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Main dishes

Carrot and zucchini shells

12 min Cook
Carrot and zucchini are a great classic of pasta dishes, especially in spring. However, may I say “boring”? To make this plate…
Condiments

Aragula pesto (pesto di rucola)

1 Mins read
Arugula pesto is a bold, peppery twist on the classic Italian basil pesto. Fun fact: despite its popularity in English-speaking kitchens, “arugula”…
Sides

Greek salad (horiatiki)

1 Mins read
You probably know it as “Greek salad”, but in Greece it’s just “horiatiki”. Born in the rural heartlands of Greece, this dish…
Breakfast

Tomato and linseed toast

2 min Cook
It might look too simple to be true, but this tomato and linseed toast is delicious and satisfying. It’s perfect for breakfast;…
Main dishes

Leek and potato tart

45 min Cook
Leek and potato is a match made in heaven. It’s a classic combination for soups, casseroles, and even pizza. This pie is…
Sides

Poor man's zucchini

10 min Cook
Poor man’s zucchini (in Italian, zucchine alla poverella) is a simple and flavorful side dish originating in the seaside region of Puglia….
Breakfast

Pie in a jar

5 min Cook
If I could put pie in a jar, this would be it: ginger preserve, banana, chocolate cream, and caramelized pear meet granola…
Main dishes

Rosemary dog and potatoes

20 min Cook
There’s something undeniably comforting about hot dogs and potatoes: these classic flavors evoke childhood nostalgia and warmth. But what if we told…
Sides

Panzanella

1 Mins read
Panzanella is a flavorful and colorful salad from Central Italy, popular in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, Marche and Lazio. It originates…

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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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