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Oct 16, 20182 min read
Fresh Pumpkin Potato Pancakes
It's that time of year again. Lots of yummy delicious varieties of pumpkin and squash available. In this jazzed up yummy potato pancake,...


Mar 17, 20182 min read
Big Thick Chocolate Chunk and Chip Cookies
Many of my cookie recipes are light, crispy, and chewy on the inside. The other night I was craving a thick tender chocolate chip...


Jan 11, 20182 min read
How to Make Chickpeas in an Instant Pot
I just made some chickpeas in my Instant Pot. They taste slightly sweet, have the scent of herbs and savoury onion flavour. In short,...


Jan 5, 20183 min read
Channa with Toor Daal: Staple Indian Dish
Three inspirations happened to bring this recipe to life. One, it is very high in nutrients and fibre. Two, I went to Iqbal and...


Oct 16, 20172 min read
The Perfect Brownie
If you were to ask my kids what flavour I would choose, given the choice of vanilla or chocolate, I think they would say vanilla. ...


Oct 11, 20172 min read
Salad Time with Elaine
I asked my friend Elaine over for her belated birthday lunch. She's a very active cruise line agent and for this reason, it's a treat to...


Sep 11, 20172 min read
Deep Dark Delicious Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
If you have a garden and zucchini was one of your bountiful produce this year, bet you're looking for ways to use it up! Even if you...


Jun 3, 20172 min read
Sometimes You Feel Like Lemon
I went to visit my daughter in Winnipeg end of March this year. The family was gathering for my Mom's special 95th birthday. When I'm...


May 22, 20172 min read
Cacao Rich Nut Truffles
To start, you are welcome. I hear the thank you's. These confections are made with healthy organic ingredients. No added sugar. Just...


May 12, 20172 min read
Mussels in Ginger Coconut Water Broth with Fresh Pineapple
Picture the scene. On your way home from a productive and challenging day. Don't feel like cooking but craving something satisfying,...


May 7, 20172 min read
Puffy Dutch Apple Pancake
When I lived in Winnipeg in the 80's, a Sunday family brunch tradition was to go to the Original Pancake House. It was difficult for me...


Apr 28, 20172 min read
Spicy Chickpea Sesame Hummus
Eating more beans or "pulses", using a modern day buzz word, seems to be the way to go. Beans add more fibre and fight against disease....


Aug 21, 20162 min read
Ontario Peach Oatmeal Pancakes for Brunch!
It’s Ontario peach season. The organic carton of Ontario peaches I purchased yesterday were literally perfect. Juicy, velvety and...


Apr 7, 20163 min read
Have You Taken Your Pulses Lately?
“Pulses are part of the legume family, but the term “pulses” refers only to the dried seed. Dried peas, edible beans, lentils and...


Nov 27, 20152 min read
Baked Korean Beef Ribs (“LA Galbi”: 갈비)
Whenever I go into Rowe Farms, I check out which cuts of meat are reasonably priced. To my amazement the Korean Beef Ribs, also know as...


Nov 26, 20152 min read
Organic Gluten Free Buckwheat Groats
Today I was making some organic gluten free toasted buckwheat groats for my power lunch salads. I make about 4 to 6 servings to portion...


Oct 17, 20153 min read
Gluten Free Coconut Pancakes
I love the flavour of coconut. Imagine how much flavour gluten free coconut pancakes pack. Many gluten free coconut pancakes taste more...


May 31, 20151 min read
Poached Eggs…In the Shell?
I love eggs. Period. Most people love their eggs, right? And now with the updated nutritional information, they are actually good for...


Mar 24, 20152 min read
Barberries and Spice Make Everything Nice…A Ground Turkey Tale
If you ever want to try your hand with the cuisine of South Asia and the Middle East, Iqbal is your one stop shop for those hard to find...


Jun 26, 20142 min read
It’s Hip to be a Coffee Cake Square!
This cake is moist, full of flavour, and addictive. It’s made with healthful ingredients. All the ingredients I used were organic. An...
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