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Smoked Trout Niçoise Salad
Smoked Trout Niçoise Salad is my twist on this inviting versatile meal. You just can’t go wrong with all of these delicious components looking so pretty on a platter. I had a lovely piece smoked trout (thanks to my hubby who is the official smoker around here) that was begging to be made into a Niçoise…
Read MoreJicama Salad
Does Jicama (HEE-kah-ma) intimidate you? There’s no need to fear this crunchy and faintly sweet tuber. Its mild flavour lends itself to this salad with radish, chives, pomegranate arils and herbs. The lime juice and seasonings definitely bring this salad alive. Serve this fresh, crisp and delicious salad alongside tacos or grilled salmon.
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Roasted beets are earthy and sweet. They make a most delicious salad with goat feta, greens and tossed with a shallot vinaigrette. Beets used to intimidate me … but not anymore. I scrub and wrap them in parchment and aluminum and roast them until they are tender. Once they are cooked and cooled, they’re easy…
Read MoreBenedict Tart
Meet the Benedict Tart. (I’m not sure where the name comes from), but it’s an old favourite. Basically it’s an almond tart – a luxuriously decadent shortbread base with a layer of jam, crispy almond caramel layer and so very more-ish. I’ve been making this tart for more years than I can remember. In fact my…
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