Posts From Linda Gabris
THE JOY OF GINGER: Eastern Spice Brings Hot Medicine to Western Kitchens
When I was a kid my favourite cookies were grandma’s homemade gingersnaps which grandpa and I couldn’t resist dunking in our afternoon tea. Other than...
Recipe: Fruity Rice Paper Breakfast Rolls
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Refreshing Rice Paper Rolls’. Here’s something a little different! These rice paper rolls are delightfully pretty to serve as breakfast...
Recipe: Red Lentil Rice Paper Rolls
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Refreshing Rice Paper Rolls’. So pretty and versatile, these rolls can also be made with other colourful cooked lentils or...
Recipe: Black Bean and Corn Rolls
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Refreshing Rice Paper Rolls’. These rolls carry a hint of “Tex-Mex” flavour. I like to use freshly cooked beans but...
Recipe: Veggie and Vermicelli Rolls
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Refreshing Rice Paper Rolls’. These are beautiful to look at and even better to eat! I like to serve these...
Recipe: Colourful Quinoa Rice Paper Rolls
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Refreshing Rice Paper Rolls’. These are as amazing to look at as they are to eat! They are light, tasty,...
Food Feature: Refreshing Rice Paper Rolls
RICE WRAPS STUFFED WITH YUMMY FILLINGS ARE A COOL HIT AT SUMMER PARTIES I love serving delicious, delightfully pretty rice paper rolls on a hot...
Recipe: Bragg’s Healthy Salad Dressing
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘The Wonderful World of Vinegar’. Ingredients 2 garlic cloves (chopped) 1 tsp dried basil leaves 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar...
Food Feature: The Wonderful World of Vinegar
History, Folklore, and Medicinal Uses of Our Favourite Fermentations Call me a sourpuss, if you will, but I love vinegar and can’t imagine a day...
Recipe: Glazed Vegetable Lentil Loaf
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Marvellous Meatless Meals‘. Introducing meat-lovers to meatless meals is easy with this tasty loaf which comes out of the oven...
Recipe: Mediterranean Meatless Pizza Toppings
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Marvellous Meatless Meals‘. Toppings can include any of the following: Ingredients Pizza sauce or tomato sauce Pepper rings or Sliced...
Recipe: Mediterranean Meatless Pizza
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Marvellous Meatless Meals‘. Everybody loves pizza and the good news is, you don’t need to weigh it down with meaty...
Recipe: Stir-Fried Vegetables with Udon Noodles
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Marvellous Meatless Meals‘. When thick, chewy udon noodles are mixed with colourful stir-fried vegetables, there’s no need to coax the...
Recipe: Glaze for Lentil Loaf
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Marvellous Meatless Meals‘. To prepare the glaze: Ingredients 2 Tbsp of ketchup 2 Tbsp of sweet chili sauce 1 Tbsp...
Recipe: Root Vegetable, Bean and Barley Bowl
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Marvellous Meatless Meals‘. My family loves this colourful dish, and so do our dinner guests! Serve it with crusty rolls...
Marvellous Meatless Meals
Tips and Recipes to Help You Lighten Up Your Menu for Early Spring Dining All winter long, my sturdy cast iron pot serves me well as I prepare heavy stews and soups. But with the advent of spring, the stew pot is packed away and out comes the wok and saucepan as I turn to lighter fare for family dinners.
