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Eric Akis: Cauliflower curry makes an easy vegetarian meal
This easy-to-make vegetarian coconut milk-based curry features cauliflower, other vegetables, ginger and bits of apple. Serve it over steamed basmati rice.
Sep 4, 2024 4:15 AM
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Party of one: Restaurants are catering to a growing number of solo diners
In the U.S., solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last two years, according to OpenTable, the restaurant reservation site. They’re up 18% this year in Germany and 14% in the United Kingdom.
Sep 3, 2024 3:35 AM
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Eric Akis: Salmon fillets get a Mexican topping
To prepare today’s recipe, you start by making two toppings for the fish.
Sep 1, 2024 4:30 AM
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Pancakes, meet pandan. Asian American restaurants add their own spin to the weekend brunch
While the term “Asian brunch” might initially evoke images of traditional meals like Chinese dim sum, now it often means restaurants that offer Asian takes on American brunch.
Aug 28, 2024 7:34 AM
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Serve your Labour Day burgers with a skirt of crispy cheese
Burgers are standard Labour Day fare, and while there’s nothing wrong with the classic interpretation, it can be fun to mix things up with contrasting flavours and textures.
Aug 28, 2024 5:57 AM
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Eric Akis: Mini tostadas are topped with guacamole and salmon
These tasty bites feature smoked salmon, tangy cheese and vibrant guacamole on crisp, golden tortilla rounds.
Aug 28, 2024 4:30 AM
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Embrace the smoke, and other tips for grilling vegetables at a Labour Day barbecue
Before grilling, it’s best to scrub the grill grate and coat it with vegetable oil — good advice for all types of grilling. And it’s usually a good idea to first season vegetables with an olive oil-based marinade.
Aug 27, 2024 7:03 AM
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Skip the cream but keep the creaminess in this cheesy zucchini pasta
Pasta alla nerano features long, thin pasta tossed with a velvety sauce made with pureed zucchini. It’s an elegant yet easy dish that’s luxurious but not heavy.
Aug 26, 2024 5:30 AM
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Eric Akis: Turn bountiful harvest of corn into hearty chowder
B.C. cod fillets and sweet summer corn combine in this hearty chowder also stocked with other vegetables and dill.
Aug 25, 2024 4:30 AM
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Eric Akis: Addition of shrimp salad elevates BLT sandwiches
There are plenty of ways to riff on a classic BLT, but adding shrimp is a very tasty way to go. The result? A sumptuous sandwich you could serve for lunch or dinner alongside some pickles, potato chips and lemonade.
Aug 21, 2024 4:30 AM
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