from A Spicy Touch These are a great accompaniment to any dish and Noorbanu enjoyed them with Meat Cutlets and a green salad. Time: 30-40 minutes Yield: 6 servings Gluten free & Vegetarian Ingredients 2 lbs potatoes 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon garlic paste 1 […]
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The food lover’s guide to finding the best local food artisans from all over Alberta. From the coulees of the badlands to the combines of the wheatlands, discover Alberta’s diverse terroir, and be captivated by the distinct tastes of this majestic province. Food Artisans of Alberta is a robust travel companion for local food lovers and visitors
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A Spicy Touch is Noorbanu Nimji’s celebration of her North Indian Ismaili Muslim ancestry and the East African cuisine from her homeland in Kenya. Noorbanu collaborates with food writer and tour operator Karen Anderson to present more than 200 time-tested family favourites and new recipes. With beautiful photographs, the book takes the home cook step by
We met chef Ted Reader earlier this spring when we reviewed his Gastro Grilling cookbook – check it out at https://canadiancookbooks.ca/gastro-grilling/ Now we turn our attention to smoking not only meat, but vegetables, desserts and drinks…yup, you can smoke anything! Slow and low…that’s Ted’s motto for smoking food. Patience is the key word while waiting
from Smoking Foods Because lamb ribs can be very fatty, I use a tart and salty rub and basting mixture to cut the richness. The flavors of soy sauce, garlic, ginger and lemon juice help balance the dish but don’t mask the flavor of the lamb. Prep time: 30 minutes Smoker temp: 235F/115C Smoke time:
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We have heard how important it is to eat and shop local during the pandemic…and our farmers are happy with that shift in food consciousness. The company that is elevating this idea is G’day…connecting people with local farm producers in your backyard. If you’ve ever stopped by a roadside farm stall selling the family’s yield,
from G’day Ingredients 4 Pork Chops 1 Green Pepper (chopped) 1 Red Pepper (chopped) 2 Medium Sized Onions (sliced) 3 Portobello Mushrooms (sliced) 4 Cloves of Garlic (minced) 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese 1 cup of shredded Mozzarella cheese 2 cans of stewed tomatoes 1 can of tomato paste Breadcrumbs Noodles or mashed potatoes Instructions
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When looking for the freshest of produce and local meat, cheese and drinks, you’ll need a guide to steer you to the farms and producers that welcome the public with open arms. G’day is providing one lucky winner a $50 voucher to any farm featured on their website. The winner will let G’day know which
Prepare your taste buds for the magic of smoked foods. Smoking food is an ancient method for preserving meat that has been transformed into a superior way to infuse your food with more flavor. Smoking Foods will show you how pairing ingredients with specific woods will bring out the richness in everything you smoke. You’ll also learn
Saskatchewan is one of those provinces you drive through to get to your destination. In one of my jobs, I flew into Saskatoon or Regina a few times a year and drove around to the smallest of communities…and was so thankful for that job. I got to experience the amazing beauty in this province that
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