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Ah, the lazy days of summer have arrived, and with them, the crown jewels of the season: ripe, juicy tomatoes. There’s something almost sacred about this time of year, when the earth gifts us with these vibrant orbs of flavor, each bite a reminder of …
At last, the first tomatillos of the season were ripe for the picking this week. This bounty, combined with the plump cherry tomatoes and aromatic cilantro also from my garden, and some freshly harvested corn from the local farmers market, inspired me to create a …
You’ll want to keep a jar of this delicious, versatile Moroccan/North African condiment in your fridge for a delicious way to boost the flavour of any number of dishes. Bright, fresh and a bit spicy, Chermoula is made with lots of fresh cilantro, mint, …
Adding to my winter soup collection, this week I have a healthy, vegan Celeriac, Leek and Apple Soup that is miles above any store-bought cream of celery soup you may have tried. This velvety blend of celeriac, leek and apple has a lovely delicate celery …
This plum compote is the kind of dish where smell-a- vision would come in handy as the fragrance is incredible! You just know something that smells this delicious must taste amazing too! The compote has warm, fragrant spiciness from cinnamon and cardamom. A little maple …
If you have been following my posts lately you probably can tell grilling is my go-to method of cooking in the summertime. It’s quick, easy and makes clean up a breeze! Plus, you are outside, so what could be better? To keep things interesting I …
Lemon Aioli is a wonderful creamy dip or sauce with a bright lemony tang and a savory mellow garlic flavor. It’s a perfect accompaniment to my Piquant Roasted Root Vegetables. To make my quick and easy Aioli I unashamedly use a good quality store-bought mayonnaise that …
Preserved lemons are like having a little jar of sunshine in your pantry! Preserved lemons are an essential item in my pantry. They are my go-to ingredient when I want to add a lemony brightness, salt, and depth of flavour to a dish. They can …
