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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...

Gay Cook’s Pork Tenderloin Medallions topped with Dill Pesto over Stir Fried Napa Cabbage

Pork and dill are great flavours to enjoy during our chilly wine. Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 1/2 lb (750g) pork tenderloin,     Zest of 1 lemon   ...

Winter wines

by Don Cook  I have selected 3 wines that are best to survive the long, dark season called winter! This winter in particular seems to...

Quinoa Pilaf with Herbs and Lemon

Serves 4-6. Quinoa is gluten-free grain that is very nutritious. However, it can be soggy and bland. This recipe from the January/February 2014 issue of...

Gay Cook’s French Onion Soup

Serves 4 - 5 This traditional French onion soup is a favourite any time of the year but especially the comfort it brings on a...

Pasta alla Norcina

Norcia, which is in the mountains of southeastern Umbria, is famous for its delicious sausages. Pasta alla Norcina features savoury pork sausage and mushrooms...

Gay Cook’s Tuna Fish Cakes with Herb Yogurt Sauce

Makes 3 or 4 servings These delicious cakes are quite easy to make in the middle of winter or anytime of the year. Serve them...

Crispy Herb Potato Galette

Serves 8. This is the potato side dish I serve most often when entertaining. Thinly sliced potatoes are tossed with butter, olive oil, herbs and...

Gay Cook’s Turkey and Apple Cheese Tart

Makes 6 to 8 servings This is a delicious dish to make over the holidays with the left over Christmas turkey and cranberry sauce created...

Crispy-Skinned Steamed Duck

Serves 6. I love having roast duck over the holidays, but it’s not the easiest thing to make. Typically, the duck is roasted in the...

Gay Cook’s Ice Cream Christmas Dessert

This delightful ice cream dessert was part of our Christmas dinner while growing up. It was made for family members who didn't enjoy the...

Classic Almond Biscotti

This Classic Almond Biscotti recipe from Canadian Living is our favourite Christmas cookie. These biscotti are delicious, low in fat and perfect for dunking....

Gay Cook’s Broccoli/Cauliflower Head Topped with Browned Butter and Pureed Squash

  Makes 6 servings This is a delightful way to serve vegetables when entertaining. The cauliflower head is rebuilt with broccoli florets interspersed with the cauliflower...

Roasted Black Cod with Warm Tomato Vinaigrette on Seared Rapini

Black cod, also known as sable fish, is a sustainable, cold-water fish caught near British Columbia and Alaska. It is mild and delicious. If...

Taste Canada awards for culinary writing and publishing in Canada

Taste Canada-- The Food Writing Awards annually recognize writing and publishing throughout Canada’s culinary world, both English and French. The Food Writing Awards 2013 announced...

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