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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 Poblano Tacos with Fried Sesame Halloumi

by Susan Hanna If you are trying to eat less meat, try these tacos from Half Baked Harvest’s Super Simple cookbook. Cook onion, cauliflower, garlic...

Zurich Baked Beans

by Susan Hanna  To me, baked beans are the ultimate winter comfort food. This recipe from Canadian Living—based on the traditional dish served at the...

Parmesan-Crusted Strip Loin Roast

By Susan Hanna This recipe from the latest Food and Drink calls for a beef strip loin roast, which is leaner and less expensive than...

Berbere-Spiced Chicken, Carrots and Chickpeas

by Susan Hanna Shelf Love, the new cookbook from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, focuses on comfort food made from pantry staples, along with Yotam Ottolenghi’s...

Ina Garten’s Chicken Chili

by Susan Hanna This chili recipe from Ina Garten doesn’t have beef or beans, but it’s delicious and perfect for a winter supper. Cook onions,...

Clams Arrabbiata

If you are tired of holiday leftovers, try this Bon Appetit recipe for clams arrabbiata – clams in a spicy tomato sauce. Brown pancetta,...

Baguette with Onion and Pancetta

by Susan Hanna This absolutely delicious recipe from Canadian Living is inspired by the Alsation flammekueche, a pizza-like savoury tart cooked over a wood fire....

Roasted Parsnips and Sweet Potatoes with Caper Vinaigrette

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi is a colourful and delicious side dish or vegetarian main dish. Roast parsnips and onions...

Chicken Thighs with Couscous and Olives

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Real Simple is a tasty one-pot meal featuring chicken thighs, Israeli couscous (a small, pea-shaped pasta), shallots, olives, dates...

One-Pot Pasta e Fagioli

by Susan Hanna This Canadian Living recipe for pasta e fagioli—pasta and beans—is great comfort food on a chilly fall night. Cook pancetta, onion, celery,...

Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken with Pears and Arugula

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking combines savoury chicken with sweet pears and spicy arugula. Rub chicken and pears with ginger and spices...

Sheet-Pan Salmon and Bell Pepper Dinner

by Susan Hanna This recipe from allrecipes.com is healthy, fast, tasty and baked on a single baking sheet. Place salmon and vegetables on the sheet...

Pork Noodle Soup with Ginger and Toasted Garlic

by Susan Hanna This soup from NYT Cooking is soothing, delicious and perfect for a fall supper. Toast garlic slices and set aside. Brown ground...

Antipasto Pasta Salad with Herby Parmesan Vinaigrette.

by Susan Hanna I love pasta salads and this one from Half Baked Harvest is full of my favourite ingredients: fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, pine...

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