Why I Like Teaching Cooking Classes

A long time ago women gathered in community or church kitchens and cooked together for holidays, canned preserves or pickles. The time consuming tasks were pleasantly endured thanks to the ...

Quinoa Pecan Fudge Cupcakes

Quinoa flour provides a moist crumb. These Quinoa Pecan Fudge Cupcakes are delicious with or without an icing. Yield: 12 cupcakes Preheat oven to 350°F Ingredients: ¼ cup almond nut ...

Mashed Root Vegetables with Roasted Garlic

We all know we should eat more root vegetables. Combining them with potatoes is an excellent way to showcase their flavour and add variety to your traditional mashed potato recipe. ...

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Salts

Here are some basic facts about salt: All salt comes from the ...

Toasting Nuts

Toasting nuts is a technique that intensifies the flavor and deepens the ...

The Different Kinds of Olive Oil

Oils are extracted from grains, seed, fruits and nuts. How they are ...

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Quinoa & Agave Nectar Currant Pudding

Delicious hot or cold, this quinoa & agave nectar currant pudding can be prepared using brown rice as well. Sprinkle with berries and you have a great addition to any meal. Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: 2 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup soy, rice or almond milk ½ cup currants or dried cherries 1-12.3oz box firm [...]

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Grilled Portobellos with Ricotta & Asiago

These grilled portobellos with ricotta & asiago can be served in a bun, open faced or between a crusty roll. The meaty, earthy flavour combines so well with classic Italian ingredients. Just a hint of classic lasagna ingredients, replacing noodles with large grilled mushroom caps. Makes: 6-8 servings Ingredients: 8 large portobello mushroom caps 2 [...]

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Bruschetta with Black Bean Puree, Tomatoes and Arugula

I have found a silicone basting brush to be the best tool to use when grilling. Its non porous bristles won’t shed and are easy to clean. Leave the bristles with the boars. Grilled bread is a satisfying meal any time of day. To serve at dinner, use a loaf that is 8 inches long [...]

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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts With Pomegranate Glaze

Always buy the smallest Brussels sprouts; they are more tender and sweeter. You can also roast Brussels sprouts, halved and tossed with 2 Tbsp olive oil, in a 450°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. I often add a tablespoon of good-quality balsamic vinegar just before serving. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 [...]

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Edamame Black Bean Salad

Edamame have been bred to eat at an immature stage. They are different from the soybeans grown to make tofu. They are available organic as well. Firm yet tender,  they are removed from their jackets and eaten as a snack  in  bars  in Japan. Available shelled or in a pod, edamame is a protein packed [...]

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