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Main dishes

Moroccan style burgers

5 min Cook
Some time ago I made a delicious couscous Buddha bowl. In spite of going back for seconds, I still have half of…
Main dishes

Couscous Buddha bowl

20 min Cook
We love Buddha bowls. They’re perfect for when you need to finish up ingredients in the kitchen, and they bring a lot…
Desserts

Beat the heat with homemade popsicles

4 Mins read
As the temperature rises, there’s nothing more satisfying than a cold, homemade popsicle. Store-bought versions can’t compare to the fresh, customizable flavors…
Condiments

Carrot sauce

15 min Cook
More than once I tried to move away from mayonnaise as a condiment for burgers and sandwiches: yes, it’s delicious, but it…
Desserts

Strawberry salad

1 Mins read
I love strawberries. Packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber, these colorful berries support heart health, boost immunity, and even help regulate…
Main dishes

Pear quiche

50 min Cook
If you like pears or have some to use up, you’ll love this egg-less quiche. The pears, browned with sage and thyme…
Main dishes

Nettle risotto

20 min Cook
There’s something magical about foraging for wild greens, especially when they grow just off your yard. Often overlooked as a weed, stinging…

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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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