Light meals :

Souffle Omelet

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How are you feeling after all the holiday eating and drinking? Four days into the New Year, I've noticed that I don't have a big appetite and that light meals and soups are my preference. I'm going to do my best to honor that preference,[...]

Spicy Tuna Salad

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Tuna Salad a la Mexicana This spicy tuna salad makes a great appetizer or light lunch especially on a hot day. It is light and refreshing. You’ll never find it in a restaurant but everyone serves it at home. What differentiates Mexican[...]

Lamb Pita Burgers

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You really can't beat a good burger can you? I know I love them! However, I don't like to make a habit of eating them too often, what with fat content and all that, blah blah.... So I decided to create a nice healthy version, which you can enjoy[...]

Black Olive Bread

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You know those canned black olives? The type everyone seems to have a strong opinion about? Well love them or hate them, if you?re an American they?re likely deeply seeded into your childhood memories. My brother Steve and I used to slink into[...]

Persian Inspiration

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The weather's been hot enough here lately to remind anyone of the Sahara ? it was 45 degrees Friday. So hardly surprising that we didn't feel like having the usual suspects of dal and sabzi for dinner over the hot, hot weekend. In fact, the[...]

Crab & Corn Chowder

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Is there anything as comforting as a big bowl of nourishing soup after a long day? Not in my book! I like to make a giant pot of soup every week throughout the fall and winter. In addition to making a delicious dinner, there are always plenty[...]

Hot Bubbly Volcanoes

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Crispy Tortillas with Melted Cheese and Beef Crispy tortillas with meat and cheese on top are called volcanoes. Why volcanoes? I’m assuming the name comes from the round shape of the tortilla and the hot bubbling cheese on top. Volcanoes[...]

Squash and Kale Pasta

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I am not kidding when I say this may be the best thing I have ever made. Seriously, I was a cocking son-of-a-bitch for 3 full days after I made this, it was that impressive and good. This is so not my typical dish, flavour or style, but it is[...]

Red N Green Apple Salad

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Searching this morning for an easy fruit salad recipe, an apple granola photograph popped into my head I?d shot awhile back for Yum Food and Fun for Kids? winter issue. The recipe comes from Menu Mom Christine Steendahl. I can only take credit[...]

Scrambled Eggs and Bacon

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Mexican Style Scrambled Eggs and Bacon Scrambled eggs and bacon is a comon dish in Mexico. More often than not it is eaten as a light dinner instead of being eaten as breakfast. It’s quick, inexpensive and filling. Typically the dish is[...]