Root Vegetable Soup with Barley
A hearty root vegetable stew with rutabaga (swede), carrots, parsnip, celery root and potatoes. This rutabaga stew recipe is hearty, healthy and nutritious, making...
Greek Grünkern Salad with Chickpeas
This Greek-style Grünkern salad with chickpeas features bold Mediterranean flavors (lemon, herbs, sweet red peppers, cucumber and feta), tossed with warm, whole grains.
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Roasted Carrots with Chickpeas, Red Onion & Mint
It’s recipes like this Roasted Carrots with Chickpeas, Red Onion & Mint that convince me that carrots have a worthwhile place on my table....
Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Seasoned strips of grilled steak elevate a simple salad to entree salad status. Romaine leaves are tossed in a Dijon-balsamic dressing, along with grapes,...
Warm Mushroom Barley Salad with Herbs
This mushroom barley salad with herbs embraces flavors of a new season. A hearty mix of wild mushrooms are fried until golden and then...
Middle Eastern Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables
This farro salad is a delicious combination of nutty farro, cumin roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, crunchy almonds, salty feta and sweet-tart pomegranate. Tossed in...
Citrus Salad with Pistachios and Mint
This, my friends, is a beautiful tasting winter citrus salad. It’s full of the bright colors and the refreshing taste of liquid sunshine --...
Beef Stew with Hoisin Sauce, Red Wine and Tomatoes
This stew definitely has the umami things going on. I’m not usually one to cook a lot of hearty meat based meals, but with...
Eggplant Potato Curry
This is an easy eggplant potato curry recipe with Indian influences from a dish called Aloo Baingan. My version is made with whole spices...
Tomato-Melon Salad with Crispy Prosciutto & Mint
This tomato-melon salad with crispy prosciutto and mint screams warm weather! Yes, this is the time of year for something fresh, summery, light and...
Mushroom Bolognese
This mushroom bolognese is a delicious and lighter take on the Italian classic. Along with the traditional vegetables (onion, celery, carrots) a mix of...
Beetroot Curry with Coconut Milk & Spinach
This beetroot curry with coconut milk and spinach is a mild and aromatic curry dish. This recipe combines my love of curry and love...
Celery-Root Potato Latkes with Herbs
Whether its celery-root potatoes latkes, zucchini puffers, or potato pancakes, they are all one of those delicious dishes that just don’t get enough love....
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore, or Pollo alla Cacciatora, is a dish that embodies the essence of Italian home cooking. It is the kind of dish that feels...
Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
A vegetarian black bean chili is one of those tried and true comfort food meals. It’s a crowd-pleasing, feel-good and ultra-cozy one-pot dish. Roasted...
Sicilian Roasted Eggplant & Cherry Tomatoes with Basil
Italian “perlina” eggplants (aubergine) are very similar to the Chinese eggplant. They have a thinner skin and a sweeter, more delicate flavor. They also...
Spanish Stew with Chorizo and White Beans
This Spanish style chorizo and white bean stew makes for a warming and delicious one pot meal. It’s super easy to make and is...
Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Hoisin Sauce
Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Hoisin Sauce is a quick and flavourful dish made with tender beef strips, crisp-tender broccoli, sweet carrots, and a rich,...
Lentil Stew
Lentil stew is the ultimate comfort food—a rich, hearty, and nourishing dish that’s perfect for cozy weeknight dinners. Made with earthy beluga lentils, smoky...
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Cosy, comforting, and full of flavour, this Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni is the kind of baked pasta that everyone loves. Cannelloni tubes are filled with a...
