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This recipe is incredibly flexible, and can be adjusted for any other type of chilli pepper β€” or sweet pepper for that matter. The key...

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This recipe is incredibly flexible, and can be adjusted for any other type of chilli pepper β€” or sweet pepper for that matter. The key phrase is "quick pickle." Use this basic brine for...

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Laab Gai is a traditional Thai minced chicken salad with fresh herbs. Thai cooks depend on the tropical herb phak phai (aka Vietnamese coriander or...

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Laab Gai is a traditional Thai minced chicken salad with fresh herbs. Thai cooks depend on the tropical herb phak phai (aka Vietnamese coriander or Persicaria odorata), but this recipe relies on a combination...

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Ah, the zucchini – the crop that keeps on giving and giving! By the fifth week of harvesting bundles of the tender fruits, you’ve had...

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Ah, the zucchini – the crop that keeps on giving and giving! By the fifth week of harvesting bundles of the tender fruits, you’ve had it in pasta. You’ve had them grilled. You’ve made...

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Zucchinis are very easy to grow, and when the plants are producing, you don’t get one or two fruits, but rather bushels of them. What...

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Zucchinis are very easy to grow, and when the plants are producing, you don’t get one or two fruits, but rather bushels of them. What do you do with all these zucchinis? Β Here is...

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Fermented Garlic Scape Relish usually takes around three days. During this time, the flavours mingle and the vegetables inside will soften. This is the time...

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Fermented Garlic Scape Relish usually takes around three days. During this time, the flavours mingle and the vegetables inside will soften. This is the time when the probiotic bacteria will multiply, creating a relish...

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Every June it appears the gardening world is flooded with garlic scapes. These are the curious flower stems that are removed from the plants before...

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Every June it appears the gardening world is flooded with garlic scapes. These are the curious flower stems that are removed from the plants before they can form flowers. It is widely held that...

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These tasty savoury nibbles are inspired by the great chef Chetna Makan, and make a fabulous tea time snack. They accompany a curry dinner well....

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These tasty savoury nibbles are inspired by the great chef Chetna Makan, and make a fabulous tea time snack. They accompany a curry dinner well. For sweeter bites, simply swap out the cilantro chutney...

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This vegetable has a strong flavour that pairs well with other sauces. It is first blanched in boiling water, and then chilled in ice water...

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This vegetable has a strong flavour that pairs well with other sauces. It is first blanched in boiling water, and then chilled in ice water to halt the cooking process. At that point, if...

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Colourful, tasty, and full of different textures, it’s also fantastically healthy. ThisΒ Swiss chardΒ and Kohlrabi Salad Recipe makes an impressive party side, or even a main...

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Colourful, tasty, and full of different textures, it’s also fantastically healthy. ThisΒ Swiss chardΒ and Kohlrabi Salad Recipe makes an impressive party side, or even a main course for up to four people.

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I like fresh tomatoes so much that I usually grow a few more plants than I need in my home garden. In August, when a...

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I like fresh tomatoes so much that I usually grow a few more plants than I need in my home garden. In August, when a glut of ripe tomatoes need picking and quick use,...

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One of the best tips for summer transplants is to have pumpkin (also cucumber, zucchini, and melon) transplants ready to plant as soon as garlic...

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One of the best tips for summer transplants is to have pumpkin (also cucumber, zucchini, and melon) transplants ready to plant as soon as garlic is harvested from a fall previous planting. In my...

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The rich anise flavour of finely sliced fennel bulb pairs perfectly with the bright, sweet taste of oranges. This is further enhanced by the crisp...

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The rich anise flavour of finely sliced fennel bulb pairs perfectly with the bright, sweet taste of oranges. This is further enhanced by the crisp texture and contrast of fresh red onion, and seasoned...

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Making a big batch of vegetable stock is a great way to clear out the vegetable crisper in times of garden plenty. But this particular...

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Making a big batch of vegetable stock is a great way to clear out the vegetable crisper in times of garden plenty. But this particular recipe is also worth going out and buying fresh...

