Soup & Salad

This Leek and Potato Soup is a hearty one. It is simple to make, cosy and comforting, luxurious and elegant. I love how this soup can be served as a casual meal or an elegant starter for a dinner party. Nothings brings people together like good food. I kept it vegan – without butter and cream.…

This zesty, fragrant lentil and chickpea soup delivers all the bold flavours starting with a hearty herbed tomato broth. The mix of warming spices – smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and red pepper flakes (I used Aleppo pepper) add a hint of heat and deepens the flavours.  The soup has lots of texture from the…

The only time I get to enjoy French Onion Soup is when I make it myself because I make it with a vegetable broth (no beef broth here) and red wine base. I’ve been craving it and so I had to make it. This rich onion soup is easy to make, so comforting and it…

It’s been cold and rainy for two days, so I had to make a pot of soup. This curried lentil and carrot soup is creamy, a little spicy and very filling. When I make soup, I like to make a big batch to have leftovers in the fridge or freeze single servings for an easy…

Pasta e fagioli translates to pasta and beans (pasta fazool), the quintessential Italian soup/stew. The key to this flavourful vegetarian soup is to first sauteé celery, carrots, onions and garlic, then simmer in a vegetable broth with ditalini or any small pasta. The result is a hearty soup that is ready in less than 45…

There is a farm just 10 minutes from my home where they grow loads of fresh corn. I have been there quite a few times this summer to pick up their delicious sweet corn that we’ve enjoyed during the season. I also like to grill corn, cut the kernels off of the cob and freeze the…

The parsley and mint are flourishing in the garden, along with vines heavy with tomatoes, so that means tabbouleh.   It’s a simple salad of parsley, mint, tomatoes and green onions, all chopped and tossed with bulgur wheat, spices, olive oil and lemon juice. Add toasted pine nuts and almonds making it super nutty.    The…

Fruity summer salads make me so happy. How can one not be happy with this fresh colourful mix of ingredients. Make this salad when the season’s fruit is at it’s best. Use a combination of lettuces that have different textures and flavours. Mix a tender buttery lettuce with something more peppery for variety which makes…