Author: chefalice

Throw together this fragrant salad for a light dinner packed with flavor—and then mop up the delicious dressing with a crispy baguette. Smoked mackerel is great to have in the refrigerator because it’s inexpensive and high in protein.

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A blissfully easy supper, this doesn’t take long to put together and you can leave it simmering happily while you get on with something else. Sausages and beans are a classic combination that everyone loves but if you want a lower-cal meal, leave out the beans and the dish will still be yummy.

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For our first Thanksgiving at the bakery, I wanted to create something that was unique and sounded delicious, an unusual pie that might rival the more traditional apple or pumpkin. Lo and behold, this pie was more popular than our classic apple pie! We take fresh red plums and use the darkest grade of maple syrup available to give this pie a deliciously fruity, all-Canadian appeal.

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Salade Niçoise is typically topped with Niçoise olives, which are small, cured black olives, and anchovies. A traditional Salade Niçoise also includes cooked green beans and potatoes, but I have omitted those for this ketogenic version. It’s usually made with canned, oil-cured tuna, but you could substitute freshly grilled tuna if you prefer. Though not original to this salad, canned salmon is a great option that I sometimes use when I’m out of tuna. I prefer Vital Choice brand canned tuna; this company selects the tuna that is lowest in mercury and packs it in BPA-free cans.

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