Tag Archives: side dish

Make-ahead potato and pancetta puffs

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

Fancy ‘tater tots’ the whole family will love! These little beauties were inspired two things: 1) my love of pierogis and 2) a big batch of leftover mashed potatoes. While their taste is evocative of pieriogi filling, they are a … Continue reading →

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Grilled cauliflower on a can with sweet and spicy BBQ sauce  

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

A vegan-friendly dish that everyone will love! I’ve long been a fan of ‘chicken on a beer can’ but think perhaps I adore this vegan version even more! It’s easy to prepare and can serve as a delicious main course … Continue reading →

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Fall for Flavour: No-cook Pear Chutney

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

Quick condiment a perfect pairing for roasted meat or charcuterie! I love serving chutneys with roasted meat of any kind. They can serve as a side dish or even a stuffing. They’re a great way to add a pop of … Continue reading →

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Colcannon (Irish potatoes and cabbage)

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day…or any day! Maybe it’s because my dad grew up on a potato farm in Prince Edward Island, or maybe it’s because potatoes are just so delicious, versatile and filling, but I absolutely adore these tasty … Continue reading →

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Sweet and spicy crispy cauliflower nuggets

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

One of the most delicious vegetable dishes ever! Not being a huge fan of cheese sauce, for years I avoided cauliflower because it just seemed to look so boring on a plate. Now that cauliflower’s had a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Seared Brussels sprouts with bacon, cranberries and pecans

Posted on January 6, 2018 by

A delicious, nutritious and versatile side dish Well, it’s finally happened. I have finally learned to say with honesty that I like Brussels sprouts. I have long wondered why I didn’t like them, given my extreme fondness for cabbage and … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Rice with Cauliflower, Turmeric, Ginger and Lemon

Posted on February 7, 2017 by

Spice up any meal with this colourful, delicious main or side dish Sometimes called aromatic rice, versions of this dish are really popular in numerous Middle Eastern, Indian, North African and Asian cuisines. Not only do they look beautiful thanks … Continue reading →

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