Ever since I spotted a colourful rainbow pizza by the Novice Gardener, I wanted to take that brilliant idea in a Tex-Mex direction. At first I thought I would make chalupas, but then I found out that chalupas are shaped differently than I thought. Tostadas are flat, whereas chalupas are traditionally shaped into bowl-like “boats” to hold the fillings. So to create rainbows it seems that, geometrically … Continue reading Rainbow Tostadas
The bacon wins. Even non-fans of sweet potatoes will be bowled over by the savoury bacon flavour that permeates this simple dish. It’s an easy main dish, a very hearty side dish, or a weekend breakfast option that is destined to triumph over any skeptics you might have in the house. All you need are four simple ingredients. I happened to have bacon, sweet potatoes, … Continue reading Sweet Potato Skillet with Bacon and Greens
Did you know that tomorrow is Lunar New Year’s Eve? Before I went to China and Vietnam, I was mostly unaware of this major holiday. Yet after spending seven years there, I now find myself wistful at this time of year, as I think of the friends, food, and festivities I left behind. Thankfully, through Facebook, I am still in touch with some of the … Continue reading Tastes of Asia: 14 Lunar New Year Recipes {Gluten Free}
I adore fresh bread. A restaurant can draw me in just by serving fabulous bread before my main meal arrives. Having warm and flavourful bread to start a meal or round out a buffet table is a treat at home too. For as much as my family enjoys fresh bread sticks made from scratch, I don’t always get around to making a batch because of … Continue reading Lentil Pesto Pizza Waffles
I fell in love with lentils long before I moved north to prairie lands covered with lentil fields. My first memory of eating them was in my aunt’s red lentil soup. I love a good lentil soup (and still make her recipe), but in the years to follow, I began to discover the versatility of these remarkable legumes and started to enjoy them beyond the soup bowl. Lentil … Continue reading 7 Recipes for Lentil Lovers
For the month of January, I’ve been sharing a new salad recipe every weekend. Honestly, I could not pick a favourite! Each one is different, yet simple enough to pull together quickly from pantry ingredients (plus a bit of fresh produce). Here are the other three, which are well worth trying if you haven’t yet: Pesto-Dressed Three Bean Salad Sesame Black Bean Salad Glass Noodle … Continue reading Tuna and White Bean Salad with Tahini and Avocado
Swirls and Spice 