When my daughter hangs out with me, I always ask her what she wants me to cook for her, and there are a few “Dad” recipes that are her favorites. This is one of them, especially when fresh asparagus is available. And as any parent will tell you, if your kid is craving a dish that has vegetables in it, count yourself lucky–and make it!! Prepping asparagus is easy, and you don’t need a knife to cut off the woody bottoms of the stalks. Simply bend the stalks at the bottom and they will naturally snap off at the right point. 4 mild Italian sausages, sliced into pieces 1/2″ thick 1 lb. penne pasta 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 cup...
People love to joke that spring is the shortest season: one day you’re shivering in freezing temps and a week later, you’re scorching at 90 degrees. The seemingly fleeting nature of this beloved season is one more reason to enjoy the tasty produce it has to offer — like veggies! Asparagus, radishes, peas, leeks, beets, herbs, and other vegetables all flourish in the spring. Incorporating them into these spring dinner ideas is a great way to make use of them while they last. Not only will eating with the seasons probably you save you money, it can promote a healthier diet, too. The fresher your produce choices, the more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants they’re likely to contain. And of course,...
Grilled carrots and tofu in a salty-sour sauce; charred broccolini and asparagus on a butter-bean mash doused in pepper salsa; and griddled rhubarb with burrata, peppery oil and honeyed gingerGrilled food always brings with it an element of drama and anticipation, be that via the lick of a flame, the smoke of an outdoor barbecue or the ferocity of high-heat cooking on an indoor griddle. It evokes memories of bustling foreign markets and fun-filled barbecues, of family gatherings and summer carnivals, of sunny days and sticky, melty marshmallows. More than anything, however, it evokes joy: of deliciously cooked food made even better with its black tiger stripes and deep, smoky flavours. So here are three dishes that have grilled vegetables...
Heat a few Tablespoons of coconut oil (or vegetable oil) in a pan over medium heat. In a shallow dish, combine:¼ cup cornmeal¼ cup cornstarch½ tsp salt½ tsp pepperPinch of ground chili pepper Slice the summer squash into ¼” thick slices and coat in the cornmeal mixture.Fry the squash in the oil until lightly browned on each side. Remove from the pan and let cool. In the same pan (with excess oil removed), saute:1 cup of chopped mushrooms (I used dried, but fresh is fine too)2 cloves of garlic, minced1 inch of peeled grated ginger2 Tbsp sesame seeds Saute until the sesame seeds are lightly toasted. Then add:⅛ cup of soy sauce¼ cup water2 Tbsp honey1 head of cabbage, shredded...
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Summer canning recipes are popular because it’s the perfect time of year to preserve for the winter season and save money. Some recipes may be Fall canning recipes which I included to help prepare you. Grocery prices have skyrocketed in Canada, and growing a garden is a fantastic way to save. This post has lots in store, including canning recipes, tools, and beginner tips. I will also share the new grow lights I purchased to start our seedlings. Ten Popular Summer Canning Recipes Starting A Garden From Seed For Canning Recipes We grow a fairly big community garden plot and planters every summer around our home. I plant vegetables from seed, such as tomatoes, peppers,...
