May 28, 2024
This cucumber, avocado, scallion, dill and lime recipe inspired by the NYT. Slice the cucs, salt to drain for a while, then mix with a couple of chopped scallions. Mix in 2 avocados, peeled and cubed. Squeeze a lemon or lime over and mix. Add dill and hot pepper flakes. Feta cream: A small block of feta1 cup sour cream, yogurt or whipping cream.Salt and pepper as needed. Combine ingredients in a food processor and... View Article
May 28, 2024
Barley and carrot salad with crispy barley and candied peanut crunch topping. Trying to up veg intake? I am posting various salad and cooked veg dishes. I think we can learn to love veggies if we don’t love them already. I do, it’s what we eat most. To make:4 carrots1 cup barleyA handful of parsley2 green onions, chopped1/3 cup golden raisins or another dried fruit.Microgreens Shred the carrot in a food processor. Cook 1 cup of... View Article
May 28, 2024
Do you like cime di rapa, aka rapini or broccoli rabe? It is bitter for sure but you can remove some of the bitterness by blanching in boiling water and replacing the water once or twice. For me it’s way too much work so I just boil it for a few minutes, drain and squeeze out excess water. I personally like some bitterness in food, like in radicchio, grapefruits etc., it suits my palate. This... View Article
May 28, 2024
Local spring asparagus, locally foraged morel mushrooms, soft poached egg, morel cream sauce. I was so excited yesterday at our farmers market to see Scott Moran @kelownaforagerwith piles of fresh morels and bagfuls of lamb’s quarter lettuce, all foraged in the hills and mountains of B.C. I wanted to prepare them the simplest way possible because everything was so fresh and beautiful. To prepare: Steam the asparagus until crisp tender. Wash the morels to remove any... View Article
March 30, 2024
Shredded salad with hazelnuts and sweet and tangy dressing. For the salad I used carrots and watermelon radish shredded with a vegetable peeler shredding blade. I added radicchio cut into thin strips with a knife (not torn) and chopped parsley. Add a handful of dried cranberries and toss everything together. Dressing:1 tablespoon maple syrup1 teaspoon Dijon1 tablespoon cider vinegar4 tablespoons olive oilCombine ingredients and whisk to emulsify. Toss the salad with some of the dressing.... View Article
March 22, 2024
Broccoli mashed potatoes. Folding chopped steamed broccoli into mashed potatoes adds a delicious element to this classic dish. You can keep it plant based by using potato water and plant based milk to mash the potatoes and fold in a little nutritional yeast for cheesy flavour. For a dairy version enrich the potatoes with butter, sour cream and grated Parmesan. I used a potato masher to puree them in the pot but for a finer... View Article
March 22, 2024
Asparagus, poached eggs, brown butter (or make a hollandaise). A departure from mid week oatmeal, weekends offer an opportunity to indulge and escape from the hurried weekday routine. For me it’s savouring the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, enjoying the simplicity of buttered toast, or experimenting with a different brunch recipe. I try to make weekends a little different than our every day routine. This simple dish is just what it looks like:Steam or roast... View Article
March 22, 2024
His and hers weekend breakfast. Previous post was “his” with poached eggs. This is “hers” with butter beans and soy “hollandaise”. It’s not like I “never” eat eggs but right now I am interested in creating more plant based recipes. Steam or roast the asparagus.Sauté half an onion, slivered, in olive oil or water, add hot pepper flakes, the beans, S&P, cook to warm it up. The “hollandaise” I used was a thinned out plant... View Article
March 22, 2024
Grilled fennel, steamed asparagus, butter beans, honey lemon vinaigrette. So fun to start seeing spring vegetables at the stores, not yet local produce here at the 50th parallel North but still good. 2 fennel bulbs, tops trimmed and fronds reserved. 1 bunch asparagus, root end trimmed. 1 can organic butter beans, drainedLemon zestHoney lemon dressing (below) Slice the fennel vertically into not too thin slices and steam until tender. Heat a griddle, either flat or with ridges. Brush... View Article
March 22, 2024
If you have leftover mashed potatoes and an air fryer you can make these crispy outside, soft and cheesy inside potato croquettes. 3 cups mashed potatoes passed through a ricer to remove any lumps.3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan or pecorino.3 tablespoon chopped chives Mix ingredients with a spatula until incorporated. Roll into bite size balls. Prepare three plates, one with rice flour, one with 2 egg whites whisked with a tablespoon of water, one with seasoned bread... View Article
October 12, 2021
Slow cooking red peppers stuffed with vegan ground, rice and tomato Passata..I have had cravings for a while for my mother’s food. She was an expert at cooking stuffed vegetables, such comfort food for me that for some reason I don’t make very often. It seems like such a production..This past week I brought back gorgeous striped red and orange bell peppers from Toronto that were perfect for stuffing so I did it. Made stuffed peppers... View Article
September 2, 2021
This is a no-recipe salad you can whip up in no time and it goes well with many dishes. I know it as an Israeli salad and there it is served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. To make dice tomatoes and cucumbers and chop an onion, combining them in a bowl. Quantities are up to you. Make sure you keep all the juices from cutting the tomatoes in the bowl. Add a big handful of... View Article
