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Shaved Fennel, Guinette Cherries, and Arugula Salad Recipe
Shaved Fennel, Guinette Cherries, and Arugula Salad Recipe

Cherry flavour abounds in both the salad and vinaigrette. Perfect to start a meal or add slices of rosy grilled duck breast and turn it into a main course.

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Deborah Reid [REIDEB]

May 17, 2018

Porcini Nuckhen Canape Recipe
Porcini Nuckhen Canape Recipe

An Italian vegan canape made with savoury porcini mushroom, roasted sweet pepper, golden nuckhen, and fresh basil.

AppetizerItalianappetizerbest olive oilextractshealthy eatingvegetablevegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 24, 2018

Crispy Vegan Bites with Piquillo Pepper and Quinoa Salsa
Crispy Vegan Bites with Piquillo Pepper and Quinoa Salsa

Golden, crispy vegan bites with a spicy piquillo and quinoa salsa, ready to disappear in no time. Easy to make. Can be refrigerated until ready to fry.

AmericanAppetizerVeganappetizerhealthy eatingvegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 23, 2018

Charcoal Gnocchi in a Parmesan Cream Sauce
Charcoal Gnocchi in a Parmesan Cream Sauce

Activated charcoal, an ingredient from the modern pantry, transforms this classic Italian dish into a stunning presentation sure to wow dinner guests.

AppetizerItalianappetizergrainsvegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 23, 2017

Arancini Recipe
Arancini Recipe

Bite into this simple and classic Italian appetizer and enjoy the oozing melted mozzarella in the centre of these crisp and golden rice balls.

AppetizerItalianRiceappetizergrainsvegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 23, 2017

Grano Risotto with Cremini Mushrooms and Watercress
Grano Risotto with Cremini Mushrooms and Watercress

There's lots of umami flavour in this risotto from the toasted grano, meaty cremini mushrooms and shaved parmesan.

ItalianMainappetizerentréegrainshealthy eatingrisotto

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Zahtar Eggplant Farro Risotto
Zahtar Eggplant Farro Risotto

Nutty farro and Arabic spices make a beautiful flavour combination. Serve as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with roast leg of lamb or grilled meat.

MainMiddle Easternentréegrainshealthy eatingnutsrisottovegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Pesto Grano Risotto with Poached Egg
Pesto Grano Risotto with Poached Egg

Grano is an ancient grain from Southern Italy with a toasted wheat flavour and texture similar to barley. Cooked with pesto and topped with a poached egg.

ItalianMainbest olive oilgrainshealthy eatingnutsrisottovegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Truffle Rosemary Sorghum Risotto
Truffle Rosemary Sorghum Risotto

Spring vegetables, sorghum and truffle oil make this a spectacular risotto. Sorghum is an excellent gluten-free substitute for Israeli couscous.

AmericanMainappetizergrainshealthy eatingrisottovegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Porchetta and Asparagus Freekeh Risotto
Porchetta and Asparagus Freekeh Risotto

Freekeh has a firm, chewy texture and a distinctly earthy, nutty and slightly smoky flavour that's perfect in this risotto.

AmericanMainentréegrainshealthy eatingrisotto

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Curry Caramelised Onion and Roast Tomato Farro Risotto
Curry Caramelised Onion and Roast Tomato Farro Risotto

Fragrant Indian spices pair perfectly with sweet caramelised onion and nutty farro. Delicious as a vegetarian main course or served with Tandoori chicken.

AmericanMaingrainshealthy eatingrisottovegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

David’s Delicious Hummus
David’s Delicious Hummus

Traditional hummus gets a flavour makeover when you add David's Lemon Herb Rub.

AppetizerMiddle Easterndavids

Ray Martin (QFG) [marray]

March 14, 2017

Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts
Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts

An elegant and easy appetizer that's perfect with cocktails.

AmericanAppetizerappetizer

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

November 30, 2016

Grand Caesar Cocktail
Grand Caesar Cocktail

This perfectly spiced, small-batch caesar mix is guaranteed to up your brunch cocktail game. Load it with garnishes and turn it into the main course.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 15, 2016

Yoshi Togarashi Risotto
Yoshi Togarashi Risotto

The best of two worlds in a bowl. A creamy risotto with the Japanese flavours of ginger, seaweed, tangerine peel and black sesame seeds.

AmericanMainappetizerentréegrainshealthy eatingrisottoside

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

June 12, 2015

Chickpea Croutons
Chickpea Croutons

Seasoned and twice-roasted chickpeas are a great substitute for croutons on salads and are delicious eaten by the handful as a healthy snack.

AmericanAppetizerappetizergluten freehealthy eatingsaladsea saltsidevegetablevegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 14, 2014

Phyllo with Goat Cheese and Tracklement’s Fig Relish
Phyllo with Goat Cheese and Tracklement’s Fig Relish

A delicious and uncomplicated make-ahead hors d'oeuvres.

AmericanAppetizerappetizermaldon sea saltphyllotracklementsvegetarian

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 10, 2013

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