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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
Slow-roasted tomatoes are about the closest I’m ever going to get to sun-dried. The ones available here are mass produced and to be honest, aren’t that appealing. According to TLC, the practice of drying tomatoes for use throughout the winter began in Italy, where tomatoes were placed on the tile roofs of houses until the…
Read MoreRoasted Squash & Apple Soup with Goat’s Cheese & Bacon
Soup. It needs no explanation – everyone knows what it is and it’s been around for a millennia. There are so many variations. I love the combination of vegetables and fruit. There’s something so opposite about the two that you’d think there’s no way they belong together in the same pot…but trust me, the two…
Read MoreHomemade Potato Chips
It always excites me to find something new. The other day I stumbled across Irvin Lin’s food blog and was drawn to his post on how to make potato chips using the cold oil method. I re-read the sentence again…cold oil method? This method uses less oil, less chance of oil splattering when the potato…
Read MoreHoney-Crisp Oven-Fried Chicken
What is it with fast food that can send your stomach growling after a whiff of something deep-fried? When my sensory system is alerted to these aromas, it’s all I can do to stay away. According to The Urban Daily, Scottish immigrants to the United States are often credited with being the ones to introduce…
Read MoreCarrot Soup with Feta and Quinoa
When it’s cold outside there’s nothing more comforting and warming than homemade soup. Soup, by the way, doesn’t need to be arduous nor does it need to take a long time to make to taste good. Carrot soup with feta and quinoa should make you take notice as this isn’t something ordinary but downright scrumptious!…
Read MoreHalloumi with Oven Roasted Tomatoes and Couscous
If you haven’t heard or tried halloumi cheese, you’re in for a treat. Halloumi, the squeaky cheese, does not melt when heated. Instead it develops a delicious crust that surrounds a slightly springy, mild interior that squeaks between your teeth! Halloumi is the traditional white cheese of Cyprus and is made from ewes’ and goats’…
Read MoreAsian-style Rice Noodle Beef Salad
Our Asian experience seems like a lifetime ago but whenever we have a dish that reminds of food from that side of the globe, it almost feels like we’re back there. Almost. I’ve made this Asian-style rice noodle beef salad many times in Hong Kong and Bangkok but last night, as we sat around the…
Read MoreSausage Stuffed Mushroom Caps
There are oodles of recipes for stuffed mushrooms but most require too much cooking for my liking. I want a simple yet mouth-watering appetizer to whip up while I chat to my friends. Sausage and mushrooms are perfect companions and pair them with garlic and fennel…it becomes a snack your guests will find hard to…
Read MoreBarley Salad with Roasted Squash and Fennel
It can be a challenge keeping your kids healthy when they live at home but when they leave the nest for university or boarding schools this can be a bigger challenge. We’re happy to be back in Nova Scotia for many reasons and one of those is that Laura is able to hop on a…
Read MorePretzels Dipped in White Chocolate and Crushed Candy Cane
I’m in the holiday bake mode! This is ‘the most wonderful time of the year‘ for me. I am in my element as I bake, cook, and roast all leading up to the 25th. Forgive me if I sound mawkish but I love Christmas. I love how people seem a bit kinder, smile more and…
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