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The hot and humid weather we are having this week (again!) calls for something light and refreshing, not to mention quick and easy! Chilled Peach and Apricot Soup is the perfect solution to “what’s for lunch?’ when it’s almost too hot and humid to eat, …
These Grilled Eggplant Napoleons are a quick and simple dish to make when eggplants and tomatoes are at their peak of freshness. They make a welcome addition at any potluck or barbeque! Juicy fresh slices of tomato are sandwiched between slices of grilled eggplant. The …
I bought way too much fruit at my local Farmers Market this week. The peaches, plums, and apricots looked so fresh and beautiful that I had to have some of each! And of course I couldn’t forget abut my favorite, wild blueberries! Needless to say …
Once you try these Roasted Red Peppers Stuffed with Tomatoes, Olives and Basil I guarantee they will become one of your go-to dishes. While the peppers cook, the juice from the tomatoes is released and mingles with the olive oil, becoming infused with the flavours …
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 …
Turkey Tonnato is an easy make-ahead dish based on a classic Italian summer dish Vitello tonnato—chilled, sliced veal in a creamy tuna-caper sauce. Instead of the traditional veal roast, I’ve substituted a boneless, skinless turkey breast that I gently poached on the stovetop. You could …
We had our 1st sweetcorn of the season that we bought at a little roadside farm stand in Prince Edward County. Fresh picked that morning, it was beyond delicious! I love fresh ears of corn cooked on the grill, with nice little bits of charred, …
I’ve been having some fun experimenting with different flatbread recipes this month. I particularly like this recipe for flatbread made with yoghurt. It has a really nice texture, and interesting flavour from the yoghurt. This flatbread starts with a simple four-ingredient dough: all-purpose flour, baking …
Grilled Zucchini Dip is a flavourful and easy dip, somewhat similar to baba ghanoush. Grilling the zucchini first, adds a nice hint of smokiness to the dip. The smokiness pairs beautifully with the warmth of cumin and nutty, earthiness of tahini. Yoghurt and lemon juice …
Tucked into my farm share this week were two beautiful little fennel bulbs with all their fronds still attached. I knew just the dish to make! Grilled Tuna with Fennel and White Bean salad is and easy summer dish that I’ve adapted from a recipe …