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Make frozen yogurt at home

3 Mins read
Frozen yogurt is a creamy, tangy, and healthier alternative to ice cream. It’s easy to make at home with just a few…
Desserts

Churros

10 min Cook
Churros have a special place in Spanish tradition. Every fiesta (and there are lots of fiestas at the Canary Islands) has at…
Breakfast

Strawberry and granola parfait

1 Mins read
A parfait is a layered dessert or breakfast dish, traditionally made with alternating layers of yogurt, fruit, granola, and sometimes honey or…
Main dishes

Grilled cheese

8 min Cook
In my first year in Canada, grilled cheese got me confused a lot. I would hear people talk about it in everyday…
Breakfast

French toast

5 min Cook
In North America, French toast is a popular, delicious breakfast. Despite its name, this sweet treat is not originally French. The dish’s…
Sides

Forest tea

5 min Cook
Canada is famous for its vast and diverse forests. When we lived there, I was surprised to learn that schools often plan…
Sides

Canadian-style ginger root beer

30 min Cook
Canadian-style ginger root beer is a delicious, fermented, non-alcoholic (or very low-alcohol) beverage with a strong ginger flavor and a bit of…
Sides

Southern peach tea

5 min Cook
Rooted in the American South, Southern peach tea combines the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with the bold flavor of black tea,…
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Harissa paste

20 min Cook
Harissa is a vibrant, spicy chili paste that originated in Tunisia but has become a staple across North Africa, from Morocco to…

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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…
Ingredients

Cassonade, the rustic soul of French sweetness

2 Mins read
In the pantheon of French ingredients, cassonade—a coarse, unrefined brown sugar—shows the country’s love for artisanal simplicity and regional diversity. Unlike its…
Ingredients

Nettles, much more than a weed

2 Mins read
One of the joys of moving to the French countryside has been the daily walks along the quiet, winding roads that crisscross…
Ingredients

Seaweed, the secret ingredient from the sea

3 Mins read
Seaweed is no longer just a staple of coastal communities: it’s a global culinary trend. From the umami-rich broths of Japan to…
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Harissa paste

20 min Cook
Harissa is a vibrant, spicy chili paste that originated in Tunisia but has become a staple across North Africa, from Morocco to…