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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...

Salmon with Winter Slaw

by Susan Hanna Makes 6 to 10 servings. After all the holiday feasting, it’s time for some lighter fare. This salmon with winter slaw, adapted from...

Gay Cook’s Gingerbread Cookies

These delicious, crisp gingerbread cookies are full of nourishment especially made wirh maple syrup.  During pioneer days, these cookies were snack food for children when they walked...

Sweet and Chewy Montreal-Style Bagels

by Susan Hanna We love bagels, but it’s hard to find ones without additives and preservatives. So I was looking forward to trying this recipe...

Balsamic and Mustard-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Figs

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from thekitchn.com turns economical chicken thighs into a dinner party-worthy entrée. Brown the chicken thighs, top with a balsamic,...

Savvy Company comes to Almonte

by Edith Cody-Rice In a packed Ron Caron auditorium, Savvy Company held its first foodie event in Almonte -- Outstanding in their Fields Taste & Buy...

Gay Cook’s Maple Banana Oatmeal Cookies  

by Gay Cook The flavour of banana brings a warm, welcoming taste in these cookies. A ripe banana must have black spots or in areas...

Tender and Crisp Chicken Legs

by Susan Hanna These tasty chicken legs from Jamie Oliver are quick and easy to make and are a great weekend dinner on a chilly...

Gay Cook’s Poached Eggs in Fresh Tomato Sauce

by Gay Cook Some local tomato crop may still are available in a few stores. Local tomatoes are rich in colour and taste and easy to...

Spicy Sichuan Noodles — Dan Dan Mian

by Susan Hanna This delicious noodle dish from Cook’s Illustrated features ground pork, a spicy sauce, ginger, garlic and a delicious boost from ground Sichuan...

Gay Cook’s Sweet and Spicy Nuts

by Gay Cook  Makes about 3 cups 2 cups (500 ml) whole almonds, pecans and or walnuts 1 egg white 1 tsp (5 ml) water ...

Stuffed Shells with Marinara Sauce

by Susan Hanna This baked pasta recipe from Bon Appetit is perfect comfort food on a chilly fall night. You will need a few hours...

Trout Nicoise Salad

by Susan Hanna Nicoise salad usually features tuna, but this recipe from Canadian Living uses rainbow trout, which is a nice change. Hard boil eggs,...

Gay Cook’s Caprese Salad

by Gay Cook This is the moment for a brilliant red, juicy and local tomato salad made famous in Italy. This popular salad becomes...

Food and Drink Show showcases excellence

by Edith Cody-Rice  The Almonte Food and Drink Show returned for its third season at the Almonte & District Community Centre on Saturday September 16. Founded...

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