Nettie's

Makes 1 lb (500 g) or one 14-inch (35 cm) pizza round. The type of grill you use will affect the shape of your pizza. After grilling the bottom of the crust, the dough needs to sit over the indirect heat source of your grill (to avoid scorching). It all depends on the number of […]

Thick, salty paste made by cooking and fermenting soybeans and grains is called miso. Like fine wines, each miso has its own distinct flavour, colour and aroma. They can be used with nut butters, tapenade and even pesto. My favourite brand is handcrafted and barrelaged Amano, which keeps in the fridge for up to 6 months. […]

You can make this wild rice wrap flexitarian as opposed to vegetarian by adding 1 1/2 cups shredded or diced chicken breast, whether it’s takeout rotisserie, leftover grilled, or gently poached in a couple cups of chicken stock. You can also toss the chicken with 1/4 cup mayonnaise or drained yogurt before adding it to […]

“Meat” choices can include leftover roast beef or steak, lamb, pork, ham, chicken, even smoked fish. Salad: 1 lb. (500 g) fresh green beans, trimmed 3 cups (750 ml) fresh spinach 3 cups (750 ml) fresh Swiss chard 1 can (14 oz./398 ml) chickpeas, drained 1 cup (250 ml) grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup (250 […]

You can skip the bacon, or add bacon to more of the buckwheat burgers – depending on the household. Ingredients: 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) kasha (buckwheat groats) 2 cups (500 ml) boiling water 1 tsp. (5 ml) salt 1/8 tsp. (.05 ml) freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) diced […]