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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....

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...

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...

This pesto pasta salad recipe is full of fresh summer flavours! First there’s homemade pesto (so easy to make!). Then there are super sweet and juicy summer tomatoes. I like a mix of heirloom cherry tomatoes. Plus peas. Yes, peas, they are great in pasta salads. And if you can get them fresh, definitely do so! And what’s a pasta salad without a few more Mediterranean flavours like olives,...

This flavour-packed chimichurri potato salad is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a healthy and delicious side dish that is easy to prepare. It’s packed fresh herbs and garlic, plus green beans! My favourite combo with potatoes. It’s the perfect healthy and easy to prepare side dish that’s ideal for anyone looking for a bold and flavourful potato salad -- one WITHOUT mayonnaise. What’s is chimichurri sauce? Chimichurri originated in...

This fresh fava bean dip is made with just 8 ingredients. Simple! I guess you could say it's a delicious alternative to the chickpea hummus. This fava bean recipe makes a great appetizer with toasted pita bread, or as a spread for wraps and sandwiches! Fresh fava beans are a treat not to be missed! Have you ever cooked with fresh fava beans (or broad beans) before? They are pesky little...