Tag Archives: tomatoes

Vegan BLT sandwiches with carrot ‘bacon’

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

You won’t miss the meat when you taste this treat! I’m really having fun thinking about food in different ways these days. Not only am I looking at alternate protein sources, I’m also looking at transforming some favourite ingredients into … Continue reading →

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Pasta salad with grilled vegetables, pesto and bocconcini

Posted on July 8, 2019 by

Tasty summer fare the whole family will love!  I adore pasta, but the mere thought of eating it with piping hot sauce during the middle of summer is enough to make me feel faint. This vegetarian dish was devised to … Continue reading →

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Smoked tomato pasta sauce

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

The most flavourful sauce ever! I’m a big fan of smoky foods, particularly when those foods are fruits or vegetables. My smoked tomato gazpacho is a case in point, as is my smoked watermelon salad. When asked to produce a … Continue reading →

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Mac ‘n cheese with roasted vegetables

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

Boost the flavour of a family favourite! In my home, nothing says comfort food better than homemade macaroni and cheese. It is our favourite Meatless Monday meal! I had a surplus of fresh produce from the Farmers’ Market this week … 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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Hearty seafood and chickpea stew

Posted on December 11, 2017 by

A Mediterranean-inspired winter warmer! I adore this dish because it’s so easy to prepare and absolutely packed with flavour. The tomatoes and herbs are what predominate, rather than the mild-tasting haddock and shrimp. Leftovers reheat beautifully so you might even … Continue reading →

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Tempting, tasty tomatoes: a recipe roundup

Posted on September 9, 2017 by

A few ideas for a favourite fruit (or vegetable)! That whole ‘tomatoes are a fruit, not a vegetable’ thing has always been a bit of a brain-bender for me. I mean, I get the science behind it; botanically speaking a … Continue reading →

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