Family favourites (old and new)
This sauce is the bomb and you can add whatever you like for veg. I used seafood mushrooms but any kind of mushroom you like will do. Adapted from Easy Miso Pasta and the New York Times version Five-Ingredient Miso Pasta. 16 oz of pasta …
This recipe is a slightly modified version of Karen Bertelsen’s Garlic Scape Pesto and it is “knock your socks off” good. Thanks, Karen. Hey look, I did stuff (ha). June is garlic scape season and if you are lucky enough to grow your own garlic …
This is an adaptation of the red lentil soup I make frequently. It’s delicious and always even better the next day. It’s great drizzled with Peruvian Green Sauce or you could use yogurt mixed with some lemon juice and sumac. Ingredients 2 Tbsp oil (any …
This is a variation on Cheesy Broccoli-Zucchini Pasta from Marley Spoon. My version was adjusted for what I had on hand and I added a bit of extra luxury by putting some Mascarpone cheese into the sauce. Next time I think I’ll add some chili …
It’s fall and cabbage is in season. I LOVE sauerkraut so I thought I’d have a go at making my own. It’s surprisingly easy. Slice cabbage fine, salt it, let it rest for a bit, add seasonings (if you want them), and squish the bejeesus …
This is a recipe adapted from Canadian Gardening, Summer 2015. It’s a lovely accompaniment to any summer dinner party. Crust 1 and 1/4 c. flour 1/2 c freshly grated parmesan (or romano) 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1/2 c. chilled butter cut into pieces …
One of my resolutions for 2022 is to do what I can to combat food waste. That means when I go to the local green grocer I look for the veg that is on special and needs to be used immediately. Today Kin’s Apple Farm …
This recipe is a take on my Mom’s recipe. Like her, I have “difficulties” following recipes so I’ve adapted it a bit. Ingredients 1 chopped yellow onion 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 0z sliced mushrooms 1 C toasted walnuts 1.5 C …
Zucchini noodles (or zoodles) are easy to pull off, if you own a spiralizer. This recipe is based on the Spiralized Zucchini Noodles with Lemon and Caper Butter from Umami Girl (Hey Grrrrl, thanks). It was easy and tasted fabulous. I can see it being …
I love red cabbage and it’s good for you! Tangy and sweet, this German red cabbage and apple recipe makes a satisfying side dish that goes well with meats or a vegetarian rice bowl. I based the recipe on German Red Cabbage recipe from A …