Bright bites of sweet-and-salty goodness will beckon hungry party-goers to pick these up from your holiday platter–and then return for more. The green pesto spread features spinach, walnuts, and pecans, but skips the typical fresh basil or cilantro since they are not in season. Happily, I discovered that adding a few artichoke hearts to the mix rounds out the pesto’s taste perfectly. And the sparkling … Continue reading Pomegranate and Green Pesto Bites
Naan bread made with yeast is nice, but sometimes I want to make flatbread fast. So I found a promising recipe for naan bread leavened with baking powder, and gave it a dairy free makeover. This recipe works in a skillet or oven, but I found it puffed up better in the oven on the “broil” setting. If you’d rather use a skillet though, simply … Continue reading Dairy Free Naan Bread
The idea seemed too simple. And then I tasted one. After that I had no qualms about sharing the recipe for these delicious vegetable wraps. I started with leftover Golden Crisp Potatoes and Carrots. While I considered wrapping them in a homemade tortilla, I opted instead for a leaf of crisp Napa cabbage, which is almost as mild as lettuce in flavour. The only other … Continue reading Southwest Vegetable and White Bean Wraps
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
Going nowhere all summer long can have some perks. If you have a garden, you don’t miss out on all the bounty appearing each day. If you don’t have your own garden, you can forage for berries or pick them at a farm. And perhaps you might win the garden lottery, and be asked to tend a friend’s garden while they are away, which is … Continue reading Garden Pesto Pasta Salad with Olives
Swirls and Spice 