Who doesn’t enjoy a big steamy bowl of wholesome soup? One night I decided this would be the ticket to use up my bits and pieces of...

I’m back in TO from the ‘Peg and into full swing preparing for a new year. Happy 2012 to you and your loved ones! Speaking of loved ones…...

Forget the meatballs …well maybe don’t forget them if you fear a revolt from those who look forward to them…but you can add something...

What the heck do you use endive for outside of a scoop for an appetizer and in salad? I like to mix up and try varied vegetables in my...

It was a great Spanish cooking class last Friday. Intimate conversation, with genuine people. The Mussels in Deconstructed Romesco Sauce...

This afternoon I gave a Sushi Night!” class. Yes you read right…sushi night in the afternoon. We had the traditional Japanese sushi,...

It’s been about two months since I have been in my empty little nest. Turns out it hasn’t been very empty at all. My son, nephew,...

I am so blessed to have friends that really do care. All week long I have been receiving emails and phone calls asking, “Are you moved in...

Fresh fava beans are in season. Yipee. I love the way they look and their slightly crunchy texture and fresh like spring taste. They...

We’re moving at the end of the month. Not far, just a couple of subway stops down. So to lighten the load, we’re trying to consume or use...

Both my young adult children have busy lives with work, play, and whatever else they do. We have many discussions about their trying to...

A couple of inspirations for this recipe… I purchased a Rowe Farms whole chicken, very economical for about $14.95. It was begging for...

This dish is so fragrant and has the unusual pairing of prawns and chicken. It’s quick and one of my most satisfying comfort foods after...

Serves 2 (double or increase recipe proportionately if serving more people) 1/2 ripe firm tomato, medium dice 1 whole California Haas...

No milk, no bread, few veggies, little fruit….oh my…guess who needs to go get some food stuff tonight?? Thought I’d share with you my...

1 tablespoon (15 ml) + 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 small eggplant 1 orange bell pepper 1 small onion 4 large garlic cloves...

Chunks of Cheese n Crunch...Colours of Spring Salad Serves 4–6 2 cups purple cabbage, coarsely chopped 1 cup baby arugula leaves 1 cup...

Chicken and Swiss Chard Verde Enchilada Casserole with Tree Nut Shallot Sauce 3 boneless chicken thighs, cooked and julienned or shredded...

Chicken Phyllo Spring Rolls with Indian Inspired Cranberry Chutney Serves 6 Olive oil for frying and brushing 6 small chicken thighs,...

Indian Curried Corn and Tomatoes Serves 4 1 – 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil for frying ½ tsp. cumin seeds ½ tsp. mustard seeds 2 cloves...