Tag Archives: mushroom

A mostly make-ahead fancy vegetarian feast

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

Perfect for date night…or any night! Move over, meat and potatoes. When it comes to making a special dinner at home, why not try a new approach to menu planning? Vegetarian meals by their very nature are colourful and appealing; … Continue reading →

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Tuscan Tomato, Leek and Bread Soup  

Posted on March 3, 2017 by

A hearty meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes I have to confess I really didn’t know as much as I thought I did about Italian cuisine until I went to cooking school in Tuscany. It’s a time I think … Continue reading →

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Chicken, Broccoli and Mushroom Crepes

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

I remember as a teenager thinking that crepes were so delicious and exotic, they must be extremely difficult to make. Shortly after I first tasted them in Quebec City, I went to Paris and saw sidewalk crepe stands all over … Continue reading →

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Back to Basics: Vegetable Stock

Posted on October 18, 2013 by

As autumn settles in, I always feel excited about the changing weather and the accompanying shift in my kitchen. This time of year, it’s all about soups for me. Gone are light, bright summer salads, replaced by slowly-simmered concoctions that … Continue reading →

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Steak with mushroom-wine sauce

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

I love the natural taste of a juicy, medium-rare steak, hot off the grill. But sometimes I like to dress up my steaks a little bit, in the tradition of the classic American steakhouse, where sauces are typical accompaniments. This … Continue reading →

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Creamy Mushroom Soup with Naked Oats

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Naked Oats is marketing-speak for Cavena Nuda, an amazing variety of hull-less (naked, get it?) oats that researchers at Agriculture Canada developed a few years ago. Also called Rice of the Prairies, this grain looks and cooks like rice, but … Continue reading →

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Lentil-Barley Stew

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

This dish is so satisfyingly yummy it can turn non-believers into lentil lovers! I encourage you to give this healthy, hearty stew a try, no matter if you are traditionally a meat eater, a vegetarian or a vegan – it … Continue reading →

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