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Leftover tofu? Freeze it. Freezing tofu changes its soft texture to a chewy meatlike (ground chuck) coarse ingredient. It also increases tofu’s spongelike ability to absorb the flavours of ingredients or spices with which it’s cooked. Defrost tofu before using. Unwrap, place in a deep bowl and cover with boiling water and let stand for […]

How to Buy and Soak Beans From Scratch Buy: Beans last a long time, but older beans take longer to cook. Packaged dried beans may have helpful expiry dates, but bulk beans probably do not. If buying in bulk, purchase your beans at a store where they are sold and restocked often. Choose beans that […]

The name “Canola” is a contraction of “Canadian” and “ola”, which means oil. Canola oil is clear, with little colour. It is lower in saturated fat than any other oil and contains cholesterol lowering Omega-3 fatty acids. I like to use it for baking and stir frying. Here are recipes I’ve developed for the Canola […]

Every natural foods pantry should have a few cans of black beans ready for use. I serve this fast, easy and delicious Broccoli Black Bean Salad with many main courses. It’s also a great addition to any picnic and to take camping. Preparation time: 20min Makes: 6 servings Ingredients 3 cups blanched broccoli florets 1 […]

I have found a silicone basting brush to be the best tool to use when grilling. Its non porous bristles won’t shed and are easy to clean. Leave the bristles with the boars. Grilled bread is a satisfying meal any time of day. To serve at dinner, use a loaf that is 8 inches long […]