Tag: Extras
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Smoky and Savoury Roasted Lentils
It only takes one can of lentils and a few spices for you to get these delicious little spiced crunchy bits. They are fantastic as a salad topper or sprinkled over hummus. They are also good on their own and tend to mysteriously disappear when left in the cupboard. Enjoy! Makes about 1.5 cups Ingredients:…
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Carrot Top Pesto with Walnuts and Roasted Garlic
Public service announcement, please do not throw away the green tops of your carrots! They are like parsley but better, with a slightly earthy taste that will remind you of the bright orange carrots they tend to travel with. Carrot tops wilt quickly, but you can make them into this pesto in order to save…
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Herb Soda Bread
Soda bread is a crumbly, tender bread with a crisp crust. It doesn’t rely on yeast, so if you forget to start bread dough rising earlier in the day (who me?) it has your back. Soda bread can be on the sweet side, almost like a scone, or it can be savoury. This recipe definitely…
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Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Oranges
Beets are a polarizing topic, but even if you are team no-beets, I encourage you to give them another chance. These aren’t the pickled beets from your childhood. Learning to love those was a hard road, but these are different. Instead of sharp and tangy, these are rich, earthy and savoury. Besides, chopping beets is…
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Maple Soy Roasted Chickpeas
Today’s post is a quick one, but I had to tell you about these shockingly delicious roasted chickpeas. I know, that is a big ask of chickpeas, but please trust me, you will be amazed at how good these are. These are incredibly easy to make. The only down-side is that they need to marinate…
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Spiced Apple Butter
How have I missed hearing about apple butter for so long? This beautiful sauce spread stuff doesn’t seem to be sold in stores, but don’t worry, it is really easy to make. What do you do with apple butter once you have made it? The potential is endless. You could serve this in a small…
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Sweet Potatoes Anna with Parmesan and Thyme
This recipe is inspired by potatoes Anna, a classic dish where layers of potatoes and butter bring out the best in each other. This time, sweet potatoes get their chance to shine in a bath of herbs, sharp cheese and, of course, butter! Get ready for soft and creamy sweet potatoes with ruffly, crispy edges…
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Roasted Pumpkin Puree
There are few things sadder than a jack-o-lantern after Halloween. The eyes slowly close, the mouth caves in, and eventually the whole thing starts to look unsettlingly like your grandparents when they forgot to wear their dentures. Rather than watching your pumpkin gradually melt away, you could use it for soup, spiced bread, and even…
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Spiced Red Wine Syrup
I started to type that this recipe is a good way to use up extra wine. Then I realized what I was saying and deleted all of that! This is a good way to use up wine that is maybe a bit past its prime, or that maybe wasn’t your favourite, but who has ever…
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkins are incredibly versatile. Whether you are making soup, pie, or just need a spare head for The Headless Horseman, pumpkins have you covered. Unfortunately, you are always left with a sticky mess of tangled orange insides. Do what you will with the squishy bits, but don’t throw away the pumpkin seeds! They are easy…
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