Wild Rice Asparagus Salad is a delicious Spring salad with the crunch of fresh asparagus and healthy benefits of wild rice. Dress it with Zesty Preserved Lemon Tahini Dressing. Sometimes I Crave…Vegetables! Sometimes I just crave vegetables. We all do because life is really all about balance. After trying 15…
A bright and zesty tahini salad dressing featuring preserved lemons. Drizzle it over a simple green chopped salad or grain based salad. The Result of a Flavour Experiment I’m always experimenting with different ingredients, cuisines, and flavours. Sometimes the results are not so great, most of the time it’s edible,…
This Herb Walnut Tomato Cucumber Salad is a wonderfully fresh take on a classic tomato cucumber salad. Fresh herbs really makes this Georgian style salad sing, while roasted walnuts add a touch of sweetness. Serve this crave worthy salad alongside Lemon Herb Dry Brine Chicken and enjoy a simple dessert…
Grilled Vietnamese Beef Vermicelli Bowl, or Bún Bò Xào, is everyone’s favourite Vietnamese noodle salad…at home! Perfectly marinated, then grilled Vietnamese beef is a delicious topping to fresh vegetables and vermicelli noodles. Grilled Vietnamese Beef Vermicelli Bowl While it may seem like there are a lot of ingredients in this…
I can’t even begin to tell you how much fun I am having with Around the World in Twelve Plates. It’s like travelling the world without even leaving your home and since we don’t have any plans to leave Calgary any time soon I’m just going to think of this…
Let’s Do Away with Boring Greasy Green Salads! I couldn’t believe how long it took me to choke down my last salad. As I chewed those greasy greens…my mouth was basically masticating of it’s own volition with the rest of my body slumped in joyless determination; I felt my mind…
A New Cook Book For Review It’s a happy day, indeed, when a new cookbook finds it’s way onto my bookshelf. Like many self proclaimed ‘foodies’ I like to explore the nuances of many cuisines, preferably first hand in their country of origin. When travelling is not an option, print is…
A Bright Modern Take on Classic Potato Salad There are two ways to say ‘potato’ but oh-so-many ways of making potato salad. There’s what I call ‘classic’ potato salad; the kind that shows up at family picnics and potlucks, laden with mayonnaise and not much else. It walks the edge…
Grilled Peach Fruit Salad with Burrata and Lime Basil Vinaigrette is a delicious combo of grilled peach, cherries, and fresh blueberries with fresh burrata. Top it with Lime Basil Vinaigrette for the perfect Summer salad. Grilled Peach Fruit Salad You haven’t had the ultimate feast of summer peaches until you’ve…
You may have heard by now that 2016 has been designated as the International Year of Pulses (IYP2016) by the United Nations. Their intent is to help position pulses as a primary source of protein and other essential nutrients throughout the entire world. It’s really a big deal for Canada because…