Another dish from Kylie Kwong’s, Recipes and Stories cookbook. In the Chinese culture a banquet can be a social or commercial event to celebrate anything from a graduation to a successful business deal. Dishes are chosen carefully as different foods symbolize recognizable meanings to the guests. A Chinese meal will consist of a number of…

Chinese food is a very welcomed addition to the many cuisines eaten in our kitchen. One of my favorite Chinese chefs is Kylie Kwong whom I had the good fortune to meet in May ’08 in her Sydney restaurant. Her style of cooking is always fresh, her recipes are easy to follow and her diversity…

Zucchini, also know as courgette, is a small summer squash and the flowers that grow from the zucchini are also edible. Like zucchini, these flowers can be stuffed, deep fried, sautéed or baked. Zucchini is an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C and a very good source of magnesium, vitamin A, fiber, potassium, folate,…

This is a traditional recipe from Venice. Venice cuisine isn’t solely associated with fish dishes. The Veneto hills are perfect for growing vineyards, orchards and vegetables which are all important ingredients in simple country recipes. Serves 4recipe from Vecio Fritolin restaurantpublished in TasteItalia magazine 4 zucchini, washed and trimmed280g arborio rice30g unsalted butter40g Pecorino, grated2…

Spanakopita gone very green! I love all the herbs and greens used in this dish. Spinach is high in vitamin K (bone health), vitamin A, managnese, folate, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2 and the list goes on. Chicory is also the common name in the US and in France for curly endive. Radicchio or Belgian…

Cheesecake is a dessert that I make perhaps once or twice a year (if that). As much as I love the taste of a good cheesecake, I find this dessert very heavy especially after a big meal. These cupcake style cheesecakes make all the difference in the world. Cheesecake dates back to the first Olympic…

Up until 7 years ago, blue cheese never used to be on my list of favorites. I was on a cruise in Alaska with my husband. After dinner blue cheese was served and I was converted. My parents loved blue cheese and the more veins the cheese had (hence more smell), the more they enjoyed…

I’ll be the first to admit that creamed corn isn’t a staple you’ll find in my pantry. I much prefer corn on the cob but I do like corn fritters. Corn is a good source of vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin C, folate and a good source for dietary fiber. Corn is thought to have originated…

What to do with leftover chicken or turkey? Canadian Thanksgiving is next Monday, 13th October and people will be looking for innovative ways to make the leftover meat appealing for everyone. Tetrazzini is an American dish that was made by a chef in the Palace Hotel, San Francisco. It was made for a long time…

I love the silky smooth texture of orzo (barley in Italian). Orzo looks like rice but is actually pasta. The artichokes and feta really help to pull all the ingredients together and not one seems to stand out more than the other. There are many recipes out there using orzo. This recipe is one I…

Rocket (Arugula) is a favorite salad green of mine and its aromatic spiciness goes well with this recipe. Rocket is very low in calories and is high in vitamins A and C. A 1/2 cup serving is two calories. Cashew nuts have a lower fat content than most other nuts, approximately 75% of their fat…

Who says trying to get 4 or 5 servings of vegetables in one meal is difficult? This all-in-one dish is full of flavor and vitamins. Pumpkin is a good source of iron and zinc. Pumpkin meat is very high in carotenoids that’s why it’s orange in color. Carotenoids are really good at neutralizing free radicals…