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Appetizers

Yellow Split Pea Dip

April 10, 2016 0 comments

Yellow split pea dip has a lively flavour and makes a great substitute for hummus. I have always been a fan of hummus and enjoy it as a dip and sandwich spread. But, my husband can’t eat tahini and my kids dislike hummus so I’m always left eating a batch […]

Appetizers

Linda’s Creamy Ginger Cashew Dip

February 28, 2016 1 comment

Creamy ginger cashew dip is deliciously simple to make. When I was growing up there was a pair of false eyelashes in our bathroom cupboard that fascinated me. They were still in the package and had never been worn. A neighbour who sold cosmetics had given them to mom […]

Appetizers, Vegetarian

Fresh Tomato & Basil Tart on Goat Cheese Pastry

July 7, 2015 3 comments

I have no recollection of Canada Day celebrations when I was growing up and I think it’s because our summers were like one extended family picnic. Week days were spent at the beach and weekends and holidays were for family day trips to St. Andrews, New River Beach, or Deer […]

Appetizers, Lentils, Uncategorized, Vegetarian

Beluga Lentil Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps

April 20, 2015 0 comments

Beluga Lentil Lettuce Wraps make a light and delicious summer meal.It was Margaret Begner who introduced me to lovely beluga lentils. She and her husband ran two of my favourite restaurants in Saint John, Dufferin Inn and Opera Bistro. Margaret had a gruff warmth that drew me in and was […]

Appetizers, Christmas, Other

Chinese Five Spice Candied Nuts for Homemade Gift Giving

December 20, 2014 0 comments

Chinese five spice candied nuts are sweet, a little spicy and crispy with a light candy coating. Better yet, they take almost no time to prepare. Candied nuts are a festive treat… At Christmastime there were always bowls of nuts around the house. They were still in the shell […]