Tag: potluck recipes

Sun-kissed Tomatoes with a Velvety Tuna Sauce

Sun-kissed Tomatoes with a Velvety Tuna Sauce

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 

Coconut Cashew Eggplant Koftas

Coconut Cashew Eggplant Koftas

Eggplant koftas are a delicious vegetarian dish that are perfect for those who want a healthy, flavorful meal. Koftas are a type of meatball that are popular in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine, but the eggplant version is a great vegetarian alternative. For a 

Mejadra – Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onion

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, 

Spicy Red Pepper Hummus

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 

Orzo Pesto Salad

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

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 

Mushroom Lentil Casserole Topped with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Mushroom Lentil Casserole Topped with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

This warm and comforting Mushroom and Lentil Casserole is full of rich deep flavour, and a delicious meatless option. This meatless spin on the pub favorite Shepherd’s pie features a base of garlic and rosemary infused lentils and meaty mushrooms in a simple pan gravy 

Vegetarian Moussaka

Vegetarian Moussaka

A tasty blend of lentils and eggplant covered with a light fluffy ricotta and bechamel topping combine for a delicious vegetarian version of moussaka that is every bit as good as the meat filled version. Dried lentils simmered in vegetable stock replace the more traditional 

Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole

Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole

Do you love cabbage rolls, but don’t want to be bothered with the fuss of blanching the cabbage and making the rolls? This Deconstructed Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe is for you. Instead of whole leaves of cabbage I use roughly shredded cabbage. The shredded cabbage 

Grilled Corn Salad with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese

Grilled Corn Salad with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese

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,