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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.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 23, 2018

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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.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 23, 2017

Vegan Chickpea Fritter Recipe
Vegan Chickpea Fritter Recipe

Versatile, delicious and vegan. Depending on their size, they make a flavourful and filling vegan main course or a perfect bite size nibble.

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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.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 23, 2017

Strawberry and Kale Sorghum Salad
Strawberry and Kale Sorghum Salad

Red quinoa gives this salad a pleasant crunch and boosts the protein. The strawberries add beautiful colour and the right amount of sweetness in the dressing.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 24, 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.

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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.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

David’s Cajun Cauliflower
David’s Cajun Cauliflower

The caramelised edges and soft texture of roast cauliflower is a pleasure to eat. Here it gets a double hit of flavour from using David’s Cajun Rub.

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Ray Martin (QFG) [marray]

March 14, 2017

Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts
Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts

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

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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.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

June 12, 2015

Yo-Crisp Chicken Wings
Yo-Crisp Chicken Wings

Homemade crisp, golden chicken wings faster than take-out and served with a favourite condiment.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

June 2, 2015

Buttery Maple-Pecan Granola
Buttery Maple-Pecan Granola

It's time to ditch store-bought granola for this sweet, salty, buttery, nutty granola perfection.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 4, 2014

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.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 14, 2014

The Best Gluten-Free Pancakes
The Best Gluten-Free Pancakes

No one will know that this classic buttermilk pancake is gluten-free.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

September 11, 2014

Coconut Flour Pancakes
Coconut Flour Pancakes

Grain-free coconut flour pancakes are a healthy and delicious way to start the day. Pile on your favourite topping.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

July 29, 2014

Gluten-Free Quinoa and Banana Muffins
Gluten-Free Quinoa and Banana Muffins

No one will know this delicious banana muffin is gluten-free. Change it up and add chocolate chips or chopped nuts.

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Deborah Reid [REIDEB]

October 15, 2013

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.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 10, 2013

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