Hi Reader, Berry season is here, and I have two new salad recipes to share this week. Both feature fresh summer berries and come together quickly as a side dish or a light lunch. 🍓🫐 If the idea of fruit in a savoury salad sounds a little odd, don't worry. The berries actually add a nice pop of sweetness that balances out the other flavours really well. Summer Kale Salad This massaged kale salad has fresh blackberries and strawberries, crunchy cashews and sunflower seeds, and a honey Dijon...

Hi Reader, We are halfway through asparagus season here in Ontario, Canada, which means you still have a few weeks to make the most of it before it disappears from the farmers' markets until next spring. This week I'm sharing two recipes that put it front and centre. Smoked Salmon Crostini with Asparagus A quick and elegant appetizer with crispy crostini, silky smoked salmon, and tender asparagus spears. Ready in 15 minutes. GET THE RECIPE Eggs Benedict with Asparagus A lighter, spring take...

Hi Reader, I hate to admit it, but I'm not a big fan of lettuce-based salads. Never have been. But a veggie-loaded salad with potatoes? Pass the plate! This week I've freshly updated my Tuna Nicoise Salad recipe, and it's one of my favourite meals to make in the summer. I acknowledge that a traditional Nicoise doesn't include boiled vegetables (and some people feel very strongly about this), but this version follows in the footsteps of cooks like Julia Child, who popularized the addition of...