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Baked Squash with Basil and Walnuts

Baked Squash with Basil and Walnuts

A new squash recipe which is extremely flexible, Italian inspired, and easy to make-ahead.

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Carrot, Red Lentil and Ginger Soup Recipe

Carrot, Red Lentil and Ginger Soup Recipe

This carrot soup was deliberately made heavy on the garlic, ginger, and spice to try and combat my cold. The red lentils add some protein and make it a full meal.

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Baba Ganoush Recipe

Baba Ganoush Recipe

Baba Ganoush is a delicious and healthy middle eastern eggplant dip or side to a fabulous meal of falafel, hummus, tabouli and pita.

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Ribollita Recipe (Cabbage and Bean Soup)

Ribollita Recipe (Cabbage and Bean Soup)

Ribollita is a healthy cabbage, bean and bread soup from the tuscan region of Italy. This vegeterian interpretation is delicious and easy comfort food.

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Banana Ice Cream Recipe

Banana Ice Cream Recipe

You will never look at a banana the same way after you have tried this. When I looked at bananas I used to see a conduit to peanut butter or a natural oatmeal sweetener, now I see ice cream.

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Yellow Split Pea Dahl Recipe with Potatoes and Coconut Milk

Yellow Split Pea Dahl Recipe with Potatoes and Coconut Milk

This healthy and nutritious dahl recipe is sweetened with coconut to help balance the fiery curry.

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Mashed Parsnip and Potato Recipe with Chives and Cream Cheese

Mashed Parsnip and Potato Recipe with Chives and Cream Cheese

Comfort food comes in many edible shapes in sizes. Sometimes it is pasta, frequently it is risotto, and if I am rushed for time soup is great.  It also can, and should, be delivered as mashed root vegetables with fresh herbs and cheese.

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Spaghetti with Truffles Recipe

Spaghetti with Truffles Recipe

What would you do if you had one black truffle? Would you use it sparingly, or use it all up in one amazing meal?  Amazingly meal, obviously.  According to Marcella Hazan, “This dish should be reserved for lovers“. Yes, yes indeed reading that was enough to convince me this was the recipe to use [...]

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Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

I love, love, love, love Brussels Sprouts and this is my favorite way to eat them. They are great when they are dressed up with bacon and nuts, but honestly, like so many things simpler can be better.

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Caramelized Leek Risotto Recipe

Caramelized Leek Risotto Recipe

The flavour of caramelized leeks is sweet, nutty and subtle. After trying caramelized leeks a few weeks ago them I knew there was a risotto with caramelized leeks in my future.

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Roasted Squash, Hazelnut, Kale and Goat Cheese Lasagna Recipe

Roasted Squash, Hazelnut, Kale and Goat Cheese Lasagna Recipe

This Fall lasagna is not your typical meat and bechamel lasagna, classics are delicious but why not try something more seasonal? First roast up cubed squash with spices and hazelnuts and that becomes your basic sauce.  Then wilt the kale into some tomatoes and start layering your sauces with your noodles, putting goat’s cheese and [...]

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Puttanesca Recipe with Feta and Spinach

Puttanesca Recipe with Feta and Spinach

Here is another variation on a classic Italian pasta dish. Recently I made a healthy spaghetti carbonara, this week it is spaghetti puttanesca. I started with the classic recipe but rather then using anchovies and olives to make it salty I used feta and olives. To make it a bit healthier I added [...]

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Squash Risotto with Blue Cheese and Crispy Sage Recipe

Squash Risotto with Blue Cheese and Crispy Sage Recipe

I think fried crispy sage is one of the best flavors in the world. It is a classic pairing with winter squash and it works beautifully in this risotto. The first time I had fried sage was when I made a butternut squash ravioli and topped it with a brown butter and sage sauce. [...]

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Easy Curried Squash Soup Recipe

Easy Curried Squash Soup Recipe

This warming winter squash soup recipe is something my Mum used to make. Thankfully, as an adult I appreciate the strong flavours and how easy it is to make.

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Shiitake Mushroom and Rapini Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Shiitake Mushroom and Rapini Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

When egg yolks are used in a pasta which feature vegetables it doesn’t have to be heavy at all and the eggs give it such a delectable and distinctive flavour, perfect for a vegetarian pasta recipe.

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Zucchini "Kugel" Casserole Recipe

Zucchini "Kugel" Casserole Recipe

I received the largest zucchini I think I have ever seen before as a gift from J’s family. At least I think it was a gift, maybe it was a challenge? I immediately thought of ratatouille, but I wanted to do something different (I will probably still make ratatouille with what is left [...]

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Sweet and Spicy Winter Squash Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Winter Squash Recipe

As the leaves turn rusty orange and we all go off to work in the dark, lovely winter squashes start appearing at the farmers markets. Winter squash like acorns, butternuts, buttercups, and kabochas are lovely in soups, pastas, stews and can be used in almost any recipe. In fact they are so nice in [...]

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Rapini and Feta Cheese with Rotini Recipe

Rapini and Feta Cheese with Rotini Recipe

After trying this pasta I am totally in love with rapini and looking for more rapini recipes. It is bitter and nutty, and so lovely with the salty feta.

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Green Enchilada Sauce (or Roasted Tomatillo Salsa) recipe

Green Enchilada Sauce (or Roasted Tomatillo Salsa) recipe

A recipe for salsa verde made with fresh tomatillos, a perfect enchilada topping.

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Spaghetti Squash Gratin Recipe

Spaghetti Squash Gratin Recipe

This spaghetti squash recipe combines cooked spaghetti squash with chives, sour cream and Romano cheese and then bakes it to make a delicious and different recipe.

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