Tag Archives: vegan

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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Plant-powered pasta sauce

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

A delicious option for vegans and omnivores alike! In my quest to wean my menfolk off their long-standing habit of eating meat every day, I’ve learned a few tricks that are proving quite effective. First and foremost is that I … Continue reading →

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Warm beet and pear salad

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

An easy, elegant appetizer! I first tasted the combination of warm beet and pear in Tuscany decades ago and was instantly smitten. Nutritious, colourful and delicious, this salad remains a favourite to this day and makes a nice change from … Continue reading →

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Candy-coated fresh fruit lollipops

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

Move over, candy apples – there’s a new treat in town! As a kid, I just couldn’t seem to lock in the lesson that candy apples can be quite the disappointment. I loved the look of their glossy, sugary coating … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese-inspired mango salad

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

A versatile sweet and sour side dish! I don’t know about you, but I’m craving a little heat and a lot of sunshine on my plates these days. A meal at Vancouver’s exceedingly popular Ahn & Chi restaurant was the … Continue reading →

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Citrus salad with arugula and pomegranate

Posted on January 20, 2019 by

A blast of sunshine in the middle of winter! Oh, what a joy this salad is. Bursting with colour and flavour, you can’t help but smile just looking at this beautiful dish … and it’s not just pretty – its … Continue reading →

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