Recipes

August 30, 2021

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...

Minced Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs

August 30, 2021

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...

Masala Zucchini Recipe

August 15, 2021

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...

Masala Zucchini Recipe

August 15, 2021

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? Here is...

Cilantro Chutney and Cheddar Palmiers

May 30, 2021

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....

Cilantro Chutney and Cheddar Palmiers

May 30, 2021

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...

Quick Tomato Soup Recipe

February 28, 2021

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...

Quick Tomato Soup Recipe

February 28, 2021

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,...

Carrot Halwa Recipe

March 16, 2020

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

Carrot Halwa Recipe

March 16, 2020

This traditional Indian recipe (AKA gajar ka halwa) 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...

Tunisian Carrot Salad Recipe

March 14, 2020

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...

Tunisian Carrot Salad Recipe

March 14, 2020

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...

Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe

September 01, 2018

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...

Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe

September 01, 2018

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 baked pumpkin pies after our 2018 squash trial...

Fennel and Apple Marmalutney

August 02, 2018

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...

Fennel and Apple Marmalutney

August 02, 2018

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...

Chiltomate Salsa

May 13, 2018

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...

Chiltomate Salsa

May 13, 2018

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...

Hasselback Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary Emulsion

April 22, 2018

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...

Hasselback Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary Emulsion

April 22, 2018

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...

Savoury Basil Scones

August 13, 2017

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...

Savoury Basil Scones

August 13, 2017

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...

Sweet Basil Scones

August 13, 2017

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

Sweet Basil Scones

August 13, 2017

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

Blueberry and Basil Ice Cream

August 09, 2017

Happily, as soon as the summer blueberry crop is ready and the markets are flooded with fresh blueberries, it’s also time to begin harvesting basil....

Blueberry and Basil Ice Cream

August 09, 2017

Happily, as soon as the summer blueberry crop is ready and the markets are flooded with fresh blueberries, it’s also time to begin harvesting basil. Blueberry and Basil Ice Cream? That’s right! This recipe...

Lemon Lime and Basil Sugar Cookies

August 09, 2017

In high summer, when the basil crop is ready for harvest, drying and pesto production come to mind. But what about sweet basil treats? It...

Lemon Lime and Basil Sugar Cookies

August 09, 2017

In high summer, when the basil crop is ready for harvest, drying and pesto production come to mind. But what about sweet basil treats? It might be surprising, but the strong flavour of basil,...

Kohlrabi Salad with Cilantro and Lime

July 30, 2017

Kohlrabi salad with cilantro and lime is a refreshing and healthy summer salad made with kohlrabi, cilantro, lime, jalapeño and a citrus vinaigrette This tastes...

Kohlrabi Salad with Cilantro and Lime

July 30, 2017

Kohlrabi salad with cilantro and lime is a refreshing and healthy summer salad made with kohlrabi, cilantro, lime, jalapeño and a citrus vinaigrette This tastes good the next day too. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2...

Spicy Corn and Kohlrabi

July 20, 2017

The spicy corn and kohlrabi dish hails from northern India, but steps away from the typical, sauce-heavy curries. The sweetness from the corn is balanced...

Spicy Corn and Kohlrabi

July 20, 2017

The spicy corn and kohlrabi dish hails from northern India, but steps away from the typical, sauce-heavy curries. The sweetness from the corn is balanced perfectly by the chilies, salt, and lemon juice. It...

Kohlrabi and Potato Subji

July 20, 2017

Kohlrabi and Potato Subji is a Punjabi vegetarian dish that makes an excellent vegetable side, but it’s rich and spicy enough to feature as a...

Kohlrabi and Potato Subji

July 20, 2017

Kohlrabi and Potato Subji is a Punjabi vegetarian dish that makes an excellent vegetable side, but it’s rich and spicy enough to feature as a main course. It may even improve by cooking it...

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs

March 27, 2017

This recipe for Roasted Fingerling Potatoes is the perfect side for fall meals. These get planted in early spring – as early as April on the...

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs

March 27, 2017

This recipe for Roasted Fingerling Potatoes is the perfect side for fall meals. These get planted in early spring – as early as April on the coast. This is a slow growing, late season variety,...

Fennel and Golden Beet Salad

August 15, 2016

The elements of this Fennel and Golden Beet Salad really benefit from the use of a mandoline slicer to achieve very thin, even slices. Both...

Fennel and Golden Beet Salad

August 15, 2016

The elements of this Fennel and Golden Beet Salad really benefit from the use of a mandoline slicer to achieve very thin, even slices. Both the fennel bulb and beet are sliced this way...

Margherita Pizza with Cherry Tomato Sauce

August 14, 2016

Pizza Margherita is supposedly the original prototype of all pizzas that followed. Tradition holds that its three simple toppings symbolize the red (tomato sauce), green...

Margherita Pizza with Cherry Tomato Sauce

August 14, 2016

Pizza Margherita is supposedly the original prototype of all pizzas that followed. Tradition holds that its three simple toppings symbolize the red (tomato sauce), green (basil), and white (mozzerella) of the Italian Flag. It...

Gazpacho Verde Recipe

June 26, 2016

This Gazpacho Verde recipe makes the perfect introduction to an outdoor meal on a hot summer evening. Served chilled, it is both cooling and refreshing,...

Gazpacho Verde Recipe

June 26, 2016

This Gazpacho Verde recipe makes the perfect introduction to an outdoor meal on a hot summer evening. Served chilled, it is both cooling and refreshing, with a refined flavour that is out of this...

Rosemary Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

April 09, 2016

This sharp dressing brings out the essence of aromatic rosemary, and blends it divinely with pungent citrus and garlic that suits nearly any salad. The...

Rosemary Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

April 09, 2016

This sharp dressing brings out the essence of aromatic rosemary, and blends it divinely with pungent citrus and garlic that suits nearly any salad. The recipe below makes enough Rosemary & Lemon Vinaigrette to...

Korean Soya Bean Sprout Salad

February 15, 2016

Bean sprouts are one of the most common and popular vegetables in Korean cuisine. They are known as kongnamul in Korean, and this salad is...

Korean Soya Bean Sprout Salad

February 15, 2016

Bean sprouts are one of the most common and popular vegetables in Korean cuisine. They are known as kongnamul in Korean, and this salad is Kongnamul-muchim. About 1/2 cup of Mung bean seeds will produce...

Coriander Cookie Recipe

December 13, 2015

With the holiday season upon us, we felt that a cookie recipe was in order… This one incorporates coriander seeds – the fruit of the...

Coriander Cookie Recipe

December 13, 2015

With the holiday season upon us, we felt that a cookie recipe was in order… This one incorporates coriander seeds – the fruit of the cilantro plant. Cilantro is super easy to grow, and...

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