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ARUGULA & NECTARINE SALAD

Recipe This arugula and nectarine salad with a fresh basil dressing is pretty to serve and delicious for summer or fall. My sister sent me this recipe and told me it’s a “must try”. Nectarines are in season right now … Continue reading

CHICKEN STUFFED FRENCH BREAD

Recipe Several years ago I hosted a potluck, and a friend brought this delicious stuffed French bread. It was a nice addition; sliced up, and served for lunch. This is also a great dinner recipe for those busy weekdays. It … Continue reading

Zucchini Chocolate Brownies

Recipe The most gooey, chocolatey zucchini brownies ever! You’d never guess that these are a healthier version brownie, made with whole wheat flour, zucchini and applesauce in place of the oil. It’s a great way to use up that zucchini … Continue reading

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