This recipe takes a lot of preparation, but it is well worth the effort. It’s a most delicious and hearty dish to eat in the autumn & winter. You can prepare the dish ahead of time and then reheat when
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Here is a hybrid of mango salsa and an Israeli salad (aka Arab salad or chopped salad – basically consists of finely chopped tomatoes, cucumber and onion). It’s a great accompaniment to grilled BBQ in the hot summer days when
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Carrot Ginger soup is a classic soup that I remember eating regularly at a little vegetarian restaurant I frequented in the winter while I was a student at the University of Toronto. It is souper easy (ha ha!) to make
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This salad is fresh, delicious and super easy. It is a variation on tabbouleh salad – a middle eastern staple. I have replaced the cracked wheat (bulghur) with black quinoa and added in cilantro and pistachios. Black quinoa seems to
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According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is associated with the water element. This element relates to the kidneys and urinary bladder. Winter is the time to protect and nourish the kidneys and yin aspect of ourselves. Cultivating, nourishing and balancing
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This green pea soup is adapted from The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook. It’s a delicious and easy to make recipe that everyone will love. You only need a bit of planning ahead to soak the split peas. Serves: 4 – 6
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I was having a BBQ the other day and thought I needed to try something new. I was tired of the same old kebabs, hamburgers and steaks. So, I found some ingredients in my fridge and decided on this delicious,
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