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Breakfast

Blueberry chia pudding

1 Mins read
Last night I prepared a chia pudding with fresh blueberries and raspberry coulis. In 5 minutes, I put together a delicious breakfast,…
Sides

Cucumber salad

1 Mins read
In hot summer days, there’s nothing better than a refreshing cucumber salad to cool you down from the inside. This simple salad…
Sides

Zucchini rotis

15 min Cook
Zucchini rotis are a delightful example of how culinary traditions can blend across cultures. While rotis (or roti) are a staple flatbread…
Main dishes

Fanned aubergines in tomato sauce

45 min Cook
Hot days call for aubergines. Also known as eggplants, aubergines are a versatile ingredient in cuisines worldwide. Their mild, slightly bitter flavor…
Desserts

Red fruit iced pops

1 Mins read
When the heat comes and you need something refreshing, there’s nothing better than a popsicle to get a boost. I find store-bought…
Sides

Focaccia Barese

20 min Cook
Focaccia Barese owes its name to the city of Bari, a coastal town in the South of Italy, in the region of…
Sides

Steamed leek

5 min Cook
This elegant, minimalist dish lets the natural sweetness of leeks shine. Steaming preserves their delicate flavor and tender texture, while a drizzle…
Sides

Black radish carpaccio

1 Mins read
A study in contrast and simplicity, this dish celebrates the peppery bite of raw black radish, sliced paper-thin and topped with Grana…

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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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