Category Archives: Recipes
Garlic Roasted Tomatoes with Quinoa Pasta – Arugula Salad and a Glass of Zinfatuation
The longer I live the simpler my dinners are becoming. Unfortunately for me, I’m enough of a food snob that almost everything I eat has to be fresh and this recipe meets both requirements. Thanks to my sister I’ve also … Continue reading
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Easiest, Fastest Thai Green Curry Fish (with yam and asparagus) known to humankind
This is great to prepare, especially after work when you don’t have much time. It literally takes 20 minutes to make and is fantastic. This recipe is for two people but you can go ahead and double it. 2 tbsp … Continue reading
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Best Rum Balls Ever
Here they are in all their glory! This year’s batch is ready to be shared! Dangerous Rum Ball Recipe here.
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Almond and Lemon-Crusted Fish with Spinach from Eating Well – gluten-free – dairy-free
Coming out of retirement has definitely put a dent in my search for great recipes but now that I’m in more of a work routine Saturday’s have become my day for trying something new. Last week was gluten-free lasagna (to … Continue reading
Banana Bread: using Kamut flour (gluten-free also available)
I’ve made this banana bread a few times now and it’s delicious. I’ve used both gluten-free flour (equal qty) + one tsp xanthum gum and Kamut and they both work out well. The original recipe was posted by the good … Continue reading
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Mango Avocado Salsa
Salsa: 1 ripe mango, peel and cut into small pieces 1 ripe avocado, same as above 1 tomato, and ditto 1/4 red onion thinly diced 1/4 cilantro finely chopped (or slightly less) 3 cloves garlic finely minced juice of one … Continue reading
Katrina Onstad: What’s Our Mania For Meat? Globe and Mail
I don’t often read Katrina Onstad but I liked this article or those of you interested in the ‘eat meat or don’t eat meat’ debate she dives right in there. I’m not sure how it happened, but I now live … Continue reading
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Easy Vegetarian Chili (gluten-free – dairy-free)
My year of relaxation allowed me the luxury of discovering all kinds of exotic and delicious dishes. However, my new life of work, coming home, having dinner and going to bed, (more or less!) means I need easy, fast recipes … Continue reading
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How to Make a Cheese Plate: Advice From the Globe and Mail
As anyone who knows me, knows, I love my cheese. My digestive system doesn’t love cheese, but I sure do. We had a little gathering a while back where I put out large hunks of too many kinds of cheese. … Continue reading
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