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Tag Archives: lime
Mexican-inspired grilled corn salad
A fun way to enjoy a favourite summer vegetable! I love corn on the cob and it is one of the aspects of mid-summer that I most eagerly anticipate every year. Lately I’ve been trying to play around with different … Continue reading
Vietnamese-inspired mango salad
A versatile sweet and sour side dish! I don’t know about you, but I’m craving a little heat and a lot of sunshine on my plates these days. A meal at Vancouver’s exceedingly popular Ahn & Chi restaurant was the … Continue reading
Posted in Salads
Tagged Asian, carrot, daikon, fish sauce, fruit, lime, mango, Paula Roy, radish, raw, salad, sweet-sour, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian, Vietnamese, what to serve with asian food
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Crispy chili-lime roasted chickpeas
A crunchy snack and great garnish too! I’m a sucker for crunchy toppings of all kinds and crispy chickpeas are a particular favourite, adding a burst of delicious protein to my day. I love tucking them into lunch boxes for … Continue reading
Posted in healthy
Tagged air fryer, back to school, chickpea, chili, crispy chickpeas, garnish, gluten-free, lime, Paula Roy, plant-based, protein, roasted chickpeas, school lunches, snack, tasty, vegan, vegetarian, what to put on salad, what to put on soup
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Sweet and Sour Cucumber ‘noodle’ Salad
If you haven’t heard of spiralizing, be forewarned: I am most definitely on the bandwagon. It’s not a new exercise trend, nor is it a way to turn straight hair into luscious Disney princess locks. Spiralizing is the process of … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, healthy, vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian
Tagged chives, cucumber, dill, easy, fast, green onions, healthy, lime, noodles, quick, raw, rice vinegar, salad, sesame oil, sesame seeds, side dish, sour, spicy, spiral cut, spiralizer, sweet, vegan, vegetarian
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Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo)
For winter warming, there’s not much that beats a hot bowl of soup. In my neighbourhood, there are several great spots to enjoy pho, the Vietnamese soup that has entrenched itself as a worldwide favourite. I feel inclined to add … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Beef, Entertaining, gluten-free, Lactose-Free, Soups and stews
Tagged Asian, bean sprouts, beef, beef broth, beef soup, hoisin, lime, make at home, Pho, Pho Bo, rice noodles, soup, sriracha, steak, Vietnamese Soup
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Gooseberry-Red Currant Gin Fizz
I’m not a big fan of overly sweet drinks. My tastes seem to run more towards the tart end of the taste spectrum and I love a cocktail that is discernably sour, though not mouth-puckeringly so. This variation on the … Continue reading
Posted in cocktails, Drinks, Entertaining, summer
Tagged cocktail, cocktail shaker, drink, entertaining, gin, gooseberries, gooseberry, juice, lime, red currants, soda water, summer, syrup
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Sautéed Mixed Greens
I have always been a huge fan of greens. As a kid, one of my favourite jobs in our family’s large vegetable garden was thinning the beets because I knew it meant later that day I’d get to enjoy a … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, gluten-free, healthy, local, Ottawa Farmers' Market, vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian
Tagged Asian, basil, beet greens, chili paste, Collard, fish sauce, garlic, gluten-free, healthy, lime, sauteed, sesame oil, summer, tamari, turnip greens, vegan, vegetarian
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