Apr 16 2022
Did you know broccoli is a great choice for a home garden? Best in summer and early fall, a full sun or partial shade spot in your vegetable patch will make a great home for this vegetable staple. Home-grown, or bought from a farmer’s market, broccoli goes perfectly with this tasty frittata, full of fresh …
Apr 16 2022
Canadian asparagus is in season in the early summer – perfect for pairing with bacon and eggs in this frittata. Asparagus-Bacon Frittata Ingredients • 8 eggs • 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) salt • 1 mL (1/4 tsp) hot red chili flakes • 4 bacon slices, chopped • 6 asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces Directions 1. Whisk eggs with salt …
Apr 15 2022
Protein-rich eggs and fresh, seasonal vegetables are the secret to this healthy frittata. Well-known in the Mediterranean diet, the frittata can be enriched with any seasonal vegetables and cheeses to create your own personal recipe. This one features fresh summer squash, a good source of vitamin C along with some fiber and potassium. Zucchini and …
Apr 10 2022
Mexican desserts aren’t the first thing that leap to mind when thinking of Mexican cuisine. But given some of the outrageously delicious possibilities, maybe it should be. Here’s a sample that should convince anyone. Crema Catalana Crema Catalana or Catalan Cream is the Catalan version of crème brulée. An import from the Catalan area of …
Apr 09 2022
Calling flan a caramel custard is to do it an injustice. No mere pudding, this traditional Mexican dessert is the crème de la crème of sweets. Of course, not surprisingly, there are a hundred and one variations on the basic recipe. But sometimes the original is so much more than one can expect, to alter …
Apr 09 2022
Cheeseburgers, chicken thighs and hot dogs are common fare at summer barbeques, but what about guests who are looking to reduce their meat intake? In addition to traditional meat dishes, there are many ways to prepare meals on the grill that everyone can enjoy, including vegetarians. “Eating more meatless meals is one way to complement …
Apr 07 2022
A Something Different RecipeDeveloped by Dana Jacobi A healthy breakfast is the perfect opportunity to start your day off on the right track. This French-style omelet is fluffy and golden with the rich flavor of Parmesan cheese and sautéed spinach. Eggs provide protein and B vitamins and at only 80 calories each, they’re an easy, healthy …
Apr 03 2022
A recipe to spring you into the new season A great way to enter spring is spending time with your family and making new delicious recipes together. Celebrity chef Anna Olson shares her crowd-pleasing miso glaze cod recipe that is easy to make and only takes 35 minutes to prepare. Miso Glaze Cod Prep Time: …
Apr 01 2022
This is picture perfect: you bite into a juicy, delicious, flamed-grilled burger topped with tangy dill pickles, a fried sunny-side up egg, and slice of real Canadian bacon – all the while watching the sun glisten on the lake from a dock on Georgian Bay. Why not make this cottage daydream a reality? Chef Matt …
Mar 25 2022
This protein-rich dish is perfect for a homemade holiday brunch. Fresh eggs cook quickly in a fragrant red sauce with just the right amount of basil. A quick sauté of onions, garlic and tomatoes helps it bridge the breakfast – lunch gap. Whole grain bread adds cancer-protective fiber and keeps you full the whole afternoon. …
