I think one of the best foods to serve your little goblins before they go out Tricking and Treating are eggs; nutrient dense, protein rich, easy to cook, and easy to eat. Here are two recipes for dinner ideas: A Farmhouse Breakfast which is a frittata or try your hand at Devilled Eggs. As a …
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Imagine a heart healthy immune enhancing hors d’oeuvre. Stop imaging and make these marinated mushrooms. Serve them with a glass of red wine and feel extremely virtuous. 2 cloves garlic, minced and set aside ¼ cup (60 mL) apple cider vinegar ¼ cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar ¼ cup (60 mL) canola oil 1 tbsp …
Roasted Butternut with Turmeric and Cracked Black Pepper This is my go-to squash dish. The combination of the turmeric and the cracked black pepper make it spicy with a fabulous golden orange colour. Good for your brain, your immune system, your heart, and your taste buds. Top part of a butternut squash 2 tsp (10 …
Your house will smell amazing after baking these in your oven! The first time I made these, our friends and fellow actors Jill and Larry were coming over to watch the Golden Globe Awards with us. The whole house was permeated with apple cinnamon smells while the apple chips cooked in the oven. While they …
I love the different varieties of eggplant available at my local farmer’s market. No need to salt – they’re all young and tender! 1.5 lb (750 g) assorted varieties of eggplant 2 -4 large cloves garlic 12 sun dried black olives, pits removed 4 large sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil 4 capers …
There is a time around the middle of August when the fresh local blueberries and the summer tomatoes both hit their peak. This is the only time to make this salad. This salad only serves one but feel free to double, triple, quadruple… I plate the salad which is chef-speak for: I prepare each …
Let’s face it, tomatoes really only taste like tomatoes when they’re in season. If you live in Edmonton a tomato that rode up on the bus from California in the middle of December isn’t really going to taste like a summer tomato. It may look like a tomato but that’s where it’s going to end, …
I carved a watermelon hedgehog on Cityline. It was hilarious! You’ll have to take my word for it because sadly the video from Cityline is no longer available, but here’s a video on how to make your own hedgehog watermelon. …
This light salad combines the fresh flavours of local asparagus and fresh herbs. Makes – 6 cups (1.5 L) Serves = 1 cup (250 mL) Salad: ½ cup (125 mL) whole grain quinoa, well rinsed and drained 1 cup (250 mL) water 1 lb (500 g) fresh local asparagus, rinsed, trimmed 2 cups (500 mL) …
Bean salads are one of the easiest dinners to make on a hot summer day. Open a can of beans, drain, rinse, put into a bowl, add some other stuff and toss. Serve this one with some heart healthy avocado on the side and a handful of unsalted corn chips and dinner is ready. Dressing …