by Admin | Jan 12, 2020 | Entrées
Stovetop “Baked” Beans Makes 5 cups (1.25 L) Pinto beans have a mottled appearance similar to the pinto or “painted” horse from which they derive their name. They are a member of the common bean family and are related to kidney and black beans. This flavourful...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2020 | Sweets
Cranberry Pecan Muffins Makes 12 to 16 muffins Stock your freezer with cranberries if you are a muffin lover, as you’ll want to make these often. The maple syrup offsets the tartness of the cranberries and lends the muffins a deep, sweet flavour. 2 1/2 cups (625...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2020 | Soups
Zucchini, Corn, and Amaranth Soup Makes 8 cups (2 L) Summertime is a good time to make this soup, when fresh local produce and herbs are at their peak. To remove corn kernels from the ear, slice off the stem and place the ear of corn, stem end down, on a damp cloth to...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2020 | Side Dishes
Simple Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms Makes 2 mushrooms Sometimes we return again and again to the simplest meals. Here, the delicate and unique flavour of the mushrooms comes through. These whole sautéed mushrooms can be served as the “meat” on a plate or in a...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2020 | Side Dishes
Shiitake Mushrooms, Kale, and Sesame Makes 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) Shiitake mushrooms are native to China and Japan, where they are used extensively in their cuisines. Now popular around the world, they are found in most supermarkets and are known for their possible...