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Fresh Pumpkin Potato Pancakes
It's that time of year again. Lots of yummy delicious varieties of pumpkin and squash available. In this jazzed up yummy potato pancake,...
Oct 16, 20182 min read


Big Thick Chocolate Chunk and Chip Cookies
Many of my cookie recipes are light, crispy, and chewy on the inside. The other night I was craving a thick tender chocolate chip...
Mar 17, 20182 min read


How to Make Chickpeas in an Instant Pot
I just made some chickpeas in my Instant Pot. They taste slightly sweet, have the scent of herbs and savoury onion flavour. In short,...
Jan 11, 20182 min read


Channa with Toor Daal: Staple Indian Dish
Three inspirations happened to bring this recipe to life. One, it is very high in nutrients and fibre. Two, I went to Iqbal and...
Jan 5, 20183 min read


The Perfect Brownie
If you were to ask my kids what flavour I would choose, given the choice of vanilla or chocolate, I think they would say vanilla. ...
Oct 16, 20172 min read


Salad Time with Elaine
I asked my friend Elaine over for her belated birthday lunch. She's a very active cruise line agent and for this reason, it's a treat to...
Oct 11, 20172 min read


Deep Dark Delicious Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
If you have a garden and zucchini was one of your bountiful produce this year, bet you're looking for ways to use it up! Even if you...
Sep 11, 20172 min read


Sometimes You Feel Like Lemon
I went to visit my daughter in Winnipeg end of March this year. The family was gathering for my Mom's special 95th birthday. When I'm...
Jun 3, 20172 min read


Cacao Rich Nut Truffles
To start, you are welcome. I hear the thank you's. These confections are made with healthy organic ingredients. No added sugar. Just...
May 22, 20172 min read


Mussels in Ginger Coconut Water Broth with Fresh Pineapple
Picture the scene. On your way home from a productive and challenging day. Don't feel like cooking but craving something satisfying,...
May 12, 20172 min read


Puffy Dutch Apple Pancake
When I lived in Winnipeg in the 80's, a Sunday family brunch tradition was to go to the Original Pancake House. It was difficult for me...
May 7, 20172 min read


Spicy Chickpea Sesame Hummus
Eating more beans or "pulses", using a modern day buzz word, seems to be the way to go. Beans add more fibre and fight against disease....
Apr 28, 20172 min read


Ontario Peach Oatmeal Pancakes for Brunch!
It’s Ontario peach season. The organic carton of Ontario peaches I purchased yesterday were literally perfect. Juicy, velvety and...
Aug 21, 20162 min read


Have You Taken Your Pulses Lately?
“Pulses are part of the legume family, but the term “pulses” refers only to the dried seed. Dried peas, edible beans, lentils and...
Apr 7, 20163 min read


Baked Korean Beef Ribs (“LA Galbi”: 갈비)
Whenever I go into Rowe Farms, I check out which cuts of meat are reasonably priced. To my amazement the Korean Beef Ribs, also know as...
Nov 27, 20152 min read


Organic Gluten Free Buckwheat Groats
Today I was making some organic gluten free toasted buckwheat groats for my power lunch salads. I make about 4 to 6 servings to portion...
Nov 26, 20152 min read


Gluten Free Coconut Pancakes
I love the flavour of coconut. Imagine how much flavour gluten free coconut pancakes pack. Many gluten free coconut pancakes taste more...
Oct 17, 20153 min read


Poached Eggs…In the Shell?
I love eggs. Period. Most people love their eggs, right? And now with the updated nutritional information, they are actually good for...
May 31, 20151 min read


Barberries and Spice Make Everything Nice…A Ground Turkey Tale
If you ever want to try your hand with the cuisine of South Asia and the Middle East, Iqbal is your one stop shop for those hard to find...
Mar 24, 20152 min read


It’s Hip to be a Coffee Cake Square!
This cake is moist, full of flavour, and addictive. It’s made with healthful ingredients. All the ingredients I used were organic. An...
Jun 26, 20142 min read
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