Roasted Asparagus Lasagna
As I mentioned the other day, I’ve been working on some new spring recipes with all the great local produce I’ve been getting at the market. Asparagus is one of my favourite vegetables and during its...
View ArticleCrustless Asparagus Quiche
Quiche is a savory pie that makes a great dish for breakfast or brunch. A classic French dish, quiche is made from a rich custard in a pastry shell. However, leaving out the crust simplifies the...
View ArticleGrilled Asparagus with Herbed Goat Cheese and Prosciutto
The weather is starting to warm up and the season for outdoor entertaining has begun. Grilling is a popular way to cook main courses such as chicken, burgers or steaks but you can make appetizers on...
View ArticleAsparagus Orzo
Uncooked orzo pasta Ah, asparagus! It’s possibly my favourite vegetable and where I live, it’s season is short. As a result, I eat it almost every day when it’s available. This, of course, leads...
View ArticleFarmer’s Market Report – July 6th, 2009
Sweet local peas are at their peak in July It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve been to the farmer’s market due to a very inconvenient city worker’s strike here in Toronto that temporarily shut...
View ArticleRoasted Asparagus Lasagna
Roasted Asparagus Lasagna is a delicious way to enjoy the seasonal delicacy Asparagus is finally in season and I couldn’t be happier. I absolutely love asparagus and for the few short weeks it’s at...
View ArticleAsparagus 101
It’s no secret that I love, love, love asparagus. Each spring, I anxiously await the arrival of local asparagus in the markets and then spend the next six weeks or so thinking up new ways to enjoy...
View ArticleFarmers’ Market Report – July 8th, 2010
Zucchini blossoms are a rare and delicious summer treat. Welcome to my first Farmers’ Market Report for Summer 2010! The markets are at their peak for the next couple of months and this week’s...
View ArticleSesame Noodles with Asparagus and Mushrooms
Ontario asparagus at the St. Lawrence farmers' market, Toronto, May 14th, 2011 Spring may have officially started back in March but today marks the ‘real’ beginning of spring for me: at long last, the...
View ArticleSpring Chicken Soup
Lemon and dill brighten a soup packed with chicken and spring vegetables Soups are perfect for showcasing the best of each season, from asparagus in the spring to cabbage in the fall and winter. Packed...
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