The heat wave continues as we enter the third day of the heat alert. All winter, we have been waiting for the warm weather, but 38 degrees C is hot and with the humidity, brutal. The good news is that … Continue reading
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Every cook needs a make-ahead salad for family get togethers, buffets, and barbecues. This Marinated Mixed Vegetable Salad is colourful and tasty with a pleasant vinaigrette. Substitute with seasonal vegetables when making this salad during the growing season. Very yummy! … Continue reading
What better way to enjoy the natural flavour of asparagus, than by grilling it. Fresh Asparagus lightly coated with olive oil, salt and pepper is cooked over a hot grill, carmelizing the natural sugars in the spears. Grilled Asparagus is … Continue reading
Just when you thought I could not come up with yet another way to serve asparagus, I present to you Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto. Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto is finger food at it’s finest. The combination of the tender crisp … Continue reading
Asparagus Strudel is the perfect vegetable and starch combination. When I made it this week, I served it with barbecued salmon and a green salad. The asparagus and other vegetables are stir fried and cook quickly. This waterless method will … Continue reading
Fried Asparagus is a quick and delicious side vegetable. This quick-cooking and waterless method will preserve the fabulous nutritional content of asparagus. The asparagus stalk is tender to a certain point and then becomes tough and stringy. Hold the asparagus … Continue reading
According to the Mirriam-Webster online dictionary “primavera” means: “Served with a mixture of fresh vegetables (as zucchini, snow peas, and broccoli) and is usually used postpositively (as in Pasta Primavera)” The word “primavera” in Italian means spring. This is a … Continue reading
Asparagus which is cooked tender crisp and served with a creamy orange vinaigrette is lovely as a side dish or salad. Ontario asparagus is a great sign of spring, but unfortunately, our crop is still a few weeks away. We … Continue reading