Much earlier in the summer I made this side dish and loved it. However, I had the advantage of a living a northerly clime where baking year-round is not out of the question. So it seemed more fitting to wait and post this recipe when more people are in back-to-school mode and pumpkin recipes are starting to appear. Not that this recipe has much to … Continue reading Golden Crisp Potatoes and Carrots with Southwest Seasoning
Sauce is what matters most when it comes to Asian cuisine. And sesame plus soy equals very good. Add some ginger and peanut sauce and we have a triumph. The credit for the delicious ginger peanut dressing goes to Ambitious Kitchen. To allow the sesame flavour to really stand out, I cut the peanut butter in half and sprinkled on some toasted sesame seeds. Then … Continue reading Sesame Quinoa Salad
Some people are ready to eat breakfast just a few minutes after waking up in the morning. That describes me. Inspired by a recipe for breakfast cookies at Sally’s Baking Addiction, these wholesome mango oatmeal cookies are a perfect make-ahead treat for breakfast. Especially for when you are craving something different. Have a cookie (or two). Whether you eat yours first thing in the morning … Continue reading Tropical Tango Breakfast Cookies
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
Swirls and Spice 