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Tofu with Chili SunButter Sauce
Regrettably, I am very allergic to peanuts and all things containing them. This means that I have never known the (supposed) joys of peanut butter, peanut butter cookies, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and any kind of Asian peanut sauce with noodles. Being slightly more enamoured with dinner over dessert I have found the latter to…
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Energizing Raspberry and Blueberry Green Smoothie
Mornings have always been my true arch nemesis, there is little I loathe more than the sound of an early morning alarm clock, despite my best efforts to make the transition from sleep to waking as soothing and gradual as possible. I eat breakfast every morning (the best New Years resolution of all time) but…
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Buttered Mushrooms on Toast
All I can say about Buttered Mushrooms on Toast is that they are truly one of my all-time favourite things to make for myself ever in the entire world. Yes, that’s all. buttered mushrooms on toast: 2 cups of mushrooms, sliced thinly (cremini and shiitake mushrooms are my preference) 2 shallots, sliced into thin half-moons 1 tsp. olive…
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Spinach and Dill Phyllo Tart
On Sunday morning I hosted a celebratory birthday brunch for Ian with 4 Ontario expat friends, continuing what I hope is fast becoming a brunch hosting tradition. Over somewhat dangerously alcoholic peach sangria we ate an intensely piquant roasted root vegetable salad (the leftovers of which I am eating as I type), pancetta and red potato…
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Chewy Baked Tofu with Cucumber and Scallions
Tofu is a true culinary chameleon: when unadorned it is both unassuming and, to some, unappealing. Yet with the myriad of tofu choices, from the smooth and custard-like to the veritable sponge that is extra firm tofu, you can tailor this simple soy food into something special and satisfying. Baking is my absolute favourite method…