Cookbook author Emily Richards loves serving this salad with fresine, a long pasta similar to fettucine. Then, once most of the tomato and cucumber is eaten, you can break up the pasta to soak up all the tasty vinegar dressing....
Continue ReadingPick red, orange and yellow tomatoes fresh from your garden to create a rainbow of flavour in this colourful tomato and pine nut salad recipe. Use any combination of interesting tomato varieties to serve up in this tasty salad with...
Continue ReadingWith the arrival of warm weather comes the barbecue season. Coriander Root Paste is a kind of all purpose barbecue rub or marinade that takes its flavours from the southeast Asian cuisines of Thailand and Vietnam. It makes use of...
Continue ReadingA hands down favourite of the West Coast Seeds staff, Sungold Cherry Tomatoes are one of ourΒ most popular tomato seeds. The beautiful tangerine-coloured cherry tomatoes have a rich, fruityΒ and unique tropical flavor when left on the vine to ripen. We...
Continue ReadingIf youβve never tried fennel, now is a great time to get acquainted. Although fennel takes more time than arugula to grow, when the two meet up in a salad, itβs a wonderful culmination of your garden β spicy, juicy,...
Continue ReadingI love the combination of broccoli and cheddar cheese and for those who agree or to those who want to try a taste new combo, give this soup a try. This soup is made in two parts. The first is...
Continue ReadingEverything tastes better with bacon β especially home grown asparagus picked fresh from the garden. This Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe is quick to prepare, easy to produce, and can be prepared ahead of time forΒ aΒ BBQ party or in an oven....
Continue ReadingTry this creamy leek and potato soup recipe on a cold winter dayΒ βitβs very easy to make. Serve it with a thick piece of crusty bread and a salad of winter greens. Ingredients:Β 1125 mL (4.5 cups) leeks (approximately three...
Continue ReadingAdd a bit more kick to your sandwich by creating it with the strong flavours of cheese and mustard sprouts. This is the perfect addition to a Sunday brunch. Ingredients: 125 mL (Β½ cup) grated cheese, anyΒ type that melts well...
Continue ReadingThis Tomatillo Salsa Recipe is a great side dish for any southwestern style meal, and itβs a nice way to use up tomatillos, which seem to ripen all at once at the end of summer. Combining the green tomatillos with...
Continue ReadingDeliciousΒ salsa recipes areΒ easy to make and nearly all the ingredients can be grown in the home garden. Ingredients: 15 cherry tomatoes or 3β4 tomatoes, diced 1-2 hotΒ peppers, finely chopped, (optional, depending your preferred spiciness) 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or finely...
Continue ReadingFattoush salad recipeΒ is a Lebanese salad enjoyed in variations around the Mediterranean. Itβs a superb way of using fresh, seasonal vegetables, and the salad components can vary depending on whatβs fresh or what you like to eat. Itβs also a...
Continue ReadingLots of potato varieties will work as Organic French fries, but Goldrush potatoes are ideal due to their large size, oblong shape, and thin, smooth skins. Theyβre also less starchy than russets. Scrub your potatoes, and peel if you wish....
Continue ReadingThis Aloo Gobi recipeΒ is a perfected version of the standby vegetable side from northern India. While it lacks sauce, it is rich enough to be eaten with flat bread. The soul of the dish is the roasted cumin seed element....
Continue Reading1 bunch kale, washed and dried 1 cup cashews 1/2 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, chopped into large pieces 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/3 cup nutritional yeast 1 lemon, peeled,...
Continue Reading2 lbs pac choi 2 Tsp oil 1/2 cup diced onions Minced hot pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper to taste Preparation: 1. Cut off the root at the bottom of each bunch of pac choi....
Continue Reading3 cups arugula 1/4 cup of finely chopped basil 3 thin slices of red onion 3 cups of black cherry tomatoes 3 tablespoons of drained capers 4 tablespoons of olive oil 4 tablespoons of white balsamic vinegar 1/2 tablespoon of...
Continue ReadingMacaroons: 3/4 cup almond meal 1 cup shredded organic carrots (divided) a pinch of sea salt 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp cardamom 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave syrup 2 cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut 4...
Continue ReadingOur favorite afternoon snack is thisΒ Carrot Muesli Bars recipe below. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 cup assorted dried fruit (apples, raisins, dates are my favourite) 2/3 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup crushed assorted nuts 1/3 cup maple...
Continue ReadingIngredients: 2 organic red chilli peppers (diced) 1 onion (diced) 1 bunch of organic kale 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 organic yam 10 pistachios (crushed) 1. Roast yam at 325 degrees for 45-60 minutes 2. Chop kale into bite...
Continue ReadingSALAD 1 lb spinach (pinch off the larger stems) 1 pint strawberry, sliced set a few aside (egg slicer works wonders) 1/2 cup pecans, toasted DRESSING 1 cup(s) strawberries (6 large berries), rinsed, hulled and sliced 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar...
Continue ReadingIngredients β’ 1 clove garlic, minced β’ 1 Tbsp organic coconut oil β’ 1/2 head cauliflower β’ 1/2 cup chopped onions β’ 1 tsp salt and pepper How to make the Rice: 1. Rinse cauliflower under cool water and pat...
Continue ReadingWondering what to do with a mountain of zucchini? Dig into the pile and create a healthy treat to snack on. 125 mL (1/2 cup) white vinegar 125 mL (1/2 cup) water One medium zucchini 7.5 mL (1/2 Tbsp) sea...
Continue ReadingThis dish is so colourful that it makes an excellent centerpiece to any dinner table. It is rich in protein, vitamins, and antioxidants, and itβs gluten free and suitable for vegan diets. Itβs fast and easy to prepare β the...
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