I planted some summer squash seedlings at the farm in the spring and it looks like the soil at Blind Pig Farm is perfect for growing squash. So for the past few weeks, the gorgeous yellow squash have been staples in our weekly farm baskets that I ...
Quinoa and Lentil Salad
This recipe is courtesy of my mom. After gifting her an iPad a couple of years ago, she started spending some (OK a lot) of her free time searching the internet for recipes. We love all the new dishes that she's made and appreciate the added variety. ...
Cauliflower – “The New Kale”
From the fact that it is the new "it" vegetable to the fact that it has skyrocketed in price from $1 to $7 in just a few weeks, I feel like cauliflower is all everyone has been talking about lately. So obviously, I had to make a cauliflower dish and ...
No Hassle Burritos for a Crowd!
Life is starting to get busy around here. In addition to getting the kids to school, attending after-school activities, attending PTA meetings, getting together with friends, having date night with hubby and finding time for the occasional mani-pedi ...
Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach
Another meatless-Mondays staple at our house, this pasta dish comes together quickly and is great for vegetarians and vegans (just skip the cheese or sub with some vegan 'cheese' like Daya). If you have been following some of my recent posts, ...
Winter Salad
New favourite salad courtesy of the Globe and Mail. This crispy winter salad has great textures and loads of taste. The recipe calls for raw beets however I like to roast mine just a little. By roasting them for only about 30 minutes, they still ...
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Whenever I think of hummus, my thoughts go back to a restaurant on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand. That is where my husband and I spent NYE 2007 partying the night away (this was pre-kids and marriage) and it's where I had the best hummus of ...
Meatless Mondays Just Got Better!
This vegan (yes, vegan!) dish is rich and full of flavour. The key to this recipe is in the way the orzo is cooked and in the roasted garlic paste which combined give the dish a creamy texture. Everything else including the types of veggies you use ...
Chickpea, Cucumber and Sundried Tomato Salad
I've been making this salad for years and I just never get tired of it. I often make this for large get togethers or for pot lucks. It keeps well for a day or two so can be made in advance, it's vegetarian and vegan friendly, and the ingredients are ...
Corn and Black Bean Salad
Can't get more simple than this! Start by making the dressing in the bowl you will be serving the salad in. Once the dressing is made, just add all the other salad ingredients and mix. It pairs well with grilled meat and fish, so it's perfect for the ...