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Desserts

Banana bread

50 min Cook
Is there anything better than the smell of banana bread fresh out of the oven? Me thinks not. Banana bread traces its…
Main dishes

Tabbouleh (parsley salad)

10 min Cook
Tabbouleh is a herb-forward salad that traces its roots to the Levantine region of the Middle East, particularly Lebanon and Syria. Often…
Main dishes

Bell pepper tart

50 min Cook
Tarts are real saviors in the kitchen: colored, flavorful, adaptable to all occasions: if you have a couple of spare bell peppers,…
Main dishes

Green bean and chicken salad

10 min Cook
Green beans are one of my kitchen staples, bridging the gap between comfort and nutrition. Packed with fiber, vitamins A, C, and…
Main dishes

Pasta with aubergines

15 min Cook
Aubergine is the queen of summer in Italy: grilled, pan fried, baked, and obviously as a condiment for pasta. In this dish,…
Sides

Crostini with marinated zucchini

10 min Cook
Here’s a lazy snack for when you’re hungry but you don’t want to spoil your meal. With a few simple ingredients, you…
Breakfast

Make the perfect overnight oats

2 Mins read
Overnight oats are the ultimate no-fuss breakfast: creamy, customizable, and ready when you are. The best part? You don’t need a recipe,…
Main dishes

Couscous with vegetables

20 min Cook
Couscous, a staple of North African cuisine, is a dish rooted in community and the rich flavors of the Maghreb. Originating from…
Main dishes

White Parmigiana

50 min Cook
Inspired by the classic Italian comfort of Parmigiana, this White Parmigiana (Parmigiana bianca di zucchine) re-imagines tradition with a lighter, creamier touch….

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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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