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I can’t believe it ‘s zucchini season already! For my 1st zucchini of the season I wanted to make a dish that really allows the freshness of the zucchini to shine through. A refreshing no-cook Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Mint, Walnuts and Feta is the …
Portuguese Chickpea and Tuna Salad is based on a delicious dish that I first tried at a little pesticos bar in Lisbon. It’s a simple dish, but oh so tasty! You will find variations of this popular tasty salad on the menu at most …
Nothing says summer like a really good pasta salad. Quick and simple to make, all you need is pasta, an abundance of fresh vegetables, and a really good flavourful vinaigrette. Pasta salad is perfect for a light summer lunch, or for dinner as a side …
Sweet, bright spring green peas in the pod, plump, juicy strawberries, and beautiful tart rhubarb are the star ingredients in this trio of toppings for crostini. A great way to showcase the flavours of Spring! So simple to make, with lovely fresh ingredients like these …
It’s only the beginning of June and here in Toronto we are already in the midst of a heat warning ! With this crazy hot, humid weather I needed something for dinner that was light, and quick and easy to make, that didn’t require standing …
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, …
If you like crabmeat dipped in garlicky melted butter, then you will really enjoy this quick and easy pasta dish. This Asparagus and Crab Pasta dish is quite decadent, with lots of fresh crabmeat and tender asparagus lightly coated in a buttery white wine reduction. …
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 …
There is something so satisfying about kneading and shaping dough whether for bread or a simple, basic pizza dough. This recipe for Homemade Pizza Dough is quick, easy and foolproof! It takes about 10 minutes to prepare, then it simply rests in a warm spot …