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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...

Gay Cook’s Spinach Sorrel Soup

by Gay Cook Makes 4 – 6 servings This soup recipe was in the Millstone News last spring but I changed it by adding baby...

Grilled Halibut Niçoise with Market Vegetables

by Susan Hanna This is a new take on traditional salade Niçoise from Bon Appetit calls for halibut instead of tuna and a variety of...

Buttery Halibut with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula Salad

This recipe from Canadian Living calls for halibut, but any firm-fleshed fish would do. I used salmon and it worked very well. Make the...

Gay Cook’s Macaroni and Cheese with Lobster

by Gay Cook We are at the beginning of the spring lobster season from the East Coast. Lobsters are a real treat that can be...

Almonte newcomers offer Syrian food at Farmers’ Market

Khedr and Nour Jarous, who recently arrived here from Syria, have opened a food booth at the Almonte Farmers' Market. Called Jessica's Syrian Food, named...

Arroz con Pollo

Arroz con pollo — rice with chicken — is a traditional dish of Spain and Latin America. The ingredient list may seem long for...

Greek Halloumi Salad with Herbed Pita Chips

This Greek salad from Canadian Living has a twist – fried halloumi cheese. Halloumi is a semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese typically made from goat’s...

Peruvian Quinoa Salad

by Gay Cook Makes 5 Servings My daughter Kelly is visiting Peru so I decided to make this popular Peruvian quinoa salad for her. I enjoy...

Great New Zealand Wine Tiki Tour

by Mark Cochrane The Great New Zealand Wine Tiki Tour was in Ottawa this week. The event was hosted at the Canadian Museum of Nature...

Black Bean Gluten Free Brownies

by Gay Cook These delicious, gluten free brownies were created by Gail Hall in Edmonton and friend of many years, who is a Red Seal Chef (RSE) and Food Writer,...

Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Black Pepper Sauce

This beef stir-fry from Cook’s Illustrated includes some great tips to make sure the beef is tender. Soak the meat briefly in a mild...

Chicken and Kale Stew with Chili Yogurt

by Susan Hanna Chicken and Kale Stew with Chili Yogurt This healthy and tasty stew from Canadian Living only takes about 45 minutes to make, so...

Craft Beer coming to Almonte

by Mark Cochrane There’s some exciting news on the craft brewery front. You will soon be able to pick up some locally brewed craft beer...

Gay Cook’s Irish Soda Bread

Makes 8-inch (20 cm) round loaf This loaf has been the traditional bread of Ireland made with buttermilk (it’s very low in fat) especially on...

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