Jul 24 2021
Weeknight dinners are a breeze with creamy avocado pesto pasta Is everyone at your house tired of plain old pasta? This recipe will definitely turn things around. It’s quick and easy to prepare, and the creamy avocado pesto has the perfect balance of rich, tangy and aromatic flavours. Healthy and versatile, it can be served …
Jul 23 2021
These bite-sized appetizers bring together classic Italian ingredients with a taste of the tropics. Mango and mozzarella may seem like an unusual combination, but they pair together beautifully in a sweet-and-savoury way. Mango, Mozzarella and Serrano Ham Bites Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Makes 4 servings Ingredients: • 1 ripe mango, peeled …
Jul 22 2021
Bring sophistication to a pub-style favourite by saying goodbye to the deep fryer and firing up the barbecue. Grilling jalapenos brings out their sweetness to counter the spice, which complements the rich flavours of mozzarella and bacon. Grilled Jalapeno Mozzarella Poppers Prep time: 15 minutes Grilling time: 10 minutes Makes 12 poppers Ingredients: • 2 …
Jul 21 2021
To unleash creativity and encourage scientific inquiry, it’s important to stimulate a child’s mind with exploration and play. Often, this is as simple as turning to your own kitchen cupboards. Baking soda, for example, along with other household products, is a key ingredient for activities and projects. Rain or shine, for birthdays or class projects, …
Jul 14 2021
the tomato,star of earth, recurrentand fertilestar,displaysits convolutions,its canals,its remarkable amplitudeand abundance,no pit,no husk,no leaves or thorns,the tomato offersits giftof fiery colorand cool completeness. -from Ode to Tomatoes, Pablo Neruda Neruda understood the suggestive majesty of the tomato, that culinary conundrum – both a fruit and a vegetable!, omnipresent and visually intriguing, memorialized as much on Warhol’s soup can as …
Jul 12 2021
The summer is a great time to take your green thumb from the garden to the kitchen. Packed with fresh veggies, salmon and protein-rich organic soy milk, this pasta is a wholesome dish that the whole family will enjoy. Make it with organic ingredients, or better yet, veggies and herbs from your garden. Additional recipes …
Jul 09 2021
Lighten up lettuce wraps by blending half the beef with meaty tasting mushrooms. Asian Lettuce Wraps Serves 4 Prep Time: 15 mins. Cook Time: 15 mins. Ingredients 8 oz fresh crimini mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic 1 tbsp minced ginger 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 tbsp canola oil 1 pkt Mushroom Seasoning Blend 1 …
Jul 07 2021
Tex-Mex Black Bean Burgers Prep time: 40 minutes Serves 4 Topping: • ½ cup (125 mL) tomato, diced • ½ cup (125 mL) cucumber, diced • 2 green onions, sliced • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) oregano • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice • 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil • salt and pepper to …
Jul 05 2021
Almond Fresh Fudge Cake with Creamy Chocolate Frosting This easy chocolate cake is rich and dense, and surprisingly easy to make. Makes 8 to 10 servings Ingredients: • 3/4 cup (180 mL) unsweetened cocoa • 2 cups (500 mL) all purpose flour • 1 3/4 cups (440 mL) granulated sugar • 2 tsp (10 mL) …
Jul 05 2021
It has been a while since I wrote a cheat sheet for the site so I figured it was time to do so again. Right now, I am the proud snail-sitter of about 10 snails. They will be going back into a nice spot in my yard very soon, not the garden where they were …
