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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

aka Clean Out the Frig Quinoa Salad. Be creative. Just follow the formula: start with quinoa, then add some herbs, some crunchy vegetables, some cheese, nuts, or seafood if you like and toss it all together with a little fresh … Continue reading →

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Banana-Walnut Chocolate-Chunk Cookies

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

What is it about cookies that makes them so irresistible? I can turn down a piece of cake with ease, but a cookie? Look out! Seems that Ormie the Pig and I have something in common . . . Straight … Continue reading →

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Saskatoon Coffee Cake

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 eggs 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1 cup Saskatoon berries Filling: 3 tbsp. … Continue reading →

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Summertime Strawberry Arugula Salad

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Fresh strawberries in the local markets mean that summer, my favourite season, is finally here. My childhood summertime memories of are of sunshine streaming through the apple tree and into my bedroom window, slathering homemade strawberry jam on toast for … Continue reading →

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Walnut and Parmesan Crusted Halibut (or Chicken) with Chardonnay Butter

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

This recipe is a variation of the classic Parmesan Chicken, but I changed it a little and used it on halibut. Success! The crusty coating provided a great contrast to the tender fish. With a freezer full of fresh halibut … Continue reading →

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Blue Cheese and Walnut Wafers

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

Blue Cheese and Walnut Wafers, cut with a tiny star-shaped cookie cutter These don’t look particularly fancy, but they pack a lot of flavour. I use the food processor to mix the indredients, but the trick is not to overmix. … Continue reading →

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