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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...

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...

Whole Grilled Chicken with Scorched Herbs

serves 4 This recipe from Anna and Michael Olson Cook From Home is a great way to grill a whole chicken. Because the chicken is...

Gay Cook’s Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake

by Gay Cook  I have to be honest when I say I have never enjoyed zucchini cooked as a vegetable but when it’s added in...

Tender Zucchini Fritters with Green Goddess Dressing

 by Susan Hanna Here’s a delicious way to use the zucchini that is overtaking your garden. This recipe for zucchini fritters from the August 2010...

Broiled or Grilled Marinated Salmon Fillets with Cucumber Herb Sauce  

Makes 4 to 6 servings Salmon is a delicious healthy food with remarkable high levels of omega 3 fats. The Atlantic salmon has a lighter...

Steamed Corn on the Cob

by Susan Hanna Corn season has arrived! I frequently remove the kernels from the cob and sauté them with onions, peppers and herbs. But sometimes...

Gay Cook’s Green & Yellow Bean Salad with Basil Dressing,

by Gay Cook Garnish with pansies cherry tomatoes if available 4-6 servings Local green and yellow beans are now at their peak in flavour . Blanch the...

Summer White Wines

 by Don Cook For my summer column, I have selected 3 wines that are best for outdoor entertaining and cottage living. These wines will pair...

Grilled Marinated Chicken Thighs

Recipes usually suggest marinating chicken before grilling, butthis recipe from Martha Stewart Living suggests coating the chicken with a marinade afterwards. It’s quick, easy...

Gay Cook’s prosciutto wrapped asparagus

by Gay Cook For a unique but easy and elegant appetizer to make, here is the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus recipe. I made a quick trip to...

Egg and Salmon Potato Salad

Now that the weather is warm, I’m craving potato salads and fresh herbs. This recipe from the May 2014 issue of Canadian Living includes...

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