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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...

Chicken from Tallinn

by Susan Hanna   Serves 4. Lucy Waverman recently published this recipe from Estonia in the Globe and Mail. She described it as a “powerful, full-flavoured but...

Gay Cook’s Macaroni & Cheese with Lobster

by Gay Cook  4 - 6 servings  2 frozen lobster tails in the shell 1 qt (L) water, boiling 2 tsp (10 ml) salt 1 cup (250 ml)...

Weeknight or Weekend Beef Stew

by Susan Hanna Serves 4 to 6. This is a classic beef stew recipe from Family Meals, written by Canadian chef Michael Smith. I’m not sure...

Gay Cook’s Banana Cinnamon French Toast  

  3 - 4 servings French toast is a winner for any family at breakfast and has all the ingredients (fruit, egg and bread) to...

Ginger Chicken Soup

by Susan Hanna At this time of year, I like to cook a big pot of soup on Sunday. This soothing Ginger Chicken Soup from...

Gay Cook’s Frisée Salad with Warm Chèvre

by Gay CookServes 4-6 Chicory frisée or curly endive has a little "nip" and, as with most greens, it is best when young and tender....

Cashew chicken and greens stir fry

I needed to use up the last batch of Swiss chard from the garden, so I used it in this recipe adapted from the...

Gay Cook’s Fresh Tomato Soup

by Gay Cook The tomatoes in our garden last week were fully ripened and at their peak of flavour. It was the moment to go...

Cranberry pecan quinoa pilaf

by Susan Hanna I served this quinoa pilaf from the October issue of Style at Home at Thanksgiving dinner. It is a colourful and tasty...

Gay Cook’s fresh apple muffins  

Makes 12 large or 24 mini muffins Apple cider has a natural fresh taste that enhance these muffins, but canned apple juice also works in...

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Rainbow Trout

by Susan Hanna  This is a very quick and tasty fish recipe from Chatelaine. Mix up a quick vinaigrette of marmalade, vinegar, oil, hot sauce...

Gay Cook’s Peach Hazelnut Torte

by Gay Cook Makes 6 servings This is a delicious summer desert that I made often when I was cooking in Switzerland. It was a...

Pasta with Grilled Peppers and Italian Sausages

This delicious recipe from Great American Grilling can be made ahead and served either hot or at room temperature. Sausages, onion, peppers and garlic...

Barbecued Maple Boneless Half Salmon with Cucumber Sauce

Preparing and cooking a boneless side of fresh salmon makes a perfect and delicious party dish. It can be served chilled or hot. The...

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