Tag Archives: Ingredient

For the Love of Lemons

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

It’s no secret by now that I LOVE Lemon! For those of you that have been following along for a while, you’ll notice that I tend to get stuck on a flavour for a couple of weeks and make a … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Eggs

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Whether its for breakfast, lunch, a quick weekday dinner or something in between, turning to eggs equals quick and delicious results. It ocurred to me that I’d been on a bit of an egg bender, and to celebrate I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Bistro Express – Greek Style Mini Meat “Loaves”

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Lately we’ve been Hurried Homebodies… on the run, renovating, planning the summer garden. So it’s even more important to get something on the table that is quick and easy at dinner time, with leftovers that transport nicely the next day for lunch … Continue reading →

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In Season in May – Asparagus

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Thoughts of spring turn our minds to lighter fare. With longer and sunnier days, and some consistently good weather, the urge to be outside in the garden is stronger than the urge to stand in front of the stove…. Even … Continue reading →

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Bistro Express – Soba Noodle Salad with Asparagus

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

I will use any excuse to break out the Soba Noodles… and with local asparagus being available is a convenient reason to try out this recipe for a Soba Noodle Salad with Asparagus. Mr. HH remains skeptical about the soba noodle, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast for Dinner – Baked Vegetable Frittata

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

Maybe its just a symptom of Spring, but I’ve been having some some serious EGG cravings around here. More likely though, the cravings come from the realization that eggs make a quick and fantastic dinner  Especially egg dishes with a fancy … Continue reading →

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Breakfast for Dinner – Turkish Eggs and Tomatoes

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

At the Homebody Residence we’ve been adapting a healthier lifestyle, with one of our goals being to reduce our meat consumption (especially red meat!). Adding a Breakfast for Dinner Night (featuring eggs) to your weekly meal plan is a fun way … Continue reading →

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Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

Remember Quinoa, the semi-experimental grain I urged you to try several weeks ago? If you went out and bought some to try the Curried Quinoa Salad, you might have some left. If so, its your lucky day, because I have … Continue reading →

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Creepy Ingredients Update – Last Frontier Mini Quiches

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

Of the three creepy ingredients sucking up my storage space, the Mini Tart Shells are the last to go! Originally intended for butter tarts and purchased in the wrong size by mistake, I’m turning my grocery store mishap into a … Continue reading →

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Bistro Express Weekday Dinners – Turkey Meatball Stroganov

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

I’m sure I’m not the only one that has a favourite cookbook, you know, the one that never fails to spark a burst of culinary imagination? The book that reminds you how wonderful food can be if you aren’t making the … Continue reading →

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