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Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables

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Roasted Brussels sprouts with pancetta vinaigrette

Roasted Brussels sprouts with pancetta vinaigrette

I love pancetta and always have a stock in my fridge, which beckons me to dig in. But let us unravel the mystery of pancetta. It is the...

Tomato, melon and red chilli salad with burrata

Tomato, melon and red chilli salad with burrata

I love burrata and find every opportunity to indulge in the creamy cheese. The Italian cheese originated in the 1920s in the southern...

Spicy bean dip

Spicy bean dip

There is a world of bean dips that span most cultures and cuisines and are relatively unknown but amazing. These bean dips are beginning...

Swiss chard, leek, herb, and ricotta crostata, with walnut dough

Swiss chard, leek, herb, and ricotta crostata, with walnut dough

Although I enjoy a savoury pie, I have been intimidated to make them because of the crusts. I realize that part of the magic is a...

Cold-brine pickled green beans

Cold-brine pickled green beans

Vinegar-brined pickles differ from fermented pickles; they are a more controlled process and are not dependent on the vagaries of yeasts...

Roasted beet, citrus, and olive salad with horseradish

Roasted beet, citrus, and olive salad with horseradish

I love trying and playing with new combinations that play on the palate and give new flavours. The salad starts with the classic...

Beet slaw with pistachio butter and raisins

Beet slaw with pistachio butter and raisins

I was intrigued by the combination of beets and pistachios. I am also a huge slaw fan, so I had to try this recipe from one of my...

Grilled radishes with dates, apples, and radish tops

Grilled radishes with dates, apples, and radish tops

A long time ago, I hated salads. All I was used to were the standard classic salads that most of us eat. I found them boring and...

Fried potato and cheese pancake

Fried potato and cheese pancake

While planning coursed dinner menus, I have to be cognizant of each dish's flavour profile. I choose dishes that are bright with spice,...

Kohlrabi with citrus, arugula, poppyseeds, and crème fraîche

Kohlrabi with citrus, arugula, poppyseeds, and crème fraîche

I love kohlrabi (also called knol kohl), a vegetable that most folks avoid because they do not know what to do with it. Although I do...

Spaghetti with small tomatoes, garlic, basil and chiles

Spaghetti with small tomatoes, garlic, basil and chiles

This is the perfect summer pasta: light, flavorful, and fresh. The recipe literally lists all the ingredients. It does not take much to...

Grated carrot salad with grilled scallions, walnuts, and burrata

Grated carrot salad with grilled scallions, walnuts, and burrata

This is a super simple spring or summer salad. I love how the flavours come together with the creamy burrata. Feel free to substitute...

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