Pan roasted cauliflower with pine nuts and currants becomes a main dish meal when you add a few navy beans and top it with parmesan or feta. I was preparing this as a side dish one evening when my brother called. We had a great chat and by the time […]

Caramelized onions make a delicious topping for a thin crust pizza. I think onions are underappreciated. You might cook with them every day but they’re never the star of the meal. They add body, texture and flavour but are often invisible in a dish. That is, unless you caramelize your onions. […]

Roasted squash and navy bean risotto: Risotto is substantial enough to be a main dish, especially with the addition of navy beans. Much smaller than white kidney beans, navy beans blend in well with the creamy rice and are more palatable to people who aren’t fond of the texture of […]