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Za’atar Sweet Potato Fries with Lemony Garlic Aioli

March 12, 2017

Sweet potato fries seem to really divide people: either you love 'em or you hate 'em. I think everyone would love this recipe no matter which team they root for because of the fantastic flavour. This particular sweet potato fries recipe is healthier than the standard, thanks to the lack of frying, and they're crammed full of intense flavour ...

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Sweet and Salty Potato Salad + A Giveaway {giveaway closed}

May 21, 2016

Salads are one of the best summertime dishes. You can make it different and interesting at every turn by trying new ingredients, yet keep it light and filling at the same time. I think I became hooked on meal salads because I needed to pack lunches for work and I wanted something cool and easy to make. Grain-salads, based on ...

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Green Lentil Hummus

February 7, 2016

Did you know, according to the UN, 2016 is the International Year of Pulses? Pulses are dried legumes such as beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peas. Conveniently, us Canadians grow over 30% of the entire pea production globally (we’re so on trend). But if you haven’t quite incorporated these small nuggets of goodness into your ...

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Slow Roasted Za’atar Potatoes

January 21, 2016

Slow-roasted vegetables, particularly potatoes, are heavenly. They become soft and tender on the inside but earn a crispy and caramelized outside. Add za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice mix, and you’ve got a heavenly pan of goodness! Incredibly flavourful, this dish will surely be a hit. Not to mention perfect for winter months when ...

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Jerk Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Cilantro Dipping Sauce + GIVEAWAY {closed}

November 18, 2015

I have a confession to make: I hate eating finger-foods. Or, I should say that I hate to eat them with my fingers. To me it is messy and unnecessary. Call me a prude, but I would rather eat fork-foods. Or would that just be called… food? For those who love finger-foods, this is the perfect entertaining staple. The slight nuttiness of the ...

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Spicy Potato Chickpea Cakes

September 22, 2015

I’ve been hankering for a good falafel lately. Normally, you wouldn’t find this particular craving odd, but I’m not a huge fan of falafels, for one, and I also can’t remember the last time I’ve had one. But after day three of having falafel dreams drenched in garlic sauce, I knew I had to do something. These ...

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Barley Saffron Stew

November 3, 2014

I don’t believe there is a comparable feeling quite like leaving your workplace for another. I have recently been hailed by a wonderful new employer, which is exciting, but also devastating because I have to leave my wonderful colleagues and friends behind. Bittersweet, really. But there are times we need something new. A new flavour to ...

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Ancient Grain Salad with Herbs

October 23, 2014

I consider myself quite a healthy person. Sure, I enjoy baking gut-tightening treats but I also like to think I’m pretty balanced when it comes to what I put between my choppers. But the clouds part ways and the sun shines down when I eat a healthy dish that tastes absolutely amazing. Garlicy, creamy, chewy, flavourful, and above all ...

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Rustic Tuna Terrine

August 14, 2014

“People who love to eat are always the best people” – Julia Child. Oh Julia, how you speak such wise words! The mix of food and social is as strong as ever in our North American culture. The pleasure we take in both the food we eat and the food environment we’ve created shows that the act of eating is truly within the ...

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Salmon Gravlax with Gin and Earl-Grey Tea

August 9, 2014

This recipe is both pleasantly fishy as well as salty with a hint of sweet. The aroma of earl grey is prominent, and the gin undertones are subtle. Wait… Gin? Earl grey? Salmon?! What are we talking about? Gravlax, often thought of as a Nordic dish, is a sugar-and-salt cured fish recipe. This particular recipe for salmon, however, ...

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