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Asparagus Prosciutto Wraps are a quick and easy appetizer that takes only 3 ingredients: asparagus, grated parmesan, and prosciutto or if you prefer you can use serrano ham. These Asparagus Prosciutto Wraps also make a nice light lunch when served on top of a bed …
Part grain bowl, part salad, totally delicious! Grilled Vegetable and Chickpea Grain Bowl is one of my go-to dishes during BBQ season. It’s super healthy, with lots of delectable grilled vegetables, combined with chickpeas and nutty, chewy farro, all on top of a bed of …
Terrines are lovely, elegant dishes that never fails to impress. I’ve paired beautiful fresh asparagus with salmon to create a perfect terrine for the spring and early summer. Asparagus and salmon are two of those ingredients that pair so well together. This terrine uses both …
Well, I can honestly say I was not expecting to be posting a slow-cooked winter type dish in the middle of April! Our gorgeous spring weather has turned into the typical rainy April. I can handle the April showers, but Mother Nature decided to hit …
Next up in my celebration of all things asparagus is a beautiful, creamy asparagus soup. With its fresh flavour and beautiful bright green colour, it is like a little bowl of springtime. The asparagus flavor is subtle, with a nice herbal flavour from the tarragon. …
I love a good chicken salad! This Curried Chicken Salad with Dried Apricot and Tart Apple is hands down my favorite. It has an abundance of flavour, and lots of different textures going on. The soft sweetness of the apricots is perfectly balanced by the …
It’s asparagus season! Well technically, it’s almost asparagus season as we are still a few weeks out before we will see local Ontario asparagus in the stores. Still, there’s some lovely non-local asparagus in stores now. Nothing says spring to me quite like a beautiful …
Now that Spring is here it’s time to start rotating in some lighter lunch options to replace all the hearty winter soups I’ve been enjoying. Sweet Potato Hummus is a delicious, healthy, vegan option that is a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy (or …
Calamari and Pearl Couscous in a Spicy Tomato Sauce is quick and easy comfort food at it’s best. Tender calamari, creamy, slightly chewy pearl couscous in a rich, flavourful tomato sauce. Think risotto without the time and effort! I’ve used calamari, but feel free to …
Lemon tarragon butter provides a punch of flavour to roasted salmon in this light and easy weeknight recipe. Making the compound or flavoured butter is super easy! Fresh tarragon, lemon juice, minced garlic, anchovy, and capers are mashed with some unsalted butter. The butter is …