I do not know why Brussel Sprouts get such a bad rap. In our family they were always referred to as “Muscle Sprouts”, and cooked in a tasty way. I suppose they were traditionally cooked to death and took on … Continue reading
Category Archives: Vegetables
There is nothing better on a cold winter’s night than a steaming bowl of chili served with toast or cornbread. This comfort food will warm your innards. You will notice that we have added a tiny bit of dark chocolate … Continue reading
Sweet potatoes and heat go hand in hand together. This simple preparation for Roasted Sweet Potato Slices goes well with both roasted or grilled meats or vegetables. In the winter I will roast these in the oven, but come summer … Continue reading
These hearty Portabello Vegetable Stacks are wonderful to serve with barbecued steak, lamb chops or pork chops. I have also used them as an entree for a vegetarian meal. Some people may prefer to use raw onion, instead of the … Continue reading
What could be better for Superbowl Sunday than a nice bowl of Guacamole and chips to go along with all the other munchies. This recipe for Guacamole is a lovely combination of three avocados, cumin, cayenne,lime, garlic and fresh tomatoes. … Continue reading
We first experienced a really good Greek Salad on our first trip to Greece (what a surprise!) The actual surprise was that we ordered a Village Salad and that was all the ingredients listed below except for the lettuce. I … Continue reading
I can still remember the first time that my Mom made this recipe. She modified a basic casserole that someone had given to her and added the oregano and some old cheddar. Over the years, I have made a few … Continue reading
Now, don’t go expecting chocolate in this recipe. This carrot cake like square is made in the same fashion as brownies. There may not be any cocoa or chocolate in this square, but the flavour of the carrot mixture … Continue reading
What a lovely meal for a cold winter’s evening with a nice loaf of crusty bread. Enjoy! … Continue reading
This recipe is a perfect complement to Lamb Curry or in fact any curry recipe. I love the fact that you do not cook the carrots or beets to make this dish. I have seen the dish made when both … Continue reading