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Mejadra – Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onion
Years ago, there was an amazing, tiny Middle Eastern takeout joint near where I worked that sold an array of delicious dishes, that they rotated on their chalkboard menu depending on day of the week. My absolute favorite was an aromatic rice and lentil dish, …
Seared Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums
In my continuing mission to take full advantage of all the great seasonal produce while it’s still here, this week I’m cooking with plums. This simple, yet elegant recipe for Seared Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums is so easy, I’m almost embarrassed to call it …
Fresh Corn Cakes
I can’t believe it is September already and fall is just around the corner. It’s almost time to say good-bye to a summertime favorite, corn straight off the cob, grilled to sweet, golden caramelized goodness and brushed with a little butter. Delicious! To make the …
Grilled Peach Flatbreads
Each summer it feels like I am in a mad race against time trying to take advantage of as much of the great local fruits and vegetables while they are at their peak, before they are gone again until next summer. Right now, I’m gorging …
Spicy Red Pepper Hummus
Hummus with a sweet and spicy twist! A bowl of creamy hummus is always a crowd pleaser, whether a classic hummus or a veggie packed variation like this Spicy Red Pepper Hummus. The hint of sweetness from the red bell peppers is balanced nicely by …
Salmorejo – Chilled Tomato Soup
Finally! the first Ontario tomatoes of the season are starting to appear at the markets! I do grow my own tomatoes, but so far I’ve only had a trickle of ripe ones and they didn’t last long! They quickly were used up in the first …
Orzo Pesto Salad
Every spring/summer I always plant lots of basil as we go through so much of it. This year my plants are doing so well that I (almost) have more basil then I know what to do with. all in all, not a bad problem to …
Summer Ratatouille with Tapenade
A taste of Provençe! Summer Ratatouille with Tapenade makes a perfect main course salad on a hot summer evening This simple salad is a lighter, summer version of a classic French Provençal vegetable stew, ratatouille. This salad is so easy to make, it almost doesn’t …
Bolo do Caco – Sweet Potato Bread from Madeira
Anyone who has been to Madeira will be familiar with Bolo do caco, a traditional flatbread found on both the Island of Madeira, and the Island of Ponto Santo. If you are in Madeira, you may be lucky enough to find a place that still …