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Seasonal Recipes
Brussels Meet Brandy
Ingredients 10 Brussels sprouts, halved pinch of salt 2 Tbsp butter, divided 1 oz shot (2 Tbsp) brandy juice and zest of 1 orange 1 shallot, minced sprig of fresh thyme (leaves only) 1/4 cup dried cranberries Place the Brussels sprout halves flat side down in a frying pan. Cover halfway with cold water, and… »
Germans from Russia Borscht
Ingredients 1 can diced beets 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 head cabbage, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 large can diced tomatoes 1-2 cups cooked chicken or beef or lamb 2 quarts stock 16 oz frozen mixed vegetables 1-2 onions, chopped 2 tbsp. dill weed Put stock into a large pot and bring to a… »
Stuffed Butternut Squash
Ingredients * 1 medium butternut squash * 2 teaspoons neutral oil such as safflower Stuffing: * ½ cup raw wild rice * ½ cup raw white rice * 2 cups vegetable stock * ½ medium onion, finely diced * ½ cup red pepper, finely diced (about ½ a large pepper) * 2 cloves garlic, finely… »
Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients 10 plum tomatoes, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup fresh basil, leaves, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste French or Italian-style bread slices Traditional Aceto Balsamico (aged Balsamic Vinegar), optional Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. In a… »
Beet Leaf Rolls
I thought I’d add this meat-less wonder. This has got to the be the most awesome and addictive Ukranian/Russian/Polish dishes I’ve ever tasted. It was handed down on my Maternal Grandmother’s (Baba’s) side, for who knows how long. We don’t know the actual name of the dish (I usually just ask my Mom to make… »
Asparagus and Spinach Pesto
Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus spears, ends trimmed 2 cups spinach, washed and dried 2 garlic cloves, smashed 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup pine nuts, toasted (heated in a dry pan until slightly browned) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon salt (to taste, I used 1/2 teaspoon) 1. Bring… »
Warm Mushroom and Spinach Salad With Fennel and Tomatoes
Although this unusual salad has a mildly licorice flavour, it is fresh and light-tasting. Ingredients 4 tbsp (60 mL) vegetable oil 1 tsp (5 mL) fennel seeds 1 medium onion, cut in half lengthwise, then into thin slices crosswise 1 lb (500 g) mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground ginger 1/4 tsp (1 mL) turmeric Salt… »