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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 Zucchini/Carrot Muffins

by Gay Cook  This vegetarian muffin recipe is a favourite as they are very moist and tasty. Makes 24 mini or 12 large muffins 2 large free-range...

Shrimp and Bok Choy Lettuce Wraps

by Susan Hanna This recipe is quick, tastes good and is fun to eat! Whip up a peanut sauce, sauté shrimp, garlic, ginger, bok choy...

Gay Cook’s Chicken Fricassee

 by Gay Cook makes 4 to 6 servings 2½ to 3 lb (1¼ to 1½ kg whole chicken, fat removed 1 onion, 1 carrot and 2 celery...

South African wines

by Mark Cochrane The global wine industry is becoming increasingly competitive for the wine consumer’s dollar. Recognizable varietals like Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon often overshadow...

Penne Rigate with Arugula-Almond Pesto

by Susan Hanna Serves 4. This arugula-almond pesto from Martha Stewart is quick and easy to make, colourful and bursting with flavour. Just whirl arugula, almonds,...

Diverse wines

by Mark Cochrane One of the great things about wine is its diversity. Two wines can appear similar to the eye but be at opposite...

Gay Cook’s Cauliflower Cheese Gratin

by Gay Cook   5 to 6 servings Fresh cauliflower heads are available these days in most markets. They make a delicious cheesy dish when the cauliflower...

Calabrian Grilled Pork Ribs

by Susan Hanna This easy rib recipe from the March 2015 issue of Bon Appetit yields delicious results. Pulse chiles, garlic, oil, vinegar, rosemary and...

Gay Cook’s Old Fashioned Cape Breton Oatcakes

These oatcakes were often found in the bread-baskets in many Cape Breton restaurants. The oatcakes originated from Scotland and the recipe is at least...

Where is spring?

by Mark Cochrane Has anyone seen spring? I’ve been looking for it these past couple of weeks but I can’t seem to find it under all...

Roasted and Charred Broccoli with Peanuts

by Susan Hanna This recipe from the January 2015 issue of Bon Appetit is a little unusual, but it is very good. It also introduced...

Gay Cook’s Fried Maple/Orange Bananas Topped with Slivered Almonds

by Gay Cook makes 2 to 3 servings This is a simple and tasty desert that can be served anytime of the year especially now...

Taste Ontario 2015 Wine reviews

by Mark Cochrane I was recently invited to attend the Taste Ontario 2015 Trade and Media event which showcases Ontario wines available to consumers through...

Lemony Lentil Soup

by Susan Hanna This comforting and nutritious soup from Anne Lindsay is very easy to make and ready in less than 45 minutes. Saute onion...

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