Salads
This is such a simple, versatile and pretty salad. Peaches or other firm stone fruit like peaches or plums can be swapped out for the nectarines. Mint can be exchanged for the basil. The balsamic vinegar reduction can be done in advance in quantity and used for adding flavour to a number of dishes […]
Nothing replaces fresh herbs but in a pinch Gourmet Garden mades an excellent choice… This is a fresh tasting and quick salad – great as is with some crusty bread or accompanying a grilled dinner. CAPRESSE SALAD w/ CRISP PROSCIUTTO 2 servings 4 slices prosciutto 2- 3 tomatoes, sliced or chopped 1 unit fresh mozzarella, […]
I thought it would be difficult finding French lentils for this French recipe but when doing some research I found out that Canada is the leading producer and exporter of lentils so it should come as no surprise that the French green variety are readily available. I even found a canned version of these delicate […]
This one is really easy.. and so pretty… and ‘heart’ healthy… Take 8 raw shrimp 2 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved Run scewer through 2 shrimp and tomato half to form a heart. Whisk together 1 tbsp apricot preserves, 1 tsp white wine vinegar & 1 tbsp olive oil Brush each shrimp with preserve mixture. […]
Most of my more recent recipes have been in the ‘comfort food’ category, but I guess in fairness to our current -42 ° C winter conditons, who could blame me. But those freshly made stove top pitas are calling to me. I’m thinking leftover grilled chicken sandwich with a fresh salad. Cucumber Tomato Chick Pea […]
Tomato Salad 2 1/4 pounds mixed ripe tomatoes different shapes and colours Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper A good pinch dried oregano Balsamic vinegar Extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic peeled and grated 1 fresh red chili seeded and chopped Fresh basil Prepare tomatoes (slices, chunks, whole, halved & quartered for […]
…who thought healthy could taste so good… …all fresh, all natural, all easy… …as you can see I am stilling working on my first ‘Pretty Red Cocktail’… Galley Kat Note: *I have also used pine nuts or sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds or a mixture of all **I sometimes add a bit of […]
This is a very flavourful fresh tasting salad not to mentioned healthy. I am really loving using kale in a number of recipes these days. It seems to stay crisper in our onboard environment – much more so than other greens… This time I served it with my favourite Crab Cake recipe… Marinated Kale & […]