Easy Frisee aux Lardons
We all have our comfort foods. I've got a lot of them, but there's one that seems perfect for just about any occasion, whether I'm in a celebratory mood or feeling like a pick-me up. Bacon, a runny egg, crunchy croutons, crispy endives and a tangy dressing - what more could you ask for? ...
Fennel and Celery Salad with Pepitas
This salad is refreshing, crispy, crunchy, and with the right amount of salt. It’s perfect in the winter, but it would also work well in the hot summer months. The parmesan cheese grounds the salad nicely, lending it a bit of weight and flavour. The pumpkin seeds add texture, and the lemon dressing gives the...
Ontario Purple Bean Salad
If you’ve had a chance to visit your local farmer’s market lately, you’ve likely come across purple asparagus, purple beans, purple potatoes, and of course, aubergine — a true sign that autumn has arrived. The beans taste the same the green variety, and as I discovered the hard way last week, they turn green when...
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
I saw this recipe in the Autumn 2009 issue of the LCBO's Food and Drink. I happened to have fresh Ontario beets in the fridge, but they were the boring purple variety. While the recipe calls for golden beets, this still tasted marvelous! '
