Tag Archives: vegetables

Crispy baked egg rolls

Posted on April 17, 2019 by

All the flavour with none of the fuss or mess! I remember being quite impressed when my mother decided that she and I were going to start making egg rolls at home when I was quite young. I suspect the … Continue reading →

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30 minute turkey stew with puff pastry crackers

Posted on February 20, 2019 by

Tastier and easier than turkey pot pie! I’ve loved turkey and chicken pot pie since I was a little kid. I remember being so impressed that leftover cooked poultry could be transformed into something so delicious and, of course, the … 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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30 minute sweet and sour meatballs

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

All the taste but healthier and easier to make! I have always adored anything sweet and sour and fondly recall the tasty but not-so-healthy meatballs my mom used to make with brown sugar, corn syrup AND sweetened pineapple juice in … Continue reading →

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French grated carrot salad (salade de carottes rapées)

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

A fast, fresh and flavourful raw vegetable dish! Sometimes simple is best and that’s certainly the case with this delightful salad. I’ve modelled it on a dish that is truly ubiquitous in France, where you’ll find it at many cafés, … Continue reading →

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Niçoise Salad with smoked salmon

Posted on August 2, 2018 by

A tasty makeover for a classic French dish! During the hottest part of the summer, we eat composed salads quite often for dinner. With the right ingredients, they can take little time to prepare and be both nutritious and satisfying. … Continue reading →

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Grilled corn salad with seared scallops

Posted on July 21, 2018 by

A burst of summery colours and flavours! I know most people measure seasons by the weather but my seasons are all about food. I love to cook with whatever is fresh and local and while I’m a little sad when … Continue reading →

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