Tag Archives: peppers

Stuffed pepper soup

Posted on February 5, 2020 by

A delicious new way to enjoy a classic dish! When I revisited stuffed peppers to come up with a more contemporary version a few months ago, it reminded me of how much I enjoyed this classic flavour combination. It’s nourishing, … Continue reading →

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Snazzier stuffed peppers

Posted on September 10, 2019 by

A great new way to enjoy this classic dish! I have always felt a little conflicted about stuffed peppers. I knew I should like them; after all – the base is a vegetable (hip, hip, hooray!) and they’re typically made … Continue reading →

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Fast and flavourful enchilada dip

Posted on February 2, 2018 by

Five minutes to make a party-perfect yet nutritious dish! I love this dip because it takes just minutes to assemble and can even be prepared up to 48 hours ahead of time before baking. More importantly, it’s packed with flavour … Continue reading →

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Tex-Mex style steak and cheese sandwiches

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

All the flavours of fajitas – on a bun! My menfolk had requested Philly cheesesteak sandwiches a week or so ago, but I just couldn’t oblige. I didn’t want anything to do with the state of Pennsylvania after the Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

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JUNO-inspired stuffed peppers

Posted on March 29, 2017 by

Celebrating Canadian music with ingredients tied to song lyrics! It’s JUNO Awards Week in Ottawa and I’m pretty excited by all the musical hoopla. In 2012, the last time the JUNOs were held here, my son played piano for a … Continue reading →

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Better Than Takeout Sweet & Sour Shrimp

Posted on August 30, 2016 by

When I was a kid, as soon as saw the words ‘sweet and sour’ on any Chinese restaurant takeout menu, I simply had to have it. I didn’t care if there was a cup of icky red food colouring in … Continue reading →

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Grilled Portobellos stuffed with quinoa, pesto and grilled vegetables

Posted on July 25, 2016 by

If you’d asked my husband a few years ago what his least-favourite vegetable was, he would probably have said zucchini. Thanks to a lot of experimentation, he’s changed his tune, a fact he expressed when tasting this delightful stuffed mushroom … Continue reading →

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