Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
I received a sample package of quick cooking barley at the Sysco food show. This barley is locally grown in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Using barley rather than rice is a nice twist on classic risotto.

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Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Ingredients
1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
2 Tbsp honey
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Place all the ingredients, except the garlic into a small pot and let cook on medium heat until the tomatoes plump up, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook 3-4 minutes longer
3. Spoon this mixture on top of the Lemon Honey Chicken Breast
Serve with
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads on Saturday, July 15, 2017
This is a nice pasta salad for your next summer picnic.

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Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Ingredients
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped tomato
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped Capsicum or green pepper
1 small green chili such as jalapeno (Seeds intact)
1 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro or coriander leaves
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional ingredients:
* radishes
* carrots
Directions
1. Chop all vegetables finely. Depending on your spiciness tolerance use more or less of the chili
2. Mix all ingredients well and serve.
3. Serve with Potato Chickpea Curry Wraps
Yield: 2 servings
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
I needed a break from the same old steamed cauliflower. I love this recipe because you can use practically any spices to make the cauliflower pair with your meal.

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