Author: Gayle McLeod
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SALTED CARAMEL & DARK CHOCOLATE MERINGUES
As if the combination of a crisp outer shell and pillowy-soft interior of meringues wasn’t tempting enough, we added swirls of salted caramel paired with melted dark chocolate to temper the sweetness. My favourite meringue recipe came to me, handwritten, on a small piece of notepaper from my friend, Pamela, who introduced me to the […]
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Rustic Apple Crostatas
With much less effort than a traditional pie, these casual little crostatas (or galettes, à la français!) are still just as impressive. A 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 casually envelop the perfect ratio of cinnamon-apple filling, but will effortlessly accommodate any fruit.
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Espresso Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread (whole wheat)
A perked up version of everyone’s favourite homemade snack. Generous chunks of dark chocolate and a hit of instant espresso powder create a robustly-flavoured banana bread. Made a little more wholesome with 100% whole wheat flour and gently sweetened to achieve a perfect balance of bitter-sweet.
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Lemony Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
A vibrant, herbaceous salad of parsley, mint, tomato, and lemon – this improvised version of a traditional Lebanese recipe uses cooked quinoa instead of bulgur and has a little extra bite from fresh garlic and shallot. Zesty and full of flavour, this salad is extremely flexible and can be easily adjusted to suit your tastes.
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Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu
Make better-than-take-out crispy honey garlic tofu! Exceptionally crisp, golden nuggets of pan-fried tofu, coated in a savoury-sweet honey garlic sauce, made with nine simple ingredients – in just 25 minutes or less.
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How to make better soups at home
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!
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Lentil & Poblano Tostadas with Avocado-Cashew Cream
Satisfying, quick, and flavourful, these lentil & poblano tostadas are here to shake up your next “taco night”. Served with a thick layer of delicious avocado-cashew cream, shredded cabbage, diced white onion, and cilantro over a crisp tostada for maximum crunch factor – I promise you won’t miss the meat here, friends.
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LEMON YOGURT SNACK CAKE
A sensational loaf-style cake, bursting with naturally vibrant, lemon flavor in every bite. This cake rises beautifully to create a delicious, moist, sunny-yellow crumb — a truly delightful lemon cake with the perfect balance of sweetness and tang.
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Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Spicy Candied Hazelnuts
Easy and delicious, this kale and brussels sprouts salad is a party of flavours and textures with tart green apples, sweet pomegranate, and spicy candied hazelnuts. It’s also a bright and healthy alternative (or accompaniment!) to more indulgent, cold-weather comfort foods.
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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Buttermilk Biscuit Crust
A true comfort classic, this simplified skillet chicken pot pie has all the familiar flavours you remember but without the fuss of a traditional pie pastry. Easy, from-scratch buttermilk biscuits create a delicious topping and are perfect for swiping up every last bit of the creamy filling from your plate.
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