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Sweet & spicy rhubarb chutney

Posted on July 8, 2017 by

A zippy, versatile condiment that’s easy to prepare! Anyone else feel like their garden is on the verge of becoming a jungle? We’ve had so much rain this summer that when this week’s heatwave hit, I swear I could see … Continue reading →

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Smoky Tomato Ketchup

Posted on May 19, 2017 by

A grown-up version of a favourite condiment I’ve always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with ketchup. I cannot imagine eating a burger or hotdog without a generous squeeze of ketchup, but I find it a little unsettling to … Continue reading →

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Korean-style Sweet Potato Noodle Stir-Fry

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

A simplified version of a delicious and healthy dish Based on a traditional dish called japchae, this Korean-inspired stir fry is a flavourful meal that the whole family will likely enjoy. Gluten-free sweet potato noodles are reminiscent of rice vermicelli … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Spicy Cherry-Chipotle Barbeque Sauce

Posted on July 14, 2016 by

When I set out to create a new barbeque sauce recipe, my starting point was that it absolutely could not include any ketchup. Ketchup is used as the base of so many sauces and I just find its overly sweet … Continue reading →

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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie in Portobello Mushroom Caps

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

The more I learn about preparing vegan food, the more I am genuinely learning to love it. I’ll probably always be an omnivore but it feels great to serve up appealing meatless meals a few times each week and I … Continue reading →

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Warm Poutine Potato Salad

Posted on January 8, 2016 by

It seems like there are two camps of cooks and eaters in January, after the holiday season. There’s the “I’m only going to eat healthy things in moderation” group, as well as the “I’m not buying any more food till … Continue reading →

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Italian Sausage and Vegetable Bake

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

As you can imagine, my taste testers get quite the workout during Farmers’ Feast weeks. Day after day, they wait patiently for their first bites of new dishes inspired by seasonal, local foods from the Ottawa Farmers’ Market. Their opinions … Continue reading →

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