Tag: food
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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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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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Easy Homemade Ricotta
I know what you are thinking. Homemade cheese is not easy – if you want easy go to the store and buy some cheese. I’m usually right there with you, but seriously, this ricotta is shockingly simple and will impress your friends. This ricotta is also creamy, rich, lemony and delicious. It is great served…
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Spinach and cheese curry with chickpeas (easy palak paneer)
This is not an authentic palak paneer, I most definitely don’t have the skills for that. Anyone who knows how to make a proper palak paneer should avert their eyes (and invite me over for dinner). However, if you are looking for a weeknight dinner that comes together easily and tricks you into cheerfully eating…
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The Avignon Mimosa
Too many A few years ago, my husband and I were on vacation in Avignon. In the summer. During a heat wave. All hopes of breezily skipping across the famous bridge in a crisp sundress and perfect hair melted away as the temperatures climbed above 40 degrees C (104f) and then kept right on climbing.…
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Enchilada-Inspired Wraps with Tofu, Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
These are savoury, a little bit spicy, a little bit saucy, vegetarian (and vegan) friendly, and just make a perfect dinner. They are also beyond stubborn when it comes time to take them out of the pan. It took an embarrassing number of attempts to get one out that looked even remotely good enough to…
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Carrot and Red Lentil Soup with Fresh Dill and Roasted Garlic
Sometimes there are patterns in chaos. For example, a bunch of dill ended up sitting with the carrots at my local grocery store. I took the hint and was not disappointed! This soup is thick and creamy thanks to the lentils and is perfect served on a rainy day along with some crusty bread. Makes…
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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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