Tasty Tangents

Lots of colour and variety on your dinner plate make for not only a good looking and appealing meal, but often also a well-balanced meal. A serving of protein, two servings of grains and two to three servings of vegetables and fruits has always been my goal when it comes to a proper dinner. Plus [...]

I decided to get brave tonight and attempt a “Clam Stew with Potatoes and Parsley Puree” in Mark Bittman’s “Quick and Easy Recipes from The New York Times.” (A Christmas present.) I had been eyeing a bag of frozen clams in my folks’ freezer for awhile, and since I was cooking with my mom tonight [...]

The first barbecue of the year! I am beyond excited. I love to cook on the BBQ, it gives you so many options, and so much less clean-up. We did some homemade burgers, hot dogs, grilled onion slices, and a giant pita pizza with fresh tomato, sauteed mushrooms, mozzarella and cheddar cheese. And we [...]

I’m going to sing the praises of the potato. I’m sure it’s already been done, but as a comfort food, it just can’t be beat. It’s versatility and ability to replace other (often high fat) ingredients make it an indispensible staple. Using a potato in a creamy soup can reduce or eliminate the milk or [...]