Edamame are green soybeans that are eaten as a bar snack in Japan. At parties, we often include a platter of boiled edamame in their pods as an appetizer. You can buy them frozen, in their pods or shelled. The ones in their pods are a great finger food, while the loose shelled ones are […]
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Toronto Eats: Lunch at Salsas
Nestled in Kensington Market, Salsas is not an upscale restaurant. There’s a TV in the corner, sparse decorations, and the food is served in plastic baskets with a sheet of waxed paper to minimize cleanup. This minimal atmosphere however, means that all focus is put on the quality of the food– just the way it should be. Donatello […]
Skinny Spinach Dip
Although hot spinach or artichoke dips are quite common, the first one I tried was while visiting some family friends in Abu Dhabi. My folks and I promptly devoured a whole baguette working our way through this dip. We loved the cheesiness, the hot meltiness, plus the briny tang of artichokes. Only later did I […]
Deviled Eggs for Easter
Deviled eggs are a staple appetizer at our family parties. You can play around with the fillings, adding a bit extra of what you like, and omitting the ingredients that you’d rather skip. I had green onions available, so I minced two of those and used them instead of a regular onion. Also, I generally […]