Pancakes are a thing a of beauty, so quick, so easy and so fun to make. Add a few twists like lemon, ricotta and a handful of raspberries and you have show-stopping, mouth-watering Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Raspberry Honey Drizzle…
Fresh corn is only here for a short time, so get it while it's hot then toss it on the grill for a late summer treat. If you've never dabbled in cobs over the coals before here's a few…
We only have three months of summer, and yet natures gives so generously in that short time. As fruit ripens across the country, it's time for a taste of summer, ripe and delicious, and oh so easy to make -…
A hint of heat and a dash of herb give these golden beauties a southern twang. A great foil to your favorite fried chicken, a little country sausage and pan gravy or a simple pat of butter and a drizzle of honey…
From our Tastes of Summer menu, the Grilled Vegetable Halloumi & Hummus Hoagie, great grilled flavour on a Meatless Monday. Sometimes it's the simplest of ingredients that make the best meals. What could be easier (and faster) than a few…
A Middle Eastern pesto, Muhummara combines roasted red peppers with toasted walnuts, a splash of lemon juice, garlic, onions and the sweetness of pomegranate molasses for a dip that is loaded with heart healthy fats, antioxidants and complex flavour. One…
Za'atar is to Middle Eastern cooking what Herbs du Provenance is to Southern French cooking. A spice blend so versatile and so pungent, it's used on meats, vegetables, in rice dishes and (my favourite) Za'atar bread. A savory addition to…
This week we had the same vegetarian meal, twice in a row - by request rather than coercion. We call that a hit and thus Coco's Curried Naan-za became a new menu item in our house. At home, I am 'Coco', loving partner to the chef in my…
Simple sides make weekday meals so much easier. This is one of our favourites just toss with olive oil, garlic and curry powder, and bang it in the oven and 20 minutes later; Curry Roasted Cauliflower. Cauliflower is one of those…
Lentils are a solid source of clean, plant based protein. This curry you can eat hot, as a stew or cold, blended as a zippy dip. This recipe is simple, fast, low fat and entirely plant based. We're big fans of the lentil in our…
The skies are blue and the snow is gone, it's time to start up the grill and get cookin'! Let's start the season off right with a household favorite, a Grilled Caesar Salad. A little twist on the original Caesar, we lighten it up…
The things I eat in the name of research - gluten-free breads, tofu, liver and now - cultured coconut milk. A dairy alternative with a similar texture to yogurt, cultured coconut milk was a pleasant surprise, and is now among my list of alternative vegan ingredients. Fruit, honey…