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Caesar Salad

10 min Cook
Caesar salad is a delicious chicken salad invented in the United States Italian-American chef Cesare Cardini. The salad was so appreciated that…
Main dishes

Smoky tofu

10 min Cook
To make a great tofu dish, you need a great marinade. If you like smoky flavors, this sweet paprika marinade is at…
Sides

Black radish purée

15 min Cook
One of the best things about vegetables that grow underground is that they make excellent purées. Black radish has quickly become one…
Breakfast

Forest parfait

1 Mins read
Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and mint. If this doesn’t scream forest, what does? This parfait is sweet and tangy, with all the goodness…
Main dishes

Norcina

10 min Cook
Pasta alla Norcina brings you straigth to the heart of Italy. Umbria, often called the “Green Heart” of the country, is a…
Main dishes

Avocado pasta salad

10 min Cook
A salad with pasta in it? You will be surprised to know that Italian like their pasta and rice cold even more…
Sides

Zucchini with fresh herbs

10 min Cook
Wish for a light and refreshing recipe that won’t keep you over the stove and is ready in 15 minutes? This is…
Main dishes

Lentil and zucchini dhal

30 min Cook
Here’s a meal that manages to be both nourishing and comforting without demanding hours of your time. This lentil and zucchini dhal,…

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Ingredients

Lychee, a jewel in the kitchen

3 Mins read
From its ancient roots in Southern China to its current status as a darling of modern mixology and pastry, the lychee (Litchi…
Ingredients

Gram flour, the power of chickpeas

3 Mins read
Gram flour, also known as besan or chickpea flour, is a versatile and nutrient-rich ingredient that has been a staple in Indian,…
Ingredients

Black radish, a bold delight

2 Mins read
Black radish, or radis noir, is a striking root vegetable with a deep black or dark brown skin and crisp, white flesh….
Ingredients

Topinambour, a forgotten culinary treasure

2 Mins read
When we lived in Montreal, we would do most of our food shopping at Marché 440, an iconic public market where you…
Ingredients

Kale, from tradition to superfood

4 Mins read
Kale, a leafy green vegetable from the Brassica family, has evolved from a humble staple in traditional cuisines to a superfood celebrated…
Ingredients

Jackfruit, the king of plant-based comfort food

3 Mins read
Jackfruit is tropical fruit, native to South and Southeast Asia, that has become a favourite in vegan and vegetarian kitchens because of…
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