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Lentil Salad with Cumin Roasted Vegetables
Yet another salad recipe, this one featuring the warm toastiness of roasted vegetables dusted with cumin before a turn in a hot oven. I bought a box of Laird’s Lentils from GRAIN, a small but dedicated company committed to selling grains sourced from Canadian farmers (many grains are shipped and processed overseas, never making it…
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Best Ever Bread Salad
Vancouver is hot right now, almost as hot as Ontario but without the humidity. In fact, the humidity is missed (I never though I would say that) because Vancouver is currently blanketed by the smoke of over 150 forest fires; the sky and mountains look they’ve been swallowed by The Nothing from The Never-ending Story.…
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Chicken Drumsticks with an Apricot Ginger Glaze
I just hosted one of my last dinner parties in our apartment. Ian and I are moving at the end of the month to a brighter space (and a better kitchen) and soon our apartment will be a maze of boxes and deconstructed Ikea furniture. I wanted to get in one last dinner, one that…
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Greek Yogurt and Basil Salad Dressing
I make a LOT of salads. Salads for lunch at work, giant salads for dinner, salads forever. I think it’s the colours that draw me in every time, putting together a huge plate of fresh brightness is a lovely way to play in the kitchen. My standard dressing is sherry vinegar, olive oil, salt, and…
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Warm Pita Topped with Caramelized Onions and a Fried Egg
There’s something to be said about a meal that is inexpensive to make, elegant to look at, and exceptionally easy to eat. This all-in-one recipe is great for nights when you get home from your run after work, sopping wet from the rain and in dire need of a shower and a warm pair of…