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For rent: Spacious 3-BR heritage charm in downtown Almonte

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Pop-up market, August 8

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Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

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Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a tasty, light meal on a warm summer day, try this salad from NYT Cooking. Make the dressing and toss it with...

One-Pan Mediterranean Shrimp

by Susan Hanna This simple one-pan recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is quick and tasty. Slice and roast potatoes. Toss shrimp with seasoning. Flip potatoes and scatter shrimp and feta...

Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad

This delicious and nutritious salad from NYT Cooking takes only a few minutes to make. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add the peppers and beans...

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...

French Bistro Steak Salad

by Susan Hanna This lovely salad from Canadian Living features grilled steak and grilled green beans and radishes tossed in an herb-infused honey-mustard dressing. Be careful...

Gay Cook’s Fresh Salmon Cakes with Fresh Herb Dipping Sauce

by Gay Cook Served with fresh lightly cooked green beans and sliced ripe avocado and 1 or 2 tomatoes, sliced. Serves 2 or 3 1 lb...

Middle Eastern Vegetable Kebabs

by Susan Hanna   Serves 4. This Lucy Waverman recipe from Food and Drink features zhug – a Middle Eastern hot sauce that originates from the Yemeni...

Gay Cook’s Beef and Pork Meatballs or Bison Meatballs with Fresh Rhubarb Coulis

by Gay Cook Makes approx 60 balls 900g (1½lbs) ground beef/half pork or bison balls ¼ cup (60 ml) dried breadcrumbs or minced apple or...

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