Muhammara is my new favourite dip. I’m in love with this spicy, sweet, smoky dip, and I know that if you make this muhammara recipe, you will be too. What is Muhammara? Muhammara is a roasted red pepper dip. But it’s so much more than just roasted red peppers. Muhammara is a Syrian recipe fromRead more
Plum Salsa is delicious with chips, or with chicken, fish, pork, grilled veggies, or steaks. I love being able to use seasonal, local produce in new ways and this salsa is a delicious way to use fresh plums. Summer Fruit in Savory Dishes We have such a bounty of summer fruit that I am alwaysRead more
Walnut Sage Pesto is the delicious result of a sage explosion in the garden. It grows well in our climate, and we’ve had an extremely hot, dry summer, which is perfect for sage. Pesto Is Magical I hate to see anything from the garden go unused, so I’ve been trying out new ways to useRead more
Asian Plum Sauce is a great way to use fresh plums. And plums are ripe and ready everywhere right now here in the Okanagan, lucky for us. I’m fortunate to get a bag of fresh picked ones from my neighbour’s yard. Plum Varieties Plums come in a huge variety of sizes and colours. But there areRead more
Roasted Beet hummus is a super healthy and delicious way to make this classic dip even more delicious, and the bonus: how pretty is this? The colour of this dip makes it a standout at any gathering. Beets are packed with vitamins and nutrients, and of course, their natural vibrant colour. Roasting beets brings outRead more
Chimichurri Sauce is a perfect way to use a lot of parsley. And I have a lot of parsley. The garden is bursting with it. Since it’s also grilling season, this spicy Argentinian sauce seemed like a perfect solution for making use of this abundance. Because if I don’t keep harvesting it, the parsley willRead more