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This traditional Spanish recipe is made from inexpensive, readily available ingredients. For authenticity, try to find Spanish sweet paprika as well as Spanish smoked paprika....

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This traditional Spanish recipe is made from inexpensive, readily available ingredients. For authenticity, try to find Spanish sweet paprika as well as Spanish smoked paprika. In thisΒ Sopa de Ajo – Garlic Soup recipe, other...

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Caldo Verde is one of those traditional rustic soups that combines inexpensive, accessible ingredients to produce a truly hearty meal. It's one of our favourite...

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Caldo Verde is one of those traditional rustic soups that combines inexpensive, accessible ingredients to produce a truly hearty meal. It's one of our favourite uses for kale, collard greens, and even Swiss chard...

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How to roast pumpkin seeds.Β For something of a shortcut, these recipes can also be produced using plain raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) from the supermarket. The...

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How to roast pumpkin seeds.Β For something of a shortcut, these recipes can also be produced using plain raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) from the supermarket. The principle is the same for each, mixing a bit...

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This traditional Indian recipe (AKAΒ gajar ka halwa)Β transforms carrots into a sweet, soft, surprisingly light pudding that can be served warm or chilled. The sweet taste...

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This traditional Indian recipe (AKAΒ gajar ka halwa)Β transforms carrots into a sweet, soft, surprisingly light pudding that can be served warm or chilled. The sweet taste of carrots is perfectly complemented with cardamom and chopped...

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Toasted spices add interesting texture to this classic Tunisian carrot salad recipe from Executive Chef Adam Hynam-Smith, co-owner of El gastronomo Vegabundo, Ontario’s first gourmet...

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Toasted spices add interesting texture to this classic Tunisian carrot salad recipe from Executive Chef Adam Hynam-Smith, co-owner of El gastronomo Vegabundo, Ontario’s first gourmet food truck. This salad can be served on its...

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From The Book of Kale & Friends by Sharon Hanna and Carol Pope. This fantastic book includes over 130 recipes and covers 14 easy-to-grow super-foods...

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From The Book of Kale & Friends by Sharon Hanna and Carol Pope. This fantastic book includes over 130 recipes and covers 14 easy-to-grow super-foods that can be grown in the garden or in...

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All kinds of pumpkins can be used to cook with to make this, our best pumpkin pie recipe. The best ones have the least interior...

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All kinds of pumpkins can be used to cook with to make this, our best pumpkin pie recipe. The best ones have the least interior fibre. We bakedΒ pumpkin pies after our 2018 squash trial...

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Too spicy to be a marmalade, and too sweet to be a chutney recipe, this mash up is a sweet and savoury relish or pickle...

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Too spicy to be a marmalade, and too sweet to be a chutney recipe, this mash up is a sweet and savoury relish or pickle that celebrates the flavour of bulb fennel. It is...

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One of the most ubiquitous salsas of Yucatan state in Mexico, this fiery hot, slightly sour sauce is painfully addictive. Each region of Mexico has...

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One of the most ubiquitous salsas of Yucatan state in Mexico, this fiery hot, slightly sour sauce is painfully addictive. Each region of Mexico has its own set of flavours, and the food of...

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This is our new favourite way to roast root vegetables. Hasselback Fingerling Potatoes, or Potato a la Hasselbacken, are named after the Hasselbacken restaurant in...

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This is our new favourite way to roast root vegetables. Hasselback Fingerling Potatoes, or Potato a la Hasselbacken, are named after the Hasselbacken restaurant in Stockholm. This ingenious method gets flavour right into the...

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This recipe for Savoury Basil Scones uses the same simple base dough recipe as our Sweet Basil Scones recipe. Once the wet and dry ingredients...

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This recipe for Savoury Basil Scones uses the same simple base dough recipe as our Sweet Basil Scones recipe. Once the wet and dry ingredients have been mixed, just add the flavouring component. In...

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