Bridget's Green Kitchen

Farro with Kale, Cranberries & Molasses Vinaigrette

February 9, 2012

Molasses adds robust warmth to this hearty grain dish.I have had molasses on my mind a lot lately and on this chilly morning decided it would suit this warming dish. I created the recipe as a way to use up some leftover kale and realised that molasses is the […]

Other

How to Make Preserved Lemons (Easy Recipe)

February 8, 2012

The bright bitter taste of preserved lemons adds a compelling flavour to all sorts of dishes. Have you ever been cooking a Mediterranean-inspired winter stew and thought, hmmm, this needs just a little something…? That “something” that works for me is the bright bitter edge of […]

Vegetables

Meatless Monday: cauliflower “steaks”

February 6, 2012

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

February 1, 2012

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

January 27, 2012

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 […]