Bean salad, green salad, sourdough, and hard boiled egg makes for a perfect lunch In our house there are never leftovers, there is only good food that may require some creative repurposing. In the case of this bean salad, it started with some cooked rice, but not enough to be a side at [...]
This vegetable soup is delicious and versatile; welcoming pretty much whatever vegetables you have in your fridge. Ingredients 1/4 c. olive oil 1 large onion chopped 1 parsnip or carrot chopped 1 head of bok choy (or celery) 2 Russet potatoes chopped (or any hard vegetables, rutabaga or turnips, for example) 1/2 acorn squash peeled [...]
Vegetarians beware! This recipe is all about the beef; and it is delicious! The ingredient list is long, but you might have some of the spices in your pantry leftover from holiday baking. The secret ingredient is ground ancho chiles. Mercado Latino on Montreal Road in Vanier can hook you up. It lends a deep [...]
In between the heavy (but delicious) foods of the holidays, you might crave something crisp and fresh. Try this easy larb recipe. Larb, which is essentially an Asian salad with meat, is considered the national dish of Laos. Enjoy the wonderful mix of sweet, salty, spicy and meaty. Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. ground chicken 2/3 [...]
This is a perfect one pan dinner that is elegant and easy. Ingredients for Carrots 1 lb. of carrots 1 tbs. of water 1 tbsp. butter 2 garlic cloves sliced 1 tsp. honey ½ tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. cumin Ingredients for Pork 1 pork tenderloin 2 tsp. oregano 2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. chili [...]
Kale with pearl barley and caramelized onions It won't win any beauty contests, but I promise, this Yotam Ottolenghi inspired recipe offers a rich and beautiful bowl of healthy goodness that can serve as a side with grilled chicken or as a lunch bowl topped with yogurt or hard boiled egg. The trick [...]
It's the lemon zest and fennel seed that take this cold-weather pasta dish to the next level. Cooking everything on a sheet pan keeps it simple and cuts down on dishes. Ingredients Large shaped pasta (the better to catch pieces of sausage and vegetables. We used large shells) Two Italian sausages removed from their casings [...]
OK. So this dish doesn't win any beauty contests, but it's packed with flavour and goodness with the yogurt and lemon sauce playing a citrusy counterpoint to the mild bitterness of the kale. Ingredients 2 tbs. Olive oil 2-4 cloves of garlic finely chopped Large bunch of kale or other hearty greens Zest and [...]
This easy-to-make soup is elegant and delicious, not to mention super nutritious. Ingredients 1 pound of greens (a combination of kale and spinach) 1 large Vidalia onion 1/4 c. of unsalted butter 2 c. of vegetable broth or water 2. c. of cream 1. c of grated cheese (I used a mix of parmesan and [...]
It’s pink lemonade of the most delicious kind. Of course, with an organic melon you have seeds to remove, but that’s a small price to pay for a delicious and refreshing drink. Ingredients A small watermelon, cut into chunks (seeds removed) Juice of 4 lemons (seeds removed) 2 c. of water ¼ c. of [...]
