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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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …