Recipes

We’ve been in something of a quandary lately when it comes to vegetable stock, that important ingredient of most soups and many other savoury dishes. We’ve used powdered stock but it is high in sodium and many brands contain MSG (monosodium glutamate). Concentrated packets of stock contain slightly less sodium but are high in added…

There’s nothing like a little bit of heat to warm up your innards on a cold day. This recipe uses the smoky spiciness of chipotle, adding its mild heat to roasted vegetables. This recipe can be enjoyed on its own as a side vegetable or wrapped in a tortilla for a delicious lunch treat. INGREDIENTS:…

This easy recipe can be prepared about an hour before suppertime or placed in a slow-cooker to simmer all day, filling your home with its savoury aroma.   CURRY VEGETABLE STEW 2 tbsp mild red curry paste 1 tbsp yellow curry powder 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 sweet onion, chopped 4…

How would you feel about a recipe that is healthy, delicious, colourful and quick and easy to prepare?  Sounds perfect, doesn’t it?  Here is one of our favourite vegetable side dishes.     Aspargus spears with tough ends removed 1 small zucchini, cut in rounds 1 small onion, cut in rings ½ small bell pepper,…

Jamaican jerk is a fragrant and delectable mixture of sweet and savoury with enough heat thrown in to satisfy your taste. Its history can be traced back to the middle of the 17th century when a group of slaves in Jamaica escaped their British captors and disappeared into the Jamaican mountains. They became known as…