Eggplant Milanese: Crispy Cutlets Without the Veal
Golden, crunchy, and crisp. These eggplant cutlets take their cue from classic veal Milanese, but swap the meat for something lighter (and honestly, more fun to make).
Brussels Sprout Salad with Garlic & Goji Berry Dressing
I was first introduced to goji berries when we lived in Asia. The berries come from a shrub native to China and the Chinese have been eating them for generations (they believe it’ll help in living longer). I’ve never eaten fresh goji berries only the dried version. This orange-red berry is rich in antioxidants, helps…
Peanut Butter Cups
When I was little, I wasn’t a huge fan of candy. Mom always had her candy drawer fully stocked but I was never that enticed to ‘snatch’ something from it – unless it was red licorice. Every Christmas mom would have boxes of Ganong chocolates that would get distributed throughout the holiday season. I would…
Tuscan Braised Beef Short Ribs
It’s hard to believe we’ve been back in Canada now three weeks…a slightly hectic time to say the least. Settling into a routine has been hit and miss for me and is one of the reasons for not posting regularly. It can be a challenge balancing the time I used to spend on my own…
Happy Thanksgiving Canada!
Thanksgiving in Canada is always observed on the second Monday in October and is generally regarded as a North American tradition. The history of Thanksgiving in Canada goes back to an English explorer, Martin Frobisher, who had been trying to find a northern passage to the Orient. He did not succeed but he did establish…
Spanish Baked Chicken
We’ve been in our new home now for nine days and it feels as though we never left Nova Scotia! I love how easily we slipped back into our routine…and for me part of that means entertaining. I made this Spanish baked chicken while we were still in NY and knew this would be a…
Bye Bye New York!
Two years have flown by and we would have liked to have stayed a bit longer in New York but corporate mergers and acquisitions have said otherwise. My husband says he sat at the same desk for two years but the company name changed three times! Just when you ‘think’ you have enough time to…
Broccoli and Bacon Salad
Broccoli is a veggie I cannot get enough of and when I see a recipe that includes bacon, it has to be a winning combo. Broccoli is so nutrient-rich I can’t imagine not having it in my diet. This is a light dish as it doesn’t have a heavy sauce nor does it call for…
Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a thick Greek sauce where it is served with gyros, souvlaki or in a mezze. But you can use it with just about anything! Try it as an accompaniment to fish, grilled chicken, lamb, pita bread, falafel, grilled vegetables, as a dip – you get the idea. Tzatziki is easy to make and is…
Israeli Couscous with Roasted Tomato Dressing
Couscous is a versatile pasta made of tiny grains of dough that are steamed. Couscous originated in Morocco and northern Algeria, and is a staple throughout North Africa. It can be served as a breakfast cereal, dressed as a salad, and sweetened for a dessert. It’s most common use is as a side in a…
Smoothies
Smoothies have been around since the 1930’s which makes me a bit late on the bandwagon! After two weeks of smoothie concoctions and loving my new blender, I think I have come up with 6 favorites and a new way to eat or shall I say slurp breakfast. Breakfast has ALWAYS been the way to…
9/11 Memorial Tour
Re-posted from October 2012. My sister came to visit us last weekend and one of her requests was to visit Ground Zero. We have been here a year now and although have walked by, we never realized a tour was available to the public. Still under construction, the perimeter of Ground Zero is boarded off…
Tomato and Feta Fritters
Farmers’ markets, roadside vegetable stands and grocery stores all are overflowing with ripe, juicy tomatoes. When Summer ends and Fall begins, this is the time of year I most enjoy. I am in heaven with the abundance of fresh fruit and veggies. Consumers might frown or be a bit flippant with regards to the 100-mile…