Walnut Cookies
September 14, 2012 9:00 am 2 CommentsMelt-in-your-mouth four ingredients cookies that everyone who likes to cook should have in their repertoire. They are quick to make... View Article
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Parmesan Fries
September 13, 2012 9:00 am Comments Off on Parmesan FriesCall them French fries, pommes frites, freedom fries, chips, patatas fritas or oven fries, who doesn’t like them one way... View Article
Eggplant “Spaghetti” with Far East and Mid-East Sauces
September 12, 2012 9:00 am 2 CommentsI know that eggplant is not for everyone but I love it and maybe someone out there does as well... View Article
Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins
September 11, 2012 6:39 pm 2 CommentsI mentioned that with the abundance of blueberries in the markets I have been cooking with them a lot lately.... View Article
Potato Cakes with Smoked salmon
September 11, 2012 5:08 am 2 CommentsI made these potato cakes as part of a breakfast selection when I had non-vegetarian friends visiting, hence the smoked... View Article
Come Over for a Glass of Wine
September 9, 2012 9:00 am 7 CommentsOn my last evening in kelowna I invited two of Kelowna’s food bloggers Val and Laura (www.morethanburnttoast.com and www.anuneducatedpalate.com, respectively)... View Article
Roasted New Potatoes
September 8, 2012 9:00 am 7 CommentsWhenever I make these potatoes (which is quite often), my guests love them and ask how I make them. It... View Article
Grilled Salad: Romaine and Queso Fresco (or haloumi)
September 7, 2012 9:00 am Comments Off on Grilled Salad: Romaine and Queso Fresco (or haloumi)Have you used haloumi cheese in your kitchen? It features prominently in middle east cuisine and used for frying or... View Article
Pasta with Olives and Pistachios
September 6, 2012 8:43 pm 2 CommentsAlthough I cook pasta all year round I find that I tend to cook it more frequently in the fall... View Article
Yellow Bean, Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Salad
September 5, 2012 5:46 pm 2 CommentsBeans, green or yellow, are one of the joys of summer cooking. Buttery and tender they feature regularly on the... View Article
Roasted or Fried Chickpeas
September 3, 2012 9:00 am 4 CommentsHere is a simple and fun little appetizer to serve with drinks when you have company. I use canned chickpeas... View Article
Roasted Beet Salad with Balsamic Crema, Honey and Gorgonzola
September 2, 2012 9:00 am 2 CommentsSummer beets are completely different from what we get here year round. Summer beets are soft and sweet and take... View Article