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Homemade Tzatziki
Recipe I can’t think of a better time to make this recipe with cucumbers and fresh herbs being in season. Tzatziki is a classic, Greek, cucumber, yogurt, sauce or dip that has become very popular in recent years. It traditionally … Continue reading

Spinach and Zucchini Lasagna
Recipe It’s the perfect time to try this recipe with the abundance of fresh zucchini in the garden. It’s vegetarian, low carb, and can be eaten as a meal on its own, or served with meatballs or chicken if you … Continue reading

Kitty Kat Bars
Recipe My mom made this delicious, no-bake, square yesterday and I decided it would be a great recipe for my column this week. It’s perfect for those hot, summer days when you need to make a dessert but don’t want … Continue reading

Greek Cucumber and Arugula Salad
Recipe In attempt to cut back on pasta and potatoes this summer, I’ve been trying new salads. I love this one. It’s a refreshing, flavourful, salad full of bold flavours of the Mediterranean. Fresh, seasonal, cucumber, tomato, parsley, red onion, … Continue reading

Mozzarella Chicken In Tomato Sauce
Recipe This is a quick, easy, and delicious dish. I made it for dinner the other night and it was much easier than the chicken parmesan I usually make. The chicken breasts are rubbed with seasonings and pan fried in … Continue reading

Fruit Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Syrup
Recipe This fruit salad is perfect for parties. It’s easy to make, refreshing, and everyone will appreciate a healthy option at the dessert table. The orange-lemon syrup is sweetened with honey and glazes the fruit to keep it looking and … Continue reading

Italian Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Potatoes
Recipe I’m keeping it simple this week with roasted potatoes smothered in olive oil, garlic, Italian seasonings and parmesan cheese. Usually when you think of roasted potatoes you think of them crispy and brown all over. This recipe is a … Continue reading

BRUSCHETTA PASTA SALAD
Recipe This salad is fresh, simple, delicious and perfect for summer. I have put it in my column before but I’m repeating it because it’s one of my favourites to make when the weather is hot, and I always get … Continue reading

BANANA CREAM DELIGHT
Recipe This is the banana version of the two classic recipes, “sex in a pan” and “lemon delight”. I have a family of banana lovers, and I’m thinking this is a good recipe to make for upcoming Father’s Day dinner. … Continue reading

Pasta Salad Vinaigrette
Recipe I wanted to make a “healthier’ than the classic, creamy, pasta salad for supper, and have leftovers in the fridge for my daughter’s lunch. I did some searching and came across this recipe. I used whole wheat pasta because … Continue reading