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Deconstructed Sushi
We were in Maui last month, and boy did I eat a lot of fish! I think I had mahi mahi 6 out of 8 days. (Ono and Opah were also constants on my menu.) But interestingly (or maybe not so for people who...
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Sunday’s Minestrone
There are probably as many recipes for minestrone as there are cooks out there! Possibly because it’s so easy to individualize— just use up whatever veggies you have on hand. Other reasons to love...
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Stir-fry snap peas: 3 ways
Sweet, Shelling, Snap… Peas are in season! The smell of them make me nostalgic for my Grandmother’s garden. When I was young, I had all the time in the world to shell pod after pod to get my fill,...
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Chia Strawberry Jam
An abundance of strawberries is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. This past week, I ended up with four pints… while I tried to keep up eating them fresh (is there any better way?) I had still had...
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Less processed baking and a recipe for banana bread
The gluten-free product market has exploded in the last few years with more and more people (celiac or not) adopting this diet. While gluten intolerance and celiac disease is a serious issue for an...
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all things green
Happy St.Patrick’s Day! It’s fitting that this day falls in mid-march- it’s precisely when I’m craving all things green! I’m dreaming of Spring, especially trees with leaves, and bringing back green...
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Dessert: Saskatoon and Raspberry Crisp
Two years ago Valerie from A Canadian Foodie made a gorgeous Saskatoon and raspberry galette; since I am not confident in my skills at making such a beautiful dessert, I adapted it into a crisp (which...
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Dessert: Banana Soft Serve
I’m not talking about banana-flavored soft serve; I’m talking about soft serve made from bananas! I can’t remember where the idea originally came from, but someone, somewhere decided to freeze bananas...
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Lentil Barley Salad
Ingredients 1/3 cup pearl or pot barley 1/3 cup dry green lentils 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half 1 cup chopped cucumber Vinaigrette 1/4 cup olive oil 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2...
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Gluten free, Dairy free Pumpkin Pie Custard
A couple years ago I shared the recipe for my Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie on City and Dale, and a little story about her and our family gatherings (boy do I miss both.) Pumpkin remains my favourite pie but...
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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
This is not really a recipe, rather a template for endless combinations. Listed below is how I prefer this bowl for Fall/Winter. (makes 2) Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa dry splash of almond or coconut...
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