Like noodle soup, I view crepes as another deliciously versatile dish that can be enjoyed any time of day (or night). Crepes disappear faster that hotcakes in our house, so I always try to double or triple the crepe recipe. In one sitting a crepe fanatic like myself can devour anywhere from 6 to 12 crepes. This recipe makes about a dozen. If you ever … Continue reading Sunshine Crepes with Mango and Pineapple
It struck me recently that I could try adding chicken, shrimp, or even tofu to my favorite Korean-Chinese salad recipe. And so I tasted it with chicken. It reminded me of another favourite salad, Vietnamese goi. Asian sauces and dressings really are the best. I never tire of the perfectly balanced flavours they impart. Should you try this refreshing salad, I believe you will be … Continue reading Tangy Cucumber Salad with Chicken and Peanuts
Hearty and healthy thanks to green beans, this loaded focaccia bread was the perfect accompaniment to our lentil stew last night. It also pairs well with any salad imaginable. Our version featured onions, mushrooms, and green beans on one side, and just green beans and onions on the other. Because sometimes you can please everybody. Custom-made focaccia is edible proof. If you are the type … Continue reading Focaccia Bread Meets Green Bean Casserole: A Dairy-Free Recipe
Modern raw dessert recipes are packed with appealing flavours and nutritional benefits, but preparing most of them requires the use of a decent food processor. This recipe is an exception. Happily, a few extra minutes of patience with ye olde Oster blender were richly rewarded by this symphonic cherry chocolate pudding. Preparation would have gone even more smoothly had I waited another day for one … Continue reading Fresh Cherry Chocolate Pudding with Avocado
Those of us who crave Mexican food in this part of the world have to make it at home, since authentic Mexican restaurants don’t exist around here. Thankfully, homemade tortillas are quite delicious. But they take time to make by hand, and sometimes I would rather go the route of almost-instant gratification. All that is needed is to pop some popcorn and start shaking on … Continue reading Spiced Up Popcorn
A savoury dish that features cardamom? Count me in. My first bites of this pilaf with beef were at a friend’s house. When she told me that there were no other spices used besides cardamom, I could hardly believe it. So I remembered her description of how to make it. This recipe would be a delicious new way to stretch the locally raised beef and … Continue reading Cardamom-Scented Rice Pilaf with Chickpeas and Lamb
Swirls and Spice 