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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...

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...

Spiced Roast Chicken with Orange-Cilantro Chimichurri  

  by Susan Hanna This recipe from Canadian Living is quick enough for a weeknight but would also be great for a casual Sunday dinner with...

Gay Cook’s Chili Con Carne (with meat)

Makes 4 to 5 servings  This popular Mexican/Texan dish is usually served with gucamole (seasoned avacado pulp with jalapeño) along with sour cream and if...

Vietnamese Pork Noodle Soup

This soothing soup from Nigella Lawson’s Kitchen is true comfort food. While you quickly marinate pork strips, cook the noodles and drain them. Saute...

Gay Cook’s Appetizers

Appetizers say “welcome” whether to one friend or a roomful of guests. Chicken Liver Pâté with Brandy This rich-tasting pâté is great for a buffet or...

Mushroom and Sweet Pepper Lasagna

This is a vegetarian lasagna, but you won’t miss the meat, thanks to the mushrooms, peppers and cheese. You can even make it ahead,...

The wine taste experience

by Mark Cochrane What is it about the colour, smell and taste of wine that we find so intriguing? Why is it that we like...

Gay Cook’s Chicken Soup

by Gay Cook The key to this delicious flavourful chicken soup is it’s made with a free-range whole chicken. Chicken soup is a great healer...

Penne Arrabbiata

by Susan Hanna While I enjoyed the holiday turkey and prime rib, I wanted to start off the early days of 2016 with some lighter...

Gay Cook’s Celeriac and Apple Soup

by Gay Cook  Makes 5 to 6 servings Celeriac is also called celery root. It's available in the cooler weather through fall and winter until the...

New Year Resolutions

by Mark Cochrane A new year, a new attitude and possibly some new year’s resolutions to be made. Maybe that diet will last beyond February...

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