Who’s got 87 pounds of zucchini? Tis the season! Well, gardeners…and friends and neighbours of gardeners…and distant acquaintances of gardeners…and coworkers of acquaintances of gardeners. And anyone one else bogged down with more zukes than they know what to do with. We’ve had zucchini up the wazoo before, too. Like when we made: Zucchini Fritters…
Seasonal Cooking
Grilled Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Pizza
We’re in PRIME grilling season here in Canada. When you live in a freezing cold climate more than 50% of the year, cooking and eating al fresco is one of life’s great pleasures. Which is why come summer, we take full advantage of the barbecue. You all know we like our pizza on the regular over…
Almost-Veggie Pot Pie
Pot pie is the epitome of winter comfort food. And there is no reason we need to wait until we have an extra large turkey dinner or a leftover roast chicken to enjoy this pastry topped wonder. Because, as this Almost-Veggie Pot Pie proves, pot pie is so much more than it’s poultry parts. The…
Sweet Potato, White Bean & Peanut Butter Stew
This recipe comes to us courtesy of…ourselves! Originally published on the blog 5 years ago, we thought it was time for a revamp. New photos, fewer ingredients, simpler method – even MORE delicious! We’re so in love with this rich and creamy sauce. The peanut butter is a revelation and it must never ever ever be…
Indian Spiced Pumpkin and Lentil Soup
This is a straightforward crazy delicious recipe requiring no background story. It is: Simple Savoury A pinch spicy A wee bit sweet & Luxuriously satisfying Oh, and it feeds a crowd because you use an entire can of pumpkin, a full tetra pack of vegetable broth and a full can of coconut milk. No awkwardly…
Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Pasta Bake
We’re in the thick of casserole season now, folks. As the last local farmers’ markets shutter for the season and unseasonably warm weather means anything above freezing, it’s time to get friendly with your bakeware again. And if you’re into filling that bakeware with loads of pasta and cheese…welcome home, friend. This recipe is an…
3-Ingredient Chia Jam
Jam in 15 minutes. It’s possible! This is not even fake news, people. All thanks to the magical magic of chia seeds. Of the same fame as 1970s Chia Pets. I swear. These little seeds have rocketed to the top of nearly every ‘superfoods’ list at some point in the last 5 years. We don’t…