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Dried Fruit Mahleb Upside Down Cake
Dried Fruit Mahleb Upside Down Cake
DessertMiddle Eastern

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

September 15, 2022

Rosewater Pudding
Rosewater Pudding
DessertMiddle Eastern
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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

June 10, 2022

Shawarma Chicken with Freekeh Pilaf
Shawarma Chicken with Freekeh Pilaf
MainMediterraneanMiddle Eastern

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

May 12, 2022

Persian Love Cakes Financier
Persian Love Cakes Financier
DessertMiddle Eastern

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 14, 2022

Maleb Sugar Cookies
Maleb Sugar Cookies
DessertMiddle Eastern

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 14, 2022

Moroccan Lentil Salad
Moroccan Lentil Salad
MediterraneanMiddle EasternSaladVegan

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

September 17, 2021

Mini Freekeh Kofta with Cucumber Yogurt Dip
Mini Freekeh Kofta with Cucumber Yogurt Dip
AppetizerMainMiddle Eastern

Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

July 21, 2021

Orange bitters: Stay on top of the Cocktail Renaissance
Orange bitters: Stay on top of the Cocktail Renaissance

If you were with M. Twain during the late 19th century and order a dry martini, you would have received a drink that was about equal parts gin and dry vermouth.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

January 26, 2021

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

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