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Easy Rhubarb Streusel Squares

admin — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:09:59 +0000

For me, it is officially spring when I see the first wave of rhubarb roll through the local markets. The compote recipe listed below is super easy and is wonderful layered with yogurt and granola; served over oatmeal, ice cream, or strawberries; or as a replacement for the traditional date filling in matrimonial bars. The [...]

Buffalo Burgers with Caramlized Onions & Blue Cheese

admin — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:00:44 +0000

If you step outside in just about any neighbourhood in Vancouver right now, you’ll catch the smell of dozens of grills all fired up for the myriad of steaks, burgers and kabobs that are gracing the local dinner tables in this city. I have to say, when the sun refuses to stop shining, it’s hard [...]

Watermelon Margaritas

admin — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:37:51 +0000

This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, and around here that means all things margarita! The origins of the festival date back to the commemoration of the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla May 5, 1862, and is now generally marked throughout the America’s as a celebration of Mexican heritrage and culture. In honour of [...]

Chicken Niçoise Salad

admin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:49:59 +0000

The promise of warmer weather is just around the corner, and that’s got us dreaming of picnics in the park. Even now we’re getting the odd day that inspires us to pack dinner up, grab a blanket, and head to the nearest outdoor spot to enjoy the warm breeze, gorgeous view, or even just a [...]

Wild Mushroom Lasagna

admin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:20:57 +0000

Lasagna has long been a family favourite around our house, and this variation on the classic dish is always on the top of the list. This was also one of our most requested at the L.S.F.F. store and always a big vegetarian hit on the catering buffets. I still make this often to keep tucked [...]

Calzone

admin — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:29:36 +0000

Calzones are basically pizzas folded over in half, giving the the classic family dinner increased portability and containment – pizza as picnic food anyone? They’re also great fun to make with the family and the kids will love adding their own favourite ingredients in. This recipe will make enough for a crowd, but the dough [...]

Kale and Sautéed Bacon

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:50:25 +0000

Finally! Spring has come at last – and with it the garden has come alive. One of the first crops coming in is the new baby shoots off of the winter’s kale stalks. I love kale all of the time, but it is at it’s best when the leaves are fresh and soft. This recipe [...]

Georgia Baby Brownies

admin — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:26:49 +0000

Don’t you just love brownies? They are such a wonderful treat and so versatile as a base for innumerable variations. This recipe starts with a base of our Best Ever Brownie batter and takes them to a whole new level with the addition of a toasted almond butter layer. Note: be sure to use a [...]

Halibut Tacos with Lime Cilantro Cream and Mango Salsa

admin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:26:04 +0000

Hurray for halibut! Amongst the many, many reasons that April is my favourite month of the year, is the fact that the first of the fresh fish catches reach our local fishmongers, announced by the prevalent wave of “Fresh BC Halibut” signs that appear in a wave across the city. I love halibut: it is [...]

Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Citrus Tapenade and White Bean Purée

admin — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:32:13 +0000

Lamb is always the traditional meal at our house over the Easter holidays – especially given that we can get it so fresh from the local island farms. Be sure to ask your butcher to bone the leg for you, a butterflied leg of lamb is easier to cook and you’ll get more consistent results [...]