Roast parsnips are one of my favourite winter side dishes. These fair organic beauties came from the Charlottetown Farmers’ Market. Naturally spicy and sweet, the unique flavour of parsnips is enhanced by a drizzle of olive oil, honey and a sprinkle of thyme, salt and pepper. Method: Heat oven to 200C/400F Peel or scrub parsnips Halve or…
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Summery Sesame Noodles
These are my go-to to-go noodles. They’re a little sweet and a little spicy. The perfect, portable, picnic fare – they’re delicious eaten cold. Ingredients: Kamut or Spelt Soba noodles, 1 package 2 peppers, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 2-3 cups snowpeas or sugar snap peas, Handful of cilantro, 1-2 carrots, grated Sesame seeds Sauce:…
Learn to Salsa
Learn to make salsa. It’s so easy and delicious! I’m not sure why I ever bought the pre-made stuff. Tomatoes are ripe and plentiful – it is the perfect time of year to make salsa. So round up all those local tomatoes bursting with juicy flavour. I got a pint of the last harvest of golden blush tomatoes…
Potato & Herb Salad
There are a lot of damn good all-american potato salad recipes out there. I didn’t think there was need to mess with a classic… Until I tasted this potato salad… I call it Commonwealth style because it’s more English than American in flavour, and the potatoes are Canadian. Here’s the recipe, inspired by the July issue…
Rosemary Cornbread
I was testing out loaf recipes for potential gifts. This makes a delicious appetizer accompanied with homemade rhubarb chutney and aged cheddar cheese. It would make a great hostess gift. (And yes, 2014 brings with it the goal that if someone is nice enough to invite me to a dinner party, I will be “with…
Island Hearth 