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...

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

August 15, 2021

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...

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

August 15, 2021

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...

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...

Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Garlic and Sesame

April 05, 2021

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...

Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Garlic and Sesame

April 05, 2021

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...

Swiss Chard and Kohlrabi Salad Recipe

March 03, 2021

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

Swiss Chard and Kohlrabi Salad Recipe

March 03, 2021

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

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,...

Roast Pumpkin Seeds — Three MORE Ways

October 20, 2020

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...

Roast Pumpkin Seeds — Three MORE Ways

October 20, 2020

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...

Fennel and Orange Salad with Red Onion

October 17, 2020

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...

Fennel and Orange Salad with Red Onion

October 17, 2020

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...

Best Vegetable Stock Recipe

October 16, 2020

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...

Best Vegetable Stock Recipe

October 16, 2020

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...

Roast Pumpkin Seeds Three Ways

October 13, 2020

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

Roast Pumpkin Seeds Three Ways

October 13, 2020

How to roast pumpkin seeds. 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...

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...

Minted Kale with Peas and Blue Cheese

March 27, 2019

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...

Minted Kale with Peas and Blue Cheese

March 27, 2019

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...

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...

Japanese Cucumber Salad

August 09, 2017

Cucumber plants are really productive. Once they get going in summer, you may be hard pressed to find ways to deal with the quantity. This...

Japanese Cucumber Salad

August 09, 2017

Cucumber plants are really productive. Once they get going in summer, you may be hard pressed to find ways to deal with the quantity. This Japanese Cucumber Salad is very simple and quick to...

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...

Broccoli and Cheese Bites

August 09, 2017

These savoury morsels are made in a mini muffin tin, so the scale is easy to imagine. They make use of fresh garden broccoli —...

Broccoli and Cheese Bites

August 09, 2017

These savoury morsels are made in a mini muffin tin, so the scale is easy to imagine. They make use of fresh garden broccoli — when it’s ready to pick you have to use...

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 and Potato Cakes

July 30, 2017

When our kohlrabi is ready for harvest, it’s got to come out of the garden before it gets woody on the bottom. So we’re always...

Kohlrabi and Potato Cakes

July 30, 2017

When our kohlrabi is ready for harvest, it’s got to come out of the garden before it gets woody on the bottom. So we’re always keen for a variety of ways to use it....

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