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Rustic Apple Crostatas

Requiring less effort than a traditional pie, these casual, individual crostatas (or galettes, à la français!) are still just as wonderful, and even more so due to their charming personal size.

The foolproof, flaky, oh-so-tender pastry bakes up crisp and sturdy enough to enjoy out of hand, just like a superb bake-shop treat. Buttery layers envelop a perfect ratio of cinnamon-apple filling, but will effortlessly accommodate any fruit – rhubarb, blueberry, peach, cherry – the possibilities are limitless!

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Espresso Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread (whole wheat)

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A perked up version of everyone’s favourite quick bread – studded with chunks of dark chocolate and spiked with instant espresso powder resulting in a robustly-flavoured banana bread that has renewed our appreciation for the humble homemade snack. Made with 100% whole wheat flour and gently sweetened, you might even call it wholesome.

Years ago, when the kids were small(er), it seemed like the only thing that was more endless than the supply of forgotten bananas was the need for healthy-ish, grab-and-go snacks. Baking banana bread was a weekly occurrence in our house until the kids inevitably grew up and we grew tired of the same snack. Half-eaten loaves would end up as ignored as the sad bananas that made them, so we switched to using up our extra bananas in smoothies and never looked back.

Until recently, that is.

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Lemony Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

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Vibrant, herbaceous, and bright, a classic Middle Eastern tabbouleh is traditionally a parsley-forward, minty herb salad flecked with tomato, a smattering of bulgur, dressed with a bit of lemon and olive oil, and occasionally has a hint of warming spices such as allspice. Perform a quick search and you’ll find there are seemingly countless variations, with modern versions containing a more deliberate amount of bulgur, tossed with still plenty of fresh herbs, onion, more tomato, sometimes cucumber, and again simply seasoned with lemon and olive oil.

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Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu

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If you’re still on the fence about tofu, just wait until you’ve tried this – my latest tofu obsession!

Exceptionally crisp, golden nuggets of pan-fried tofu, coated in a savoury-sweet honey-garlic sauce, made with just nine simple ingredients, and accomplished in a quick 25 minutes or less!

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How to make better soups at home

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Memorable soups are made with layers of interest and depth – so how can you achieve the same results at home? Follow these tips to take your soups from average to exceptional!

Making a spontaneous pot of soup at home is the epitome of comfort cooking. But, if you’ve ever felt a bit let down by the end result in terms of flavour, there are a few smart maneuvers you can employ to ensure you get the most out of your ingredients and maximize your efforts.

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Rustic Apple Crostatas

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