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Answers to Diana’s Quiz, September 5 2026

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Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Sauce

Blueberries are usually for dessert, but this savoury blueberry sauce from Canadian Living is a wonderful complement to grilled chicken. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes and then...

Potato, Artichoke and Green Bean Salad

This delicious potato salad from Real Simple tosses red potatoes, green beans, onion, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and parsley in a zingy lemon-mustard-caper dressing. Boil the potatoes until tender and...

Classic Pasta Salad

by Susan Hanna Pasta salads are a summer staple for us and this recipe from Chatelaine introduced me to a great tip: if you can, cook the pasta the night...

Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad

 by Susan Hanna This dish from NYT Cooking is tasty, healthy and ready in 15 minutes. Add chickpeas, onion, chile and parsley to the lemon-lime-mustard...

Starting a cookbook club

Are you, like me, interested in adding to your recipe repertoire, getting together with friendly and eager individuals, maybe even learning a culinary trick...

Chicken, Potatoes and Leeks with Pine Nut Gremolata

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Food and Wine is a one-pan meal of chicken, potatoes and leeks, topped with a gremolata of parsley, pine...

Beans on Garlic Toast in Broth

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking turns inexpensive dried beans into a healthy and tasty supper. Cover the beans in cold water (water...

Orzo Skillet with Shrimp and Feta

by Susan Hanna This tasty one-pan meal from The Kitchn is ready in less than half an hour. Toast orzo for a few minutes, then...

Gruyère, Chive and Prosciutto Scones

by Susan Hanna This scone recipe is from The Baker in Me by one of my favourite food writers, Daphna Rabinovitch. These savoury scones are...

Beer-Braised Chicken

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Canadian Living is perfect for a spring dinner party. Brown chicken thighs and set aside. Sauté vegetables and add...

Seared Tuna with Japanese Noodles

by Susan Hanna We are lucky to have a great fish monger close by, so were able to buy sushi-grade tuna for this delicious salad...

Saag Paneer

by Susan Hanna If you love Indian food, this Canadian Living recipe for saag paneer—cooked spinach with paneer cheese—will not disappoint. Blanch and purée the...

Asian Noodle Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette

by Susan Hanna This salad from Fine Cooking is colourful and nutritious. Cook the noodles and set aside. Cook the chicken with soy sauce and...

Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chops with Couscous

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from Ina Garten is a company-worthy dinner. Marinate lamb chops in a mint-spice-lemon-yogurt sauce and then grill on the...

Ribollita Soup

by Susan Hanna Ribollita, which means “reboiled” is a hearty Tuscan soup traditionally made from leftover vegetables and stale bread. This version from Ina Garten—which...

Sheet-Pan Chicken and Squash Salad

by Susan Hanna This sheet-pan supper from Bon Appetit is quick, healthy and tasty. Top chicken thighs with a blend of lemon zest, garlic, oil,...

Spinach and Three-Cheese Stuffed Shells

by Susan Hanna This stuffed shell pasta dish from Half Baked Harvest’s Super Simple cookbook is hands-down one of the best baked pasta dishes I’ve...

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