Recipes

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

Simple Roasted Garlic

August 14, 2016

Roasting garlic transforms it from spicy, sharp, and pungent to sweet and smokey. The garlic loses its hard texture and becomes creamy and smooth. There...

Simple Roasted Garlic

August 14, 2016

Roasting garlic transforms it from spicy, sharp, and pungent to sweet and smokey. The garlic loses its hard texture and becomes creamy and smooth. There are lots of ways to achieve this, but our...

Garlic Scape Pesto

May 20, 2016

Does removing the scape from hard-necked garlic really improve the size of the bulb and cloves? That’s the commonly understood wisdom among garlic growers. Whether...

Garlic Scape Pesto

May 20, 2016

Does removing the scape from hard-necked garlic really improve the size of the bulb and cloves? That’s the commonly understood wisdom among garlic growers. Whether it is scientifically true or not, garlic scapes are...

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

March 11, 2015

I love the combination of broccoli and cheddar cheese and for those who agree or to those who want to try a taste new combo,...

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

March 11, 2015

I love the combination of broccoli and cheddar cheese and for those who agree or to those who want to try a taste new combo, give this soup a try. This soup is made...

Leek and Potato Soup

January 26, 2015

Try this creamy leek and potato soup recipe on a cold winter day –it’s very easy to make. Serve it with a thick piece of crusty...

Leek and Potato Soup

January 26, 2015

Try this creamy leek and potato soup recipe on a cold winter day –it’s very easy to make. Serve it with a thick piece of crusty bread and a salad of winter greens. Ingredients: 1125...

Spicy Sprouts Grilled Cheese Sandwich

November 28, 2014

Add a bit more kick to your sandwich by creating it with the strong flavours of cheese and mustard sprouts. This is the perfect addition...

Spicy Sprouts Grilled Cheese Sandwich

November 28, 2014

Add a bit more kick to your sandwich by creating it with the strong flavours of cheese and mustard sprouts. This is the perfect addition to a Sunday brunch. Ingredients: 125 mL (½ cup)...

Aloo Gobi Recipe

September 29, 2014

This Aloo Gobi recipe is a perfected version of the standby vegetable side from northern India. While it lacks sauce, it is rich enough to be...

Aloo Gobi Recipe

September 29, 2014

This Aloo Gobi recipe is a perfected version of the standby vegetable side from northern India. While it lacks sauce, it is rich enough to be eaten with flat bread. The soul of the dish...

Cheesy Kale Chips

September 29, 2014

1 bunch kale, washed and dried 1 cup cashews 1/2 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, chopped into large pieces 1 clove garlic, peeled...

Cheesy Kale Chips

September 29, 2014

1 bunch kale, washed and dried 1 cup cashews 1/2 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, chopped into large pieces 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/3...

Cauliflower Rice Recipe

September 29, 2014

Ingredients • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 Tbsp organic coconut oil • 1/2 head cauliflower • 1/2 cup chopped onions • 1 tsp salt...

Cauliflower Rice Recipe

September 29, 2014

Ingredients • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 Tbsp organic coconut oil • 1/2 head cauliflower • 1/2 cup chopped onions • 1 tsp salt and pepper How to make the Rice: 1. Rinse...

Garlic and Potato Soup

September 29, 2014

As we descend into fall, here’s a simple but hearty soup that makes use of this year’s crop of garlic and new potatoes. Our eight-year-old...

Garlic and Potato Soup

September 29, 2014

As we descend into fall, here’s a simple but hearty soup that makes use of this year’s crop of garlic and new potatoes. Our eight-year-old reviewer says that this soup tastes “peaceful”. It features...

Golden Beet Borscht Soup Recipe

September 29, 2014

Borscht has almost as many recipes as there are grandmothers from the old country. Regional and cultural preferences have taken it around the world. If...

Golden Beet Borscht Soup Recipe

September 29, 2014

Borscht has almost as many recipes as there are grandmothers from the old country. Regional and cultural preferences have taken it around the world. If it passes as beet soup, it can be called...

Cabbage Pakoras Recipe

September 29, 2014

The ingredient list for this Cabbage pakoras recipe may not be immediately familiar to you, but they are all readily available these days. You may...

Cabbage Pakoras Recipe

September 29, 2014

The ingredient list for this Cabbage pakoras recipe may not be immediately familiar to you, but they are all readily available these days. You may not use very much ajwain, but it is one...

Sunflower Sprouts Salad Recipe

September 29, 2014

Sprout some sun with this Sunflower Sprout Salad recipe. This salad combines stored root vegetables with fresh and delicious microgreens. • 375 mL (1 1/2...

Sunflower Sprouts Salad Recipe

September 29, 2014

Sprout some sun with this Sunflower Sprout Salad recipe. This salad combines stored root vegetables with fresh and delicious microgreens. • 375 mL (1 1/2 cups) of sunflower seed microgreens • 62 mL (1/4...

Bittersweet Winter Veggie Wrap

September 29, 2014

The end of winter is bittersweet. It spells the end of cold, crisp days, but it’s also the beginning of gardening season, and what could...

Bittersweet Winter Veggie Wrap

September 29, 2014

The end of winter is bittersweet. It spells the end of cold, crisp days, but it’s also the beginning of gardening season, and what could be better than that? This Bittersweet winter wrap uses...

Veggie Brownies Recipe

September 29, 2014

Is chocolate a vegetable? While all chocolate might be rich in cacao beans, these brownies have even more veggies than usual. This Veggie Brownies recipe...

Veggie Brownies Recipe

September 29, 2014

Is chocolate a vegetable? While all chocolate might be rich in cacao beans, these brownies have even more veggies than usual. This Veggie Brownies recipe is a sneaky yet delightful way to turn the...

Going Green for Winter Salads

September 14, 2014

The days are getting shorter, and your commute’s done in the dark mornings and evenings. Yes, it’s November, and that means cold, dark days. While...

Going Green for Winter Salads

September 14, 2014

The days are getting shorter, and your commute’s done in the dark mornings and evenings. Yes, it’s November, and that means cold, dark days. While there are still many seasonal greens that you can...

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