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Vegetables

Meatless Monday: cauliflower “steaks”

 

  I’ll eat cauliflower no matter what way it’s served, but this method of roasting cauliflower is my new favourite. It’s tasty, goes with anything and looks great on the plate. Roasted cauliflower steaks 1 head of cauliflowerOlive oil for brushingA dusting of paprikaSea salt & pepperA squeeze of lemon […]

Soups, Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chili with Beer

 

  Vegetarian Chili with beer is adaptable so feel free to add any kind of beans or vegetables. (Cubed sweet potato or squash are delicious additions.) Just the thought of chili can warm me on a cold winter’s day. It’s a hearty meal and in many cookbooks you’ll find it […]

Green Living

Money doesn’t grow on trees, and apples do

 

  Teaching our kids about  real food will go a long way towards making them happier and healthier I’m a great believer in the need to teach children to value the source of our food, and also to recognize where real food comes from. It’s a kind of kitchen table […]

Vegetarian

Caramelized Onion Pizza with Feta and Sundried Tomatoes

 

  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 […]

Green Living

Food for thought!

 

  As Canadians, we’re losing the ability to feed ourselves and are importing more and more food, including produce that can easily been grown close to home. Eating local has never been more important! Fortunately, how we choose to spend our food dollars can make a difference and buying local can […]