This soup is an inexpensive, easy, and delicious way to eat sweet potato and reap all of the benefits of the protein and vitamins. This soup and sweet potato fries, of course.
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Our friends in Creemore host a big annual euchre tournament. The first year I was invited I Was new to euchre - which was not going to work for this party. So I won them Over by offering to bring a salad which became a ritual.
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It’s hard to beat the depth of flavour and sweetness you get from roasting tomatoes, but if it’s too hot to turn on the oven, a quick and simple sauté makes for a summer soup that is just as refreshing and delicious. Come winter, don’t shy away from using cans of San Marzanos or look for fire-roasted tomatoes for maximum flavour.
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Peter’s mom made this for his family growing up. It’s similar to my mom’s ‘Hamburger Soup” we would have at the cottage when my mom was cooking for a large crowd with whatever staples were in the island fridge. Old school delicious. Yes there is consomme, if you can’t handle it, swap for beef stock. Kids love it. Its so good and a filling hot pot on a winter day.
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This feels like a festive Christmas salad. Load up on winter citrus and when you tire of it every morning, bring it to the dinner table in this fresh and balanced salad.
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This is a fun summer twist on the classic tomato bread salad. Best in the summer season when we have tomatoes and peaches available locally. Big chunks of your favourite bread toasted will showcase the importance of good quality ingredients.
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A healthier twist on the creamy potato salad. The cauliflower and mustard seed adds crunch. A weekend picnic favourite
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This combination is one dish two ways. Open-faced toasts or this perfect lunch or light dinner salad. Local smoked trout is a key fridge pantry item.
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Elena Embrioni, my vital recipe tester and contributor, makes wonderful soups – hearty and full of flavour. Like me, she doesn't typically write her recipes down. This corn chowder started with a soup of hers I love in her Southern Accent cookbook – a Cajun-style soup. After many variations, we added creamed corn and put tomatoes in at the end. The result is a cozy comfort meal in a bowl – perfect for chilly fall evenings or cold winter nights.
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Summer is coming to an end. Tomatoes in all shades of red and orange are taking the stage at farmers markets and roadside stands. This is the perfect time to take advantage of this in-season produce. This classic summer soup is liquid gold now that tomatoes and basil are at their prime. And with so many variations and uses for this simple recipe...why not hold onto summer for a little bit longer.
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This is a fun way to dress up summer tomatoes. On a trip to New York years ago, fresh burrata cheese with tomatoes was on every menu. I wanted to bring this one back, the perfect dish for entertaining on the deck or dock. If you can find covered burrata, grab it for its deep flavour and great texture.
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I first came across a far more complicated version of this recipe at the much adored. Ottolenghi in Notting Hill, UK. His little shop and multiple cookbooks capture the style, presentation and ingredients that hit home. This is my short cut simple version with a nod to Yotam Ottolenghi. I’ve done versions of this salad whenever I am asked to bring something potluck to a dinner and am often asked for the recipe. So finally, I have worked it through for you to enjoy, wow and dazzle and pass it on.
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