Tag Archives: vegetarian

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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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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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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Cauliflower ‘n cheese bake

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

Just like mac ‘n cheese….only better! I would happily chug cheese sauce straight from a saucepan today, but that wasn’t always the case. My mom didn’t make it when I was a kid and the few times I tasted it … Continue reading →

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Crispy sweet potato nests with eggs

Posted on March 3, 2019 by

An easy yet impressive meal for any time of day! I wish I was the kind of person who enjoyed going out for brunch. I love the idea of having someone else prepare something tasty and interesting for my first … 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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