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Grilled Seafood Salad: The Ultimate Summer Salad
One of my favourite salads as summer rolls around, is my Grilled Seafood Salad with large black tiger shrimp, jumbo scallops and calamari combined with grilled asparagus, zucchini and sliced hard...
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Spiced Mini Eggplant in Tomato Sauce: Achari Baingan
The Grand Trunk Road is one of South Asia's oldest and longest roads. For centuries, it's linked the eastern and western regions of the Indian subcontinent, running from Bengal, across north India,...
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Manita's Royal Quinoa with Olives, Almonds & Citrus
Inspired by my dear friend Manita's fabulous Quinoa Salad Citrus Vinaigrette that I enjoyed with her when we saw one another in Miami a few years ago, I created this simple and delicious Summer Quinoa...
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Poached Salmon with Homemade Mayonnaise
One of the most perfect summer dishes and in my mind the most elegant, is a succulent Poached Salmon garnished with sliced lemon, cucumber, fresh dill and served with a heaping bowl of homemade...
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Grilled Tiger Prawns with Chopped Scallions
Considered to be the "Queen of Prawns", Black Tiger Shrimp have a natural sweet flavour and moist meaty texture that when butterflied and grilled on an outdoor barbecue become a voluptuous mountain of...
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Traditional Scotch Shortbread: Irresistibly Buttery
Made with just a handful of ingredients, Scotch Shortbread is "the jewel in the crown" of Scottish baking. Perfectly crumbly, irresistibly buttery and wonderfully delicious, the story of shortbread...
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Yasu Premium Omakase Bento Box: Sushi at Home
My favourite omakase in Toronto, I am drawn to Yasu like a moth to a sushi flame, but during many restaurant closures during the pandemic, Yasu was one of the fallen comrades, that was until they...
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TOCA at The Ritz Carlton Toronto: Take-Out Dinner
The Ritz-Carlton in Toronto is currently offering TOCA's finest cuisine to enjoy in the comfort of your home during the global pandemic, with their 'Dine at Home' menu, created by executive chef Paul...
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Yellow Bird: The Ultimate Caribbean Rum Cocktail
Yellow bird is a delicious rum cocktail filled with tropical fruit. While the primary recipe features orange juice, pineapple and banana also make an appearance in many variations on the yellow bird....
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Red Curry Coconut Milk Salt Spring Island Mussels
This tropical Thai twist on the French classic Moules Marinières features premium quality Salt Spring Island mussels from the rich, cool, clean coastal waters of beautiful BC. Using Aroy-D Instant Thai...
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Brunch in Yorkville: Mark McEwan at The Hazlelton
Chef McEwan’s contemporary Yorkville hotspot located at the chic Hazelton Hotel, ONE Restaurant has a sumptuous tree-lined outdoor patio perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch. Celebrating my brother...
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The Ultimate Banana Bread: Moist & Delicious
Rich, moist and delicious, this is my favourite banana bread recipe. it's also a great way to use up over ripe bananas — the browner they are, the better. Dark brown sugar is key and a dollop or two of...
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Coq au Riesling: The Alsatian Version of Coq au Vin
Coq au vin can trace its history back to Roman times when France was a part of Gaul, which at the time included most of western Europe. A classic dish, Coq au Riesling is a chicken stew with much the...
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Tuna Salad with Avocado, Hard Boiled Eggs & Sprouts
Low calorie, low carb and a great source of Omega-3, this simple, light and delicious Tuna Salad recipe makes an easy weekday dinner paired with sliced avocado, hard boiled eggs and some fresh...
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Gluten-Free Venetian Carrot Cake: A Nigella Original
Not all carrot cakes are created equal, especially where Nigella is concerned. This recipe, "originating from Venetian Jews, which sounds refreshingly medieval, made as it is from ground almonds,...
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Thai-Style Cold Noodles with Red Curry Sauce
A simple pasta with complex flavours, this Thai-inspired Cold Noodles with Spicy Red Curry and Peanut Sauce is the perfect thing for a hot summer evening. Cold noodles are unique to Asian cooking, and...
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Ina's Foolproof Baby Back Ribs with Barbecue Sauce
One of Ina Garten's sensational summer recipes is her Foolproof Ribs with Barbecue Sauce, and her secret to perfect grilled ribs — cook them in the oven first! "There are two great benefits of this...
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Bon Appétit Mint & Cumin Spiced Lamb Chops
Ideally suited for summer grilling, Rack of Lamb is one of my favourite cuts of meat, and when sliced into single or double chops and marinated in a fragrant rub of shallots, fresh mint, parsley,...
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Swordfish with Leek, Shiitake & Fava Succotash
There's no other fish quite like swordfish. When marinating this succulent fish, my mantra is usually 'less is more'— a little lemon juice and olive oil, and that's it. However, this intense marinade...
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Niagara Peach, Blueberry & Arugula Salad with Feta
This healthy and colourful Summer Salad makes the most of fresh ripe Ontario peaches and wild blueberries when their at their peak during the hot humid months of July and August. Scattered over a bed...
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