Category Archives: Food Matters Project recipes

Cherry Almond Polenta Cake

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

I don’t often cook with polenta. Actually, I never use it. Well, I did once years ago, and I did not like the results. So when I saw that this week’s Food Matters Project recipe chosen by Jen of Prairie … Continue reading →

Posted in cakes, desserts, Food Matters Project recipes | Tagged cherry almond cake, cornmeal cake, polenta, polenta cake, polenta dessert | 8 Comments

Greek “Nachos” with Feta Drizzle

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

As many of you know, I participate in the Food Matters Project. Here’s how it works. “Each week, one member of the group chooses a recipe from the book. This member is the “host” for the week. The group cooks the … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizers, Food Matters Project recipes, salad dressing, vegetarian meals | Tagged cucumbers, feta dressing, feta drizzle, feta nachos, Food Matters Project, greek nachos, greek salad nachos, kalmata olives, Mark Bittman, mint, tomatoes, vegetarian side dish | 7 Comments

Summer Rolls with Thai Chili Sauce

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

Who wants to cook in hot weather? Summer has now arrived in full force here on Vancouver Island and it looks like it’s here to stay for a while. When I discovered that Alyssa from Everyday Maven had chosen Summer … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizers, Food Matters Project recipes, seafood | Tagged Asian appetizer, Food Matters Project, rice paper sheets, spring rolls, summer rolls | 15 Comments

Mediterranean Romesco Sauce

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

It’s worth the effort to make this sauce, if only for the aroma in the kitchen while preparing it. You’ll also be doing your body a favour if you make it, however. It is full of rich antioxidants and cancer-fighting … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizers, Food Matters Project recipes, sauce, vegetarian meals | Tagged anti-cancer properties of tomatoes and garlic, lycopene, roasted garlic, roasted tomatoes, romesco, Spanish tapa, tomato and garlic sauce, tomatoes | 12 Comments

Peachy-Coconut Sorbet

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

When I was a kid, a peach tree grew against our house right beside my bedroom window. While it seemed to me to be an endless source of angst for my dad, dealing with peach curl, earwigs, and fallen fruit, … Continue reading →

Posted in desserts, Food Matters Project recipes | Tagged coconut milk, Food Matters Project, peach, peach sorbet, sorbet | 5 Comments

Food Matters: Corn-Avocado Salad with Smoked Salmon

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

This week’s Food Matters Project challenge was to experiment with Mark Bittman’s recipe for Corn-Avocado Salad (with a Little Something Seared on Top). It was perfect timing for a summertime dinner salad. This salad could certainly stand alone as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Matters Project recipes, salads, seafood, Uncategorized | Tagged avocado, corn-avocado salad, Food Matters Project, Mark Bittman, seafood salad, smoked salmon, smoked salmon salad, southwest salad | 15 Comments

Updated Tea Sandwiches

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

My mom passed away recently. During the last few days, we’ve spent several hours reminiscing about life at home when we were kids. One of the things we had a good laugh over was some of the food Mom made. … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizers, breads, Food Matters Project recipes, vegetarian meals | Tagged chevre, dried cherries, Food Matters Project, Mark Bittman, tea sandwiches | 12 Comments

Apple Cheddar Panini

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

Panini–that trendy sandwich sold in coffee shops– likely had its humble roots in a plain old grilled cheese sandwich, which, come to think of it, was never actually grilled. It was flopped into a frying pan buttered side down, squashed … Continue reading →

Posted in breads, Food Matters Project recipes, vegetarian meals | Tagged apple, apple cheddar panini, cheddar, panini, smoked cheddar cheese | 1 Comment

Beans ‘n Greens Burritos–Canadian Style!

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

As Canadians, we often describe our country as being a “mosaic” of different cultures. The term is used to describe the mix of ethnic groups and languages that exist side by side in Canada. This meal can only be described … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Matters Project recipes, vegetarian meals | Tagged bean sprouts, burritos, fenugreek, Food Matters Project, mehti, monterey jack cheese | 9 Comments

Mexican Fruit Salad with Prawns and Tequila Lime Dressing

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

“If I’ve learned anything from a fortunate life, it’s that the quickest route inside another culture is through its food.” —Nancy Harmon Jenkins Denis and I love to travel. In his words, “It’s what we do best.” While we like … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Matters Project recipes, salad dressing, salads, seafood | Tagged ancho, fruit salad, grilled spot prawns, jicama, mango, melon, mexican fruit salad, oranges, pineapple, shrimp fruit salad, shrimp salad, smoked salmon, strawberries, tequila lime dressing | 10 Comments

Rethinking Bruschetta . . . and Remembering Italy

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

This week’s Food Matters Project challenge was to break away from the traditional bruschetta topping of chopped tomatoes, onions and herbs and to rethink the possibilities. It was fun dreaming up different combinations to top a slice of toasty, garlicky … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizers, breads, Food Matters Project recipes | Tagged asiago, avocado with artichokes, bruschetta, bruschetta ideas, bruschetta variations, pecorino, proscuitto, tomaotes | 9 Comments

Totally Green Salsa

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Flavour and Savour

Today is my 95th post (which isn’t particularly noteworthy) but it is my very first post as part of the Food Matters Project. A group of food bloggers take one recipe from Mark Bittman’s Food Matters Cookbook, adapt it, change … Continue reading →