Recipes for Canada Day & other Summertime Gatherings!
June 30, 2022
By Anna Varriano
The Canada Day weekend officially kicks off summer for many of us, and that often includes enjoying gatherings with family and friends. In this blog, I’m sharing 5 appetizer/starter recipes, 5 salad/side dish recipes, and 5 sweet treat recipes that mak …
Continue reading RecipesCilantro-Lime-Jalapeno-Garlic Dressing/Dip
March 30, 2022
By Anna Varriano
I first tried this dressing at a family celebration in Nova Scotia this summer. It was served on the side, to be drizzled over a roasted vegetable salad. I love roasted veggie salads and I LOVE cilantro, so this sounded like a winning combination to me …
Continue reading RecipesTwelve Days of Christmas Recipes
December 8, 2021
By Anna Varriano
With the holiday season around the corner, I thought it would be timely to share some of my favourite recipes for this time of year. There’s something for everyone, and for every occasion, including soups & starters, appetizers, side dishes, a one- …
Continue reading RecipesLooking For Some New Ideas For Your Thanksgiving Meal?
October 7, 2021
By Anna Varriano
We all have our favourite (and not-so-favourite!) Thanksgiving sides, but if you’re looking to try something new, maybe even a completely plant-based Thanksgiving, here are a few ideas that you might want to include in your Thanksgiving spread this yea …
Continue reading RecipesFiddlehead Ginger Soup
April 6, 2021
By Anna Varriano
We’re heading into fiddlehead season! Woohooo! Many years ago, I had a client who would bring me freshly picked fiddleheads around this time of year. She’s long since moved from Ottawa, but she inspired my love for these unusual ‘vegetables’. In …
Continue reading RecipesVeggie Rice Paper Wraps
February 16, 2021
By Anna Varriano
These veggie rice paper wraps are a hit among veggie lovers and carnivores. They are fun to make, and easy enough to get many hands (even little ones!) involved. They make a great starter to a meal, or they can be a meal on their own, and are even grea …
Continue reading RecipesFlourless Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
February 7, 2021
By Anna Varriano
These delicious cookies are so easy to make – and they are wheat-free, dairy-free, and egg-free! This recipe makes about 18 cookies, so you may want to double it as they go fast! They also freeze well. Preheat your oven to 350F and get started! You Wil …
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