find nice small jars or bottles at many dollar stores. While I … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks
Tagged Christmas, cinnamon, cocktail, cosmopolitan, cranberry, drink, family, festive, friend, gift, Grand Marnier, handmade, holidays, hostess, lime juice, mocktail, neighbour, party, simple syrup, sugar, triple sec, vodka, water
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Celery Gin Fizz
I know what you’re probably thinking. “She’s taking this kitchen-inspired cocktails thing a little too far. A celery flavoured drink? Really?” Well, all I can say in response is don’t knock it until you’ve tried it, especially if you prepare … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks
Tagged celery, celery leaves, celery syrup, cocktail, gin, ice, lime juice, soda water, sugar
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Purple Cabbage and Apple Salad
As soon as I saw the gorgeous purple cabbage from Bergeron Gardens in my August Farmers’ Feast basket from the Ottawa Farmers’ Market, I knew exactly what I was going to do with it. This beautiful salad is quick to prepare … Continue reading
Posted in Salads, Vegetables
Tagged almond, apple, cashews, cumin, lime juice, mint, olive oil, Ottawa Farmers' Market, pistachios, purple cabbage, red cabbage, salad, shallot, slaw, sunflower seeds
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