Posts From Linda Gabris
Linda Gabris
Linda Gabris is an avid cook who enjoys sharing her grandmother’s old recipes and medicinal preparations as they were recorded in the handwritten journals passed down to her. Linda also enjoys gardening and foraging for edible wild foods. Over the years, she has taught cooking courses in Prince George, B.C., with a focus on healthy eating, food preparation, and International cuisine.
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.
Recipe: A Delicious Dal – Plain and Simple
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Indian Cuisine Heats Up the Kitchens of the North’. It is often said that “no two dals are ever the...
Recipe: Creamy Dal Soup (Red Lentil)
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Indian Cuisine Heats Up the Kitchens of the North‘. Dal made from lentils and pulses is a number one staple...
Recipe: Indian-style Mixed Vegetable Platter with Spicy Seeds
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Indian Cuisine Heats Up the Kitchens of the North’. This colourful, low-fat meal is so versatile, you never have to...
Recipe: Curried Butternut Squash Soup
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Indian Cuisine Heats Up the Kitchens of the North’. My grandparents grew a huge patch of mixed squashes in their...
Recipe: Chickpea Curry
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Indian Cuisine Heats Up the Kitchens of the North’. Here’s a popular Indian curry that is so economical, your family...
Indian Cuisine Heats Up the Kitchens of the North
Hot and Hearty Spices Help to Ward Off The Season’s Colds, Coughs, and Sniffles I love Indian cuisine at this time of year. Its blend...
Recipe: Veggie Noodle Salad
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Cool and Easy Summertime Dining‘. This is so colourful and delicious, your family never has to know it’s good for...
Recipe: Chunky Sweet Potato Salad
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Cool and Easy Summertime Dining‘. This puts Old World potato salad to shame! Delightfully pretty and ever-so-good. Ingredients 2 pounds...
Recipe: Chickpea Pasta Salad With Fresh Tomato-Herb Dressing
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Cool and Easy Summertime Dining‘. Homemade chickpea pasta makes a delicious gluten-free salad and the good news is – it’s...
Recipe: Grandma’s Mixed Bean and Kale Salad
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Cool and Easy Summertime Dining‘. Like grandma, I prefer to use dried beans that I cook myself because they are...
Recipe: Tex-Mex Veggie-Grain Salad
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Cool and Easy Summertime Dining‘. Sometimes I make this with barley as below, other times with wheat berries, coloured quinoa,...