If I had to choose my taste preference in food, it would be spicy. I have gone head-to-head with some seriously spicy dishes in the past, sometimes out of curiosity, and other times, as a challenge. I have even embarrassed myself on a second date trying to be a heat hero while setting fire to…
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Summer Medley with Garlic Scapes
The beginning of summer is a great time of year for fresh garlic scapes. These vibrant, green, curly stalks of garlic tops impart a great garlicky flavour but are mild enough to use in salads, soups, pasta sauces, and hold their own as a main ingredient in vegetable stir-fries. They’re nutritious (vitamin K, folate, vitamin…
Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
This is a great recipe for an easy and quick vegetable side to complement any weekday meal. It’s savoury and delicious and because cauliflower is one of those vegetables that doesn’t have a strong flavour; it can pretty much go with anything. The best part about it is it’s not steamed or boiled. Don’t get…
Winter Beef Stew
Brrr. On cold winter days like these, there’s nothing better than staying warm under my double duvet (<– you read that right, TWO duvets) covers pulled right up to my ears. Everything is so toasty right from my toes to my nose. But we can’t all stay in bed all day, right? So, staying warm…
Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Can I let you in on a little secret? I don’t really like squash. There. I said it. It’s okaaayy but I find the texture is a bit too mushy and sweet for my liking, especially for a vegetable. I prefer my veggies to have a bit of crunch and squash just doesn’t do it…