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Maple Pecan Yams
I am Canadian, which means two important things. First, we are celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend rather than the end of November. Why? Thanksgiving is a harvest festival, and by late November there is a good chance we will be knee deep in snow and dealing with public service announcements to tell us how quickly we…
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Vegetarian Mushroom and White Bean Dressing
I always feel a little sorry for vegetarians at a holiday dinner. They watch the non-vegetarians sit down to a feast of dish after dish of special, once a year treats, and depending on the crowd they may be lucky to get more than a salad and a bun. At least there is usually lots…
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Pecan and Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Today’s post was going to be a main dish. There were vegetables, there were even beans! But, my friends, some days just call for cookies. Warm, chewy oatmeal cookies filled with dark chocolate chips and rich, nutty pecans, sprinkled with just a hint of sea salt to keep you coming back for more. The original…
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Fancy-Schmancy Spiced Apple Cake
It is hard not to love a spiced apple cake, but let’s be honest, these aren’t always the fanciest looking cakes. No one will object to a slice next to a cup of tea, but they just aren’t as showy as other desserts. Until now. The only limit for how pretty this cake will look…
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Baked Tofu Bites
Tofu has a lot of good qualities. It is high in protein, vegetarian-friendly, and usually pretty easy to find at the grocery store. However, if you don’t handle it with care, it is also BORING! It has a truly uninspiring texture and no flavour at all. That’s actually the magic of tofu: it is a…
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Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
I know, it is such a common trope. As soon as Labour Day comes around, everything must contain apples, pears, or the dreaded pumpkin pie spice. Hey, I didn’t make the rules, I’m just following them. This recipe is an easy answer to the question “What’s for breakfast?”. You can make it ahead of time…
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Peppers Stuffed with Cheese, Herbs and Tofu
If you wanted to just stuff peppers with cheese and nothing else, I would not judge you. However, if today isn’t the day for that, you can add tofu and feel downright healthy in your choices. For bonus points, use the small sweet peppers that just make everything look a bit more gourmet. Makes: 20…
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Lemon Thyme Bars
Lemon bars check all of the boxes for a summertime dessert. You will be surprised at how easy these are to make, and the addition of thyme makes them sound very fancy. Makes: however many pieces you can cut from an 8″ x 8″ square Ingredients: Directions: Notes:
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Roasted Pepper and Roasted Garlic Hummus
When I was a kid I was taught to “never waste a hot oven”. Roasting a chicken? Throw some potatoes in there too. Baking bread? Better add a tray of cookies. That lesson stuck, and whenever I am turning the oven on I find myself looking around for other things I can tuck into the…
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Make-Ahead Beans with Tomatoes and Herbs
Some dishes are just best eaten a day or two after they are made. Soups, chilis, and even macarons benefit from a little extra time before they hit the table. This is definitely one of those recipes. If you eat it the same day as you make it, you will be disappointed. Give it a…
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