Earlier this fall I had the chance to visit Nourish Cafe and Cooking School and take the Contemporary Chinese cooking class. We learned how to make tasty, healthy versions of some great Chinese dishes. They are not complicated recipes, so you can make them at home – even on a weeknight after work. I also […]
Main Dishes
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Fall Flavours Bowl with Quinoa, Pumpkin Seeds and Brussel Sprouts
Bowls are not a new concept, but they’re one I like. They are simple to prepare, with an almost infinite number of varieties. Just toss up some healthy ingredients with contrast and crunch, add a flavourful dressing and you’re done. Each person can self-serve their own flavour combination. And there’s often leftovers. This is a […]
Kale, Red Onion and Bacon Quiche
An excellent 100-mile diet quiche for Spring in the Pacific Northwest. Every single ingredient can be sourced locally and it was a hit at our last Sunday Cooking Collective. Quiche is excellent at every temperature. Great to bring to a picnic, to serve at a party or eat for dinner on a weeknight. There are four […]
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Refried Beans
These are beans, simple and tasty. This recipe was shared to us by a friend, by way of Denmark and Mexico and was part of our Mexican Fiesta Cooking Collective. They’ve got lots of flavour (mmm.. Bacon fat!) and a hint of heat. If you like your beans spicier, try adding chopped jalapeños at the […]
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Immune-Boosting Cremini Buckwheat Pizza
Winter. It’s that time of year when the holidays are over, but cold and flu season lingers like long-staying houseguests. Now’s a great time to get food working for your immune systemThis pizza recipe is in high rotation at our house. We’re always ready to eat pizza, and fighting colds seem the perfect reason this […]