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The Art of Letting Go: Embracing Freedom through Kadampa Buddhism

In a world full of stress, attachments,...

Gas line expansion

This is an opinion piece inviting you...

Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from NYT...

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Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from NYT Cooking yields succulent chicken and crispy golden rice, all on a single sheet pan. Make a lemon-garlic-ginger-turmeric marinade and set 1 tbsp...

Orzotto Alla Carbonara

by Susan Hanna This NYT Cooking take on classic carbonara substitutes orzo for spaghetti and the finished dish resembles risotto. Brown guanciale, pancetta or bacon and set aside. Stir the...

Sheet-Pan Paneer Tikka

by Susan Hanna This paneer recipe from NYT Cooking is a great vegetarian main dish. Marinate paneer, peppers and onion and then bake on a sheet pan for about 8...

Gay Cook’s maple coated pork ribs

  makes 4-6 servings These ribs are not complicated to make and are so delicious. The dry rub is full of flavour with some spiciness and...

First annual WinterBrewed festival winds up Winterlude on the Sparks Street Mall in Ottawa

by Gay Cook Have fun and chill out on the final weekend of Winterlude at the first annual WinterBrewed festival on Sparks Street Mall. This...

Classic Truffles

by Susan Hanna Just two more weeks until Valentine’s Day – the biggest chocolate day of the year. To really impress your valentine this year,...

Gay Cook’s minestrone soup with parsley pesto and parmesan cheese

Makes 5 - 6 servings This is a hearty winter soup will warm family and friends. Its a ‘big’ soup meaning its’ full of lot’s...

Black Cod with Swiss Chard, Olives and Lemon

by Susan Hanna Black cod, also known as sablefish, is a cold-water fish that is showing up in many recipes these days because of its...

Gay Cook’s Fennel and Orange Salad

Serves 5 - 6 Fennel is a healthy, aromatic herb comprising of a large bulb with hallow stalks and feathery green tops. The fennel is...

Pan-seared Lamb Chops with Red Pepper Mint Salsa

by Susan Hanna Now that you’ve had your fill of holiday turkey, ham and prime rib (not to mention time spent in the kitchen) here’s...

Cranberry Trifle

by Susan Hanna Trifle is a terrific dessert to serve to a crowd during the holiday season. I had always wanted to make it, but...

Gay Cook’s spicy lentil soup with yogurt

Makes 4 to 6 servings Paradoxically, this recipe is equally great on a cold winter day or a hot summer day. Lentils and split peas...

Olives with Fennel Seeds and Orange Peel

by Susan Hanna  At this time of year, fast and easy recipes for hors d-oeuvres come in handy. This recipe for marinated olives from the...

Gay Cook’s Christmas shortbread

Makes 3-4 dozen cookies or 1 8 inch (20 cm) circle Shortbread season is upon us. In Scotland years ago, I learned how to make traditional rich, tender, buttery...

Feta and Caraway Spread

by Susan Hanna  I make this Feta Caraway Spread from an old issue of Homemakers quite often. That’s because it takes five minutes to make...

Gay Cook’s baked beans with aromatic herbs

Makes 4-6 servings With the chill of late fall ahead, baked beans are one of the loveliest and most comforting simple meals of the season. Baked...

Mustard-Pepper Chicken with Herb Sauce

 by Susan Hanna  Serves 4. This French bistro-style recipe from Bon Appetit makes a lovely dinner party entrée. You can make the delicious sauce in advance,...

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