Melange of Vegetables and Mixed Beans Miso Soup
Who doesn’t enjoy a big steamy bowl of wholesome soup? One night I decided this would be the ticket to use up my bits and pieces of...
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Dec 15, 20112 min read
Rebel with an Organic Endive Vichyssoise Cause
What the heck do you use endive for outside of a scoop for an appetizer and in salad? I like to mix up and try varied vegetables in my...
Nov 17, 20114 min read
Get a Load of Them Lentils
No really…go get a load of them. There is good reason to consume lots of lentils. They are packed full of nutrients. These tiny morsels...
Jul 24, 20113 min read
“Sushi Night!” in the Afternoon?!…Uramaki Recipe too!
This afternoon I gave a Sushi Night!” class. Yes you read right…sushi night in the afternoon. We had the traditional Japanese sushi,...
Apr 17, 20112 min read
The Spice Lady Food Safari…Fantastic!
The first Spice Lady’s Food Safari seemed to exceed the expectations of many of the attendees. I have been receiving emails with so many...
Mar 21, 20112 min read
Fresh Fava Beans… a Favourite
Fresh fava beans are in season. Yipee. I love the way they look and their slightly crunchy texture and fresh like spring taste. They...
Mar 18, 20113 min read
Anything Can Be Soup?
We’re moving at the end of the month. Not far, just a couple of subway stops down. So to lighten the load, we’re trying to consume or use...
Mar 16, 20113 min read
Mexican Power Lunch Salad Bowl…Pronto!
Both my young adult children have busy lives with work, play, and whatever else they do. We have many discussions about their trying to...
Mar 11, 20112 min read
Microwave Kettle Corn?
“Do you sell microwave popcorn poppers?”, I asked my guy at the health food store. He said, “Why bother.” Huh? He said “Just get an...
Mar 7, 20112 min read
Ricotta Muffins for Dinner
I left my parent’s home in 1978 to live with my fiancé in Calgary 33 years ago…yikes…yep it was that long ago. I went prepared to start a...
Sep 16, 20101 min read
Chunky Tequila Lime Basil Guacamole
Serves 2 (double or increase recipe proportionately if serving more people) 1/2 ripe firm tomato, medium dice 1 whole California Haas...
Aug 18, 20102 min read
Raved About Vegan Quinoa Pilaf with Caramelized Dates and Pistachios
I developed this recipe for one of my Crash Courses in Smarter Eating at Ryerson University. I brought the dish to a family dinner and...
May 3, 20091 min read
Chunks of Cheese n Crunch… Colours of Spring Salad
Chunks of Cheese n Crunch...Colours of Spring Salad Serves 4–6 2 cups purple cabbage, coarsely chopped 1 cup baby arugula leaves 1 cup...
Nov 7, 20082 min read
Chicken Phyllo Spring Rolls with Indian Inspired Cranberry Chutney
Chicken Phyllo Spring Rolls with Indian Inspired Cranberry Chutney Serves 6 Olive oil for frying and brushing 6 small chicken thighs,...
Nov 7, 20081 min read
Indian Curried Corn and Tomatoes
Indian Curried Corn and Tomatoes Serves 4 1 – 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil for frying ½ tsp. cumin seeds ½ tsp. mustard seeds 2 cloves...
Oct 9, 20081 min read
Chunky Avocado and Black Plum Salad Over Mache Rosettes
Serves 4 2 ripe large Haas avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks 3 black plums cut into 1-inch chunks ½ pint...
Oct 9, 20082 min read
Couscous Dried Fruit Confetti Salad
Sweet and Savoury Couscous Dried Fruit Confetti Salad Serves 6 to 8 Total Cooking Time: 30 minutes 1 (5.8-ounce) box instant couscous (I...
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