Wild Rice Salad with Mushrooms and Herbs
Rice Salad with Mushrooms and Herbs. Sounds pretty straight forward, right? Well this rice salad is a little different. It has what I can only say “an Asian touch”. There’s cilantro and mint, plus fresh chilis, and the dressing is made – not just with olive oil – but also lemon, roasted sesame oil and soy sauce. Might sound a little crazy but it tastes pretty darn good. And...
Zucchini Pancakes
f you are looking for a great recipe to use up your summer zucchini, give these zucchini pancakes a try. There are similar to potato pancakes, but with less carbs (and they are gluten-free). They are packed with flavour, thanks to chickpea flour, leeks, fresh dill and Greek feta cheese. And not only do they make a perfect side dish, but they also double up as a perfect main...
Beetroot Salad with Fresh Herbs
This simple beetroot salad with fresh herbs makes a great side dish for a BBQ, potluck or picnic…or simply as a fall side dish. This has been my go-to salads lately since I have been getting loads of beets (with fresh beet greens!) from my organic farm delivery. And this time of year, I also love to take advantage of all the fresh herbs that are available. And fresh...
Roasted Eggplant Tomato Pasta
Simple roasted eggplant tomato pasta is a delicious fast and easy recipe making it perfect for the summer months. It’s made with roasted eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, capers, anchovies, oregano, fresh Italian parsley and garlic then tossed together with pasta. Simple and delicious. So perfect, it will make you think you are in Italy.
The star of this summery pasta is the roasted eggplant, which caramelizes and softens in the oven....
Blueberry Scones
These are the best blueberry scones I’ve ever made! They are bursting with juicy blueberries and they are buttery and moist with a perfectly crisp exterior. And… they are healthier than most! This “best ever” scone recipe is made with spelt flour and fine cuts oats, and just a little unrefined Muscovado cane sugar (only 35g!) as blueberries are the star of this recipe and are sweet enough. Best...
Mediterranean Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers
This Mediterranean Bean Salad with chickpeas and white beans is packed with fresh tasting flavours – thanks to market fresh vegetables and herbs, plus a few Mediterranean pantry staples like roasted peppers, olives and capers. All tossed together in a zingy za'atar dressing. It’s the perfect side salad that will get you through the picnic and barbecue season! It also makes a quick and healthy lunch too!
It’s summer, so...