Having blanched, diced and frozen a case of Roma tomatoes this fall combined with a Hutterite friend that keeps me well-supplied with fresh chops meant…
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Coconut Fish
It doesn’t get any faster or easier than this Thai-inspired fish dish. The bright flavours of the cilantro and lime juice perfectly balance the…
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Bacon Kale
I find kale tasty no matter how it’s prepared, yet we know everything is better with bacon and this is no exception. The edges…
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Hearty Calamari
Apparently the cold weather is drawing me toward warm, satisfying lentils. It’s amazing how hearty calamari can be when served with these almost perfect…
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Sausage & Lentils
The flavour profile of this dish is traditional French even if they wouldn’t be impressed with my use of canned lentils. If you have…
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Chicken & Grapes
Savoury thyme with sweet grapes may sound a bit odd when you read it, though the flavours work very well in practice. The chicken…
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Pork & Pomegranate
With pomegranate arils becoming more readily available, you can’t use the excuse that pomegranates are too much work. This dish brings a refreshing combination…
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Bison & Almonds
If you’re pressed for time, yet still want a healthy, homemade meal, this one fits the bill. Aside from the time required to prepare your…
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The Saucy Farmer
Here’s a colourful version of the traditional European combination of cabbage, sausage and cream sauce. I used a firm-smoked bison farmer sausage, though any…
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Falafel Salad
After a few not-so-successful attempts at making falafels without flour for binder and without deep-frying, I found the answer in baking. As they are still…
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