This is the first risotto that I ever made, and probably my favourite.  I learned how to make it while visiting friends in Australia, then trying to write down all the steps when I got home.  I am sure that I have missed some things from the original recipe, but this is a favourite.  It’s one of my go-to vegetarian options for large family meals.  It was the veggie entree at my family Christmas dinner, but was well received by[...]

Sometimes easy and simple make the most delicious of meals.  This can be an appetizer or light supper. Ingredients (makes 6 pieces): Scampi tails Fresh Italian bread, sliced 1 tomato, diced 1 cup spinach, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1 clove of garlic, crushed salt/pepper Directions: 1-Combine garlic and olive oil. Set aside. 2-Place bread slices on baking pan. Brush with garlic/olive oil.  Bake until almost crispy, flip sides and continue baking the other side until[...]

I Found this recipe on Jamie Oliver’s app for the iphone! Excellent and filling meal!! I ended up adding more tomatoes into the recipe then it called for. Ingredients: (serves 4) – olive oil – 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped – 1 – 2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped – 1 level teaspoon ground cinnamon – a bunch of fresh basil, leaves picked, stalks chopped – 2 x 400g tins good-quality plum tomatoes – 2 x[...]

Halibut is one of our favourite fishes.  Orange sauce seems to be a perfect fit with it.   The hardest thing though is deboning it! Ingredients 2 Halibut filets, seasoned with salt and pepper Olive oil Butter 1/2 cup chopped shallots 1 cup orange juice 1 cup stock ground pepper Directions: 1-Heat a generous amount of butter and olive oil in a pan. 2- When pan is quite hot, add the halibut.  Cook for several minutes on each side until nearly[...]

Gyoza Dumplings are warm meat dumplings with Asian flavour. The recipe is super easy and  is a variation of one I watched Anna Olson make one day. So simple when I make them with my step daughter she makes most of it herself. 1 small savory cabbage chopped finely 1 lb ground pork 1/4 cup sodium reduced soy sauce 2 1/2  TBSP both grated fresh garlic and ginger Fresh black pepper Won ton wrappers Combine all ingredients (except the wrappers)[...]

A beautiful, sweet salad dressing.  Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/4 cup Olive oil 3 small blood oranges salt, pepper Directions: Simply combine olive oil, the juice of the oranges, salt and pepper to taste.  Mix well. Serve over your favourite mix of salad like spinach, nuts and vegetables.

When I was in university, I went through an ill-advised microwave burrito phase. This tasty vegetarian burrito recipe, adapted over time through trial and error, is easy and so much better for you. Sweet potatoes are full of fantastic vitamins and black beans? Well they just rock for so many reasons. Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, diced
 1 smallish onion, finely chopped
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 19 oz tin of black beans
 1 cup water
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 1[...]

This is a very mild curry that my family loves. If you’d like to heat it up try adding some hot peppers or a TBSP (to taste) of your favorite hot sauce. 2 TSP Olive Oil 1 cup chopped Onion 1/2 Green Pepper diced 1 TBSP minced garlic 2 large Sweet potatoes cubed 1 head of cauliflower broken into small florets 3 cups Vegetable Broth 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 1 TBSP lemon juice 1 TSP each ground cumin, curry[...]

  This recipe was a mid-week fluke based on what was in the fridge and freezer.  It was last minute but it won’t be the last time I make it. I hope you enjoy it too. Ingredients: 2 pieces of salmon 8 pieces asparagus, cut to the length of the salmon 3 tbsps butter 2 tbsp chopped onion ½ tsp grainy Dijon mustard ½ cup cream 1 half package frozen puff pastry, thawed  Directions: 1-Blanche asparagus but putting in boiling[...]

Easy, delicious, and doable in a pinch, this recipe is sure to delight your family! Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 2 onions chopped 3 tbsp flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp rosemary 1 tsp pepper 1 1/4 cup broth 1/2 cup milk 1 cup frozen peas and carrots or vegetables of your choice 1 cup sliced mushrooms or vegetable of your choice 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken (or turkey) Pastry for double crust pie (frozen is fine!)** 1 egg mixed with[...]