Category Archives: Vegetarian
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil
Tomatoes, tomatoes everywhere! I know it is a cliché but there really is nothing like a beautiful, juicy, ripe tomato in season. With the lousy spring and early summer that Vancouver had this year I am unsure as to where … Continue reading
Poached Eggs on Toasted Brioche with Garlicky Mushrooms
I want to share a recipe that I hope will inspire you to get into the kitchen this weekend and cook some breakfast for a handful of people you like/love. Springtime is the perfect time to host an informal brunch. … Continue reading
Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Paprika and Garlic Croutons
After one sunny, warm spring-like day on Monday and a bit of sunshine yesterday we are now in for a week of grey skies and rainy weather. I am usually unaffected by the rain. I was born and have spent … Continue reading
Clementine and Blood Orange Salad with Fennel, Watercress and Toasted Hazelnuts
It is that time of the year. Spring is supposedly right around the corner but in my heart I know that those first spears of asparagus are still a good two months away. My palate is feeling a bit tired … Continue reading
Roasted Beet Salad with Farro, Feta and Radicchio
We made it back safe and sound from our weekend in Los Angeles and while Glen didn’t come home with a new trophy we did have a really wonderful time anyway. Glen was thrilled to be able to meet and … Continue reading
Truffled Macaroni
It is almost Valentine’s Day! Being on a Monday this year made me re-think my plans for a special Valentine’s dinner for the two sweethearts in my life. Things are made a bit more complicated by the fact that we … Continue reading
Poached Eggs with Creamy Polenta, Agrodolce Pearl Onions and Toasted Hazelnuts
My dear sister Lisa has been living in Los Angeles for the past ten years or so. It is hard when your very best friend lives so far away but fortunately she comes up to visit four or five times … Continue reading
Aged Cheddar and Apple Panini with Dijon and Honey on Pecan and Fruit Bread – Day 11 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
Wow, here we already are at day 11! One more canapé recipe for tomorrow and then… well actually, then I am going to be taking a few weeks off from here. It is not like posting everyday for 12 days … Continue reading