Healthy Cooking Seasoned with Laughter
Cue the fireworks, its pomegranate season. I have a great affection for those ruby red orbs, it started when I was a kid growing up in Vancouver. My Grandmother, who was born in South Africa, was raised on pomegranates. She and her sisters would eat them and then crush any seeds that were left and […]
Don’t Forget to Leave Room for Chocolate Cake Coffin Cake (Lactose-free) This is my go-to-it cake for birthdays and any special occasion when it has to be chocolate. If you are making this for the Halloween Coffin Cake not only do you have to double the recipes but you will need Two- 9×13 inch […]
Fondues were popular in the 1970’s and I’m happy to say, are making a comeback. The Wallier Stube is an intimate dining room at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and their specialty is the three course Fondue Dinner. On our road trip across Canada we were lucky enough to stay at the Chateau and indulge […]
This spring romantic dinner for two is easy to assemble and even more fun to eat. No cutlery required. Buy one cooked chicken – tear it up into pieces Grape tomatoes Your choice of nibbles – suggest olives, marinated artichoke hearts, marinated mushrooms, assorted cheeses Baguette and or crackers Cold Asparagus with Mairlyn’s World Famous […]
Jerk is more than just a highly spiced combination of antioxidant rich green onions, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and hot spices. It’s a process that doesn’t work if you’re in a hurry. The chicken, fish, or tofu needs time to marinate, the grill needs to be fired up, and that protein needs to cook slowly. […]
Given the immune enhancing powers of mushrooms, garlic, onions, and miso you might want to eat this soup several times a week. 8 cups (2 L) no salt added chicken broth 1-6 inch (15 cm) sliced lengthwise lemon grass ¼ tsp (1 mL) hot peppers, minced or dried red pepper flakes, more if desired 4 […]
This gluten free vegetarian entree is perfect to serve at Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other fall or winter get together. Makes 8 cups (2 L) One serving = 2 cups (500 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) red quinoa, rinsed and drained 2 cups (500 mL) vegetable broth 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil 1 leek, […]
Fall is in the air and the apples are ready for harvest. This recipe is a great dessert for entertaining both adults and kids alike. The recipe is from The Vegetarian’s Complete Quinoa Cookbook was short listed for a food writing award with Taste Canada. Autumn Apple Crêpes Recipe created by fellow professional home economist […]
This spring/summer salad is a favourite at our house. It features two powerful members of the cruciferous family – cabbage and broccoli. It makes a ton but it always gets eaten. If there are any leftovers it still tastes great the next day. 125 g (¼ lb or 4 oz) uncooked whole wheat pasta or […]
This is one of my favourite summer salads – the combination of protein from the quinoa and the amazing nutritional all star the blueberry make this dish a gift for your brain and your heart. Make the quinoa the night before and keep in the fridge for the next day. The night before: 1 cup […]