Author Archives for Dina

Roasted cauliflower and quinoa salad

June 22, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina 4 Comments

Just to vary the theme a bit from pasta and potato salads I thought I’d pull out the quinoa from... View Article

June 19, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Beets and gorgonzola is one flavour pairing that was meant to be. The smooth, creamy, slightly pungent gorgonzola set against... View Article

June 16, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Local farm cucs are not yet available here but I found these little ones the other day at the store... View Article

June 14, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina 6 Comments

I have been thinking of making a carrot cake for some time, never getting around to actually doing it. I... View Article

June 10, 2017 4:05 pm Published by Dina 2 Comments

My trip to the local market today did not yield much. A couple of bunches of garlic scapes, a few... View Article

June 7, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Whether you cook vegetarian or not, well cooked beans from scratch are good to have in your cooking repertoire. This... View Article

June 5, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

The ricotta I picked at the market the other day from Bella Stella Cheese and used with the pappardelle was... View Article

June 3, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

If you have a food processor you can whip these vegetarian burger patties in no time. Push the flavour up... View Article

June 1, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

You know that saying that you can never be too thin, too rich or eat too much pasta? Well, the... View Article

May 30, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

When we lived in Calgary I used to go to the farmers market every Saturday and never missed a stop... View Article

May 27, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

I may have mentioned before that I am addicted to Master Chef Australia. I am watching the 2014 season and... View Article

May 25, 2017 10:00 am Published by Dina 6 Comments

Rice pudding is one dessert I can never refuse. I can say “no” to chocolate cake, fruit crisps, and even... View Article