Sometimes there’s a simple ingredient that pushes a dish from good to sublime. In this case, Norene Gilletz‘s Quinoa Pilaf, it’s the lemon juice, which brightens and heightens all the flavours. Don’t even think about omitting it. Get yourself a few basil starter plants. (I bought three at Fruits Haby on Victoria Avenue for about $2…
Quinoa Greek Salad – A Major Serving of Glee
A good recipe fills me with glee. Sharing a good recipe just increases the glee exponentially. Thank you for allowing me the pleasure to be your Jittery Cook for practically 6 years. As the anniversary of our relationship approaches, I can’t help looking back with astonishment at the accumulation of glee! For a long time now, I’ve had a hankering…
Stuffed Zucchini – Happy ZZZs
Psst. Wanna know how to get a good night’s sleep? Check out the Fitbit One. It’s a minuscule device that measures your every move. Hook it onto your pocket or bra and head on out. You’ll be spurred into walking your tootsies off, and afterwards, depleted enough to easily drift into the land of nod. When you’re…
Rice Noodles – It’s all about the Sauce
Now that you’ve learned to make Roast Chicken Cucumber Mint Noodle Bowl from Simply Vietnamese Cooking by Nancie McDermott, you must be wondering what else you can possibly serve with her wonderful Vietnamese Dipping Sauce. Wonder no more. Toss together the ingredients below and ring the dinner bell.
Parmesan Barley Soup with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Do you have a bag full of parmesan rinds patiently waiting for a recipe to enhance? If not, you can knock on my door and I’ll hand you a few. They are precious little slabs that will make your recipes, particularly Parmesan Barley Soup, pop with flavour. Jovina Coughlin inspired this Parmesan Barley Soup. She’s my go-to…
Green Veggie Burgers – Farm Fresh
You’d be hard pressed not to get enough greens in your diet at this time of year, but if you’re tired of the same old green greens, try turning them into these Green Veggie Burgers. They freeze well and will get you through those tough moments of feeding your anti-carnivorous friends. Green Veggie Burgers 1 1/2 c quinoa,…
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