‘Tis the season of eggnog, sugar cookies and holiday parties (slash cocktails). In other words, big-time indulgence. Don’t misunderstand me. There’s room for indulgence. Guess what there’s also room for? Healthy seasonal options. No word of a lie. Like mandarin oranges, in-shell nuts and Lifesavers candy books, pomegranates = Christmas time. This recipe incorporates pomegranates in…
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How to: Make Great Salads for Lunch
I love variety. The prospect of having the same thing for lunch every day makes me shudder. Is that normal? Regardless, I’m going to share one of my sneaky lunch tips to make you ‘brown baggers’ feel a little wild. Yee haw. First, raid your fridge and your pantry and make a mental note of…
How To: Tomato Salad
Does it really get any better than that?? Biting into the flesh of a juicy tomato in the peak of tomato season can be just as satisfying as biting into a big juicy summer peach. And there really is no better way to enjoy a bright red tomato than in a super fresh and super…
How to: Salad Dressing
Convenience food items definitely have their place in your fridge and pantry. Canned tomatoes make an excellent addition to chili’s and stews, canned corn and canned beans are great for tossing in salads, and pre-cut vegetables and fruit make snacks and weekday lunches and dinners that much easier. But when it comes to topping your…
How to: Zucchini
Raise your hand if you own a garden (or if you’re the lucky-duck neighbour of someone who does) and you’re in zucchini overload. Raise it again if you’re going to roll your eyes the next time someone suggests making zucchini bread. That’s what I thought. I’m here to help. This raw zucchini salad is perfecto…
How to: Potato Salad
I’m certain I was Irish in a previous life. And if I do finally manage to take that trip out to the east coast, when I set foot on PEI, there’s an excellent chance I won’t come home. Advantage: potato. My most favourite starch. This time of year, new potatoes abound at farmers’ markets. I…
How To: Asparagus
While official asparagus season falls in the months of May and June, I still find myself craving this green vegetable all summer long. It also happens to be one of the easiest and simplest veggies to prep, making it the perfect vegetable for the weeknight dinner rush. And best part…no knife required! Step 1: Grab…