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55+ Expo, June 4

There’s something for everyone at the 55+...

Popup LITT class, June 17

LIIT class stands for Low-Impact Interval Training. It’s a...

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The Philips CSS2123B/F7 is a compact 27-inch, 60W...

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Green Onion Pancakes

by Susan Hanna This recipe for savoury pancakes from the Globe and Mail is based on a Chinese snack or breakfast treat. Make the dough, knead it and let it...

Gingery Pork and Snap Pea Stir Fry

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Bon Appetit makes a tasty weeknight dinner. Slice pork and marinate briefly. Make the sauce and set aside. Partially cook the pork and set...

Cumin Chicken Fried Rice

by Susan Hanna This quick and tasty recipe from NYT Cooking is a great way to use up leftover rice. Make the sauce. Cook the chicken and set aside. Cook...

Nigella’s Favourite Potato Salad

by Susan Hanna This potato salad from Nigella Lawson is a nice change from the mayo-based version. Steam small potatoes and make the dressing. Slice...

North Market – a culinary gem

by Edith Cody-Rice Who knew? We have a Michelin star worthy restaurant in Almonte. A little more than a week ago, I took a visiting...

Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Slaw

by Susan Hanna This tasty recipe from NYT Cooking tosses shredded cabbage with a citrus dressing and tops the slaw with succulent grilled shrimp. Marinate...

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Lemony White Beans

by Susan Hanna This dish from Food and Wine is a great casual supper. Brown chicken thighs and set aside. Make the pan sauce and...

Chilled Crab and Asparagus Salad with Miso Dressing

by Susan Hanna This refreshing salad from Food and Drink would be perfect for a light lunch. Cook asparagus. Make the dressing and fold the...

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Evergreen Kitchen is a great way to use your air fryer. Prepare ingredients in three shallow bowls, as directed....

Caramelized Pork and Cucumber Stir-Fry

by Susan Hanna This quick stir-fry from Bon Appetit combines ground pork and cucumber. Salt the cucumber slices and let stand for about 10 minutes...

Pizza Bianca

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Peak Season by Deirdre Buryk produces a fabulous crust with fresh toppings. Use “00” flour for the dough and...

Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

by Susan Hanna I had some leftover Easter ham in the freezer, so I used it to make this delicious soup from NYT Cooking. Cook the...

BLT Pasta

by Susan Hanna  This delicious pasta recipe from NYT Cooking is ready in about 30 minutes. Cook the pasta and drain, reserving some of the...

Weeknight Fancy Chicken and Rice

by Susan Hanna This one-pot meal from NYT Cooking combines onion, savoury spices and chicken with fragrant basmati rice. Cook the onions and spices until...

Roasted Fish with Peas and Radishes

by Susan Hanna This lovely spring meal from NYT Cooking combines succulent salmon or trout with sautéed radishes and peas. While the fish is roasting,...

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Broccolini

by Susan Hanna This sheet-pan recipe from Food and Wine combines succulent chicken thighs with roasted potatoes and broccolini. Marinate the chicken in a yogurt-lemon-spice...

Honey Garlic Shrimp

by Susan Hanna This tasty dish from NYT Cooking can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Marinate shrimp briefly in a honey-garlic...

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