Tag Archives: warm

Wilted Summer Slaw

Posted on August 26, 2015 by

I don’t remember liking cabbage very much as a kid, but now it has become a vegetable I reach for often, due to its versatility, great flavour and awesome nutritional properties. I love both the crispy, crunchy texture of raw … Continue reading →

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Warm Caramel-Apple Cocktail

Posted on March 4, 2015 by

After a week in Cuba, I have warm breezes and cocktails on my mind, although I realize that my fantasies are highly unlikely to melt the huge snowdrifts around my home. I always bring a bottle of rum back from … Continue reading →

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Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad with Leek and Red Pepper

Posted on August 19, 2014 by

I have to confess that I have never been a big fan of Brussels sprouts so I was a little intimidated when I saw a box of them from the Avonmore Berry Farm stall at the Ottawa Farmers’ Market in … Continue reading →

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Warm Kale Salad with Figs

Posted on November 17, 2013 by

Who says salads have to be crisp and cold? Perfect for fall and winter, this warm salad has a subtle flavour, offering both sweet and sour along with barely wilted kale and sautéed vegetables. I like plating individual portions rather … Continue reading →

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Warm Potato Salad

Posted on November 8, 2013 by

So many hearty winter dishes go well with potatoes. Stews, braised meat, roast chicken….can’t you just smell all those delicious meals? I love my potatoes mashed, baked, roasted, fried, scalloped and more ways you can imagine, but I sometimes miss … Continue reading →

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