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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...

Chicken Piccata

by Susan Hanna This tasty dish from Chef Daphna Rabinovitch takes only minutes to make. Pound chicken breasts until they are thin, dredge in flour...

Gay Cook’s Banana Pancakes

by Gay Cook  Banana pancakes make a delicious treat any time of the day. If you have too many bananas or they are ripening fast with...

Bronzed Halloumi and Tomato Salad

by Susan Hanna This wonderful salad from Tara O’Brady of Seven Spoons, which appeared in the Globe and Mail, takes full advantage of tomato and...

Gay Cook

Gay Cook's computer screen froze last night just as she was sending in today's  recipe. It is at  computer hospital right now, in recovery...

Bocconcini Chicken Burgers

by Susan Hanna I prefer chicken or salmon burgers to beef, so I was looking forward to trying these chicken burgers from Canadian Living. I...

Gay Cook’s Chocolate Almond Cake

by Gay Cook  I enjoy making this delicious cake as it’s the perfect time of the year to have with fresh local raspberries at their...

Grilled Potato Salad

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Grilling uses small new potatoes. They are parboiled, grilled and then tossed with red onion, red...

Ice Cream Truck

by Gay Cook  As we head into August and the weather becomes warmer with less rain, it’s the perfect time to enjoy new delicious ice...

Butterflied Chicken with Olives

by Susan Hanna This is a delicious recipe from Bon Appetit that uses one of my favourite ways to grill chicken — butterflying the bird....

Gay Cook’s Strawberry Shortcake

by Gay Cook Makes 1 9-inch (22.5 cm) round cake Baking: 30 minutes Assembly: 15 minutes There is always a debate about whether strawberry shortcake should be made...

Toasted Quinoa, Broccolini and Date Salad

by Susan Hanna This salad from Food and Drink is a great accompaniment to grilled meats and would also be hearty enough to serve as...

Gay Cook’s Cheddar Oatmeal Soda Bread

by Gay Cook A soda bread is a joy that is easy to make for a for summer picnics or a bicycle trip or just a family...

Grilled Spice-Rubbed Chicken Drumsticks

by Susan Hanna Serves 6. Barbecuing weather is here and this recipe from Cook’s Illustrated is a terrific way to celebrate the season. Brine chicken drumsticks...

Gay Cook’s Freshly Made Lemonade

by Gay Cook Fresh lemonade made from scratch at home, creates a truly delicious fresh tasting drink that is loved by all ages. It’s extra...

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