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Sweet, bright spring green peas in the pod, plump, juicy strawberries, and beautiful tart rhubarb are the star ingredients in this trio of toppings for crostini. A great way to showcase the flavours of Spring! So simple to make, with lovely fresh ingredients like these …
It’s only the beginning of June and here in Toronto we are already in the midst of a heat warning ! With this crazy hot, humid weather I needed something for dinner that was light, and quick and easy to make, that didn’t require standing …
Growing up, my mom had a huge patch of rhubarb in the garden. There was nothing us kids enjoyed more than a stalk of rhubarb fresh out of the garden, dipped in a little sugar. My Mom used rhubarb in a wide variety of desserts, …
This Soba Noodle Salad with Orange and Ginger dressing is light and healthy, perfect for lunch as is, or serve alongside grilled chicken or shrimp for a quick and easy dinner on a hot day. Fresh orange juice and ginger combine to make a citrusy, …
If you like crabmeat dipped in garlicky melted butter, then you will really enjoy this quick and easy pasta dish. This Asparagus and Crab Pasta dish is quite decadent, with lots of fresh crabmeat and tender asparagus lightly coated in a buttery white wine reduction. …
Just your typical May weather in Toronto, one day it’s 16°C and the next it’s 30° C! Much too hot to even think about cooking anything in the oven. I had some leftover pizza dough in the freezer so I decided to use that to …
There is something so satisfying about kneading and shaping dough whether for bread or a simple, basic pizza dough. This recipe for Homemade Pizza Dough is quick, easy and foolproof! It takes about 10 minutes to prepare, then it simply rests in a warm spot …
You can’t go wrong with a classic Caesar salad, but every now and then you just need to change things up a bit! This easy and delicious Grilled Chicken and Romaine Caesar Salad is a great way to take a classic Caesar salad, and turn …
This Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad is based on a Delia Smith recipe that has been in my summer salad rotation for many years now. It’s a little bit Mediterranean, North African and a little bit Middle Eastern. Grilled vegetables, couscous, and an abundance of fresh …
Pasta with Tuna, Tomatoes, and Black Olives is a perfect pasta dish for those nights when you need a quick and easy dinner that still has tons of flavour! The sauce comes together in the time it takes to cook the pasta. To get a …