Luxurious Lentil Soup

Lentil soup is a luxurious thing. With its myriad variations, it can be smooth and fancy like it can be comfy and chunky. It can take on the flavour profile of almost any culture from Greek to Indian, and all those in between.I felt like making a more traditional comfort soup version (leaning into...

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Tantalizing Teryaki Glazed Salmon Salad

We love this salad so much, we make it all the time, great for a steamy summer night dinner! Put this together, no rhyme or reason...Your favorite greens, cooked and cooled soba noodles dresses with a bit of sesame oil, fabulous Teryaki glazed salmon BBQ'd on the "rock"! (No better fish vehicle for the BBQ) For...

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Messy but Beautiful Berry "Shortcake"

Wow, we know who the baker in this family is...not me!!We love the idea of a piled-high, messy, tangy, tasty berry shortcake, and made it come true. Using her Aunt's home- grown and homemade quince jelly, my gifted baker daughter swirls berries in a warm bath of this sweet and sour glaze as an extra...

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Silky Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Sometimes it's raining and you just want a carby comfort food. This is a luxurious and silky pasta dish that comes together quickly with a few key ingredients. It makes for a sumptuous dish and could be served in a smaller portion for a terrific "primo piatto" to a more elaborate meal. You will...

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Mom's Radical Rice Krispy Chicken

When Mom asked what would I like for my birthday dinner, the answer was ALWAYS, Rice Krispy chicken! The taste is unique and you'll see why it's so delectable. Buttered and baked. How could this be beat?!Plump chicken legs are best, but thighs work well too...and yes, you need skin on! Make a...

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Outrageous Orangy Skewered Scallops

This wonderful dish was served to us by my lovely friend Christa, a surprising and delicious delight! Grilled scallops scented with fresh bay leaves and orange citrus are unique, you just can't get enough of them, so addictive! This makes about 6-8 skewers for the BBQ.2 pounds large sea...

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Caramelized Cauliflower Parm

We clearly can't get enough of parm around here! This is a light, quick and incredibly delicious parm vegg version, awesome as a main dish or side. The Key is the golden caramelization of the cauliflower and the layered textures of the topping ingredients. One of the absolute best!! Lip smacking!Pre heat oven...

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Superb and Surprising Steam-Roasting

This is a seriously flavour- packed method of roasting, really with any root vegg.   Need to experiment!The caramelization that results and the creamy texture of the vegg is absolutely fool proof. Coupled with the added aromatics, especially bay leaf (one of my faves) this roasting trick...

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Sensational Southern Skillet Cornbread

OK- get ready, this is deadly!! Can't make this too often because it is too good, with butter! And with a hearty soup, you just can't beat it. Cornbread with bacon and cheese. Glorious!Easy to whip up. You will need a skillet that goes in the oven, cast iron or enamel works best!...

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Ultra Luscious Lemony Loaf

I am not a fan of Starbucks, the insistent name on the cup thing, the long disorganized lines and waiting herd, ugh! But, that glazed lemon loaf...no one can beat it but YOU!I have made this many times, for a quick, tart delicious treat. It is the dense, intense triple lemon injection that makes this...

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Chunky Choco Turkey Chili

I love a chunky chili but don't like the flavour of packaged ground turkey. If you can have your butcher grind fresh turkey thigh, that's a winner flavour. Combining textures is fun though so here’s my take on a chunky turkey chili, a variation of my cousin Suzie Q's fantastic turkey chili...

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Cheater's Chicken "Pozole" Soup

This Mexican inspired "Pozole" soup is absolutely heartwarming. I call it a "cheater's" version as the original recipe is made with pork shoulder which imparts a very special flavour. This is a quickie version to prepare while maintaining the layering of flavours which is so key to this...

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Mom's Marvelous Mediterranean Sea Bass

After years of enjoying this fantastic fish dinner at my Mom's, we decided to cook it together for our New Year's Day dinner. Firstly so we could have it again...yum! And secondly, so I could finally learn the nuances of the preparation. The visit to Mom's fave fish monger was the...

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