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Asparagus Sauce Recipe
Asparagus Sauce Recipe

Doubling the pleasure of asparagus, this smooth silky green sauce has a savoury umami flavour from nutritional yeast. It's also delicious on pasta or fish.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

September 10, 2020

Roasted Piquillo Soup Recipe
Roasted Piquillo Soup Recipe

Smoky pepper and tomato are the perfect flavour combination in this spicy soup. Warm up on a cold day or chill and serve cold.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 1, 2018

Seared Tenderloin with Sweet Potato, Barley and Lentil Pilaf and Pear Demi-Glace
Seared Tenderloin with Sweet Potato, Barley and Lentil Pilaf and Pear Demi-Glace

A delicious seared tenderloin recipe packed with healthy grains and vegetables, finished with a complementary pear demi-glaze. Ideal for an elegant dinner.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

November 12, 2018

Broccoli, Snap Pea and Toasted Hemp Salad Recipe
Broccoli, Snap Pea and Toasted Hemp Salad Recipe

An easy salad packed with broccoli and snap peas, tossed with a refreshing honey lime dressing and protein-rich toasted hemp seeds.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

May 17, 2018

Vegan White Beans with Smoked Nuckhen Recipe
Vegan White Beans with Smoked Nuckhen Recipe

Herbs de Provence and hickory give this vegan meat substitute savoury flavours. Creamy white beans and golden, tender nuckhen are a perfect contrast.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 24, 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.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 24, 2018

Smoked Paprika Burgers with Beet Relish Recipe
Smoked Paprika Burgers with Beet Relish Recipe

Our adaptation of Gordon Ramsay's recipe features La Chinata smoked paprika in the burger patties. Beet relish makes the ideal accompaniment.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 2, 2017

Squid Ink Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Dinosaur Kale
Squid Ink Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Dinosaur Kale

A company-worthy meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes. The squid ink pasta makes a stunning presentation tossed with tomatoes, greens and feta cheese.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

September 25, 2017

Middle Eastern Six Grain Salad Recipe
Middle Eastern Six Grain Salad Recipe

A Middle Eastern salad with lots of fresh-herb flavour made with a unique blend of six grains including wehani rice, rye berries and brown rice

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

June 5, 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

Broccolini and Cannellini Bean Salad
Broccolini and Cannellini Bean Salad

Cannellini beans and broccolini is a classic Italian combination tossed with balsamic dressing.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 23, 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.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Herb de Provence Vinaigrette à la David
Herb de Provence Vinaigrette à la David

Whisk David's Herb de Provence blend into this easy vinaigrette and toss with your favourite greens, beans, pasta, or grain salad.

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Ray Martin (QFG) [marray]

March 14, 2017

Qualifirst Olive Oils – Best in the World
Qualifirst Olive Oils – Best in the World

It is not just once in a while, but very often, that one of Qualifirst's selections are recognized as world class. Once again Castillo de Canena has been

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Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

November 18, 2015

Warm Beluga Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad
Warm Beluga Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad

Sweet potato and black beluga lentils make a gorgeous composed salad that's perfect on its own for lunch or as a side for grilled chicken or barbecue ribs.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 11, 2015

Kale, Marcona Almond and Blueberry Superfood Salad
Kale, Marcona Almond and Blueberry Superfood Salad

A superfood salad that tastes good and is good for you. This complex, Asian-inspired vinaigrette is the perfect partner for the kale, almonds and blueberries.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

January 16, 2015

Hunting Quality Foods; The Story of our Olive Oil
Hunting Quality Foods; The Story of our Olive Oil

An entertaining look behind the scenes of how Qualifirst found out one of the world's best olive oil, and why we are on firm ground to state it.

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Yves Farges (QFG) [FARYVE]

December 11, 2014

Greek Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Greek Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Hearty and healthy all-natural comfort food. A Greek-inspired family recipe packed full of veggies and wild rice.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 5, 2014

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