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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...

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...

Gay Cook’s Pan Roasted Fresh Filleted Trout with Rhubarb Ginger Coulis   

Makes 4 to 5 servings This is a delicious winter/spring dish, as local trout is always available and is inexpensive. The long stems of pink...

Wine reviews by Mark Cochrane

by Mark Cochrane Hello and welcome to my new wine review column in the Millstone news. I will be reviewing wine, travelling to meet local...

Garlic & Herb Roasted Shrimp

by Susan Hanna The Barefoot Contessa’s latest cookbook, Make It Ahead, contains make-ahead instructions for every recipe it contains. This garlic and herb roasted shrimp...

Gay Cook’s Barley and Bell Pepper Casserole

by Gay Cook  Makes 6-8 servings Barley casserole is a delicious dish for our chilly winter. Barley is filled with protein that gives us needed energy...

Yorkshire Pudding

by Susan Hanna Makes 12. If you want to impress your valentine, cook a lovely dinner at home. And to really pull out the stops, make...

Gay Cook’s sauteed Kale with bacon

by Gay Cook Kale is a hardy healthy vegetable composed of large frilly leaves with a slight bitter taste. They are in the family...

Gay Cook’s Coconut and Orange Couscous Salad    

by Gay Cook Makes 4 to 6 servings This fresh-tasting salad is perfect for this time of year or as a summer salad. Steaming the couscous...

Gay Cook’s Pork Chops with Cranberries and Cider Sauce

Makes 4 servings Pork chops are winners during the cold winter at our dinner table. Shopping for chops can be difficult as there are several...

Tagliatelle with Bolognese Sauce

Tagliatelle is a long, flat egg noodle that looks like fettucine. In this recipe from Lucy Waverman, it is paired with a delicious meat...

Gay Cook’s Sautéed Kale with Bacon and Dried Cranberries

It took a while to accept that the vegetable kale was good for me. So I decided to take  it to heart and created...

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