Tag: Michael Smith

Dec 18, 2018

Chardonnay Thyme Leeks

Recipe by Chef Michael Smith, 2018 Leeks are milder cousins of the onion with a sweet neutral texture that absorbs…

Sep 27, 2018

Granola Baked Apples

Granola Baked Apple

Recipe by © Chef Michael Smith 2018 Nothing says fall in Canada like fresh local apples. They’re crisp and tasty…

Aug 31, 2018

Watermelon Panzanella with Balsamic Reduction

This hearty salad is as gorgeous as it is tasty. Fancy it up by cutting watermelon in holiday-themed shapes or…

Apr 20, 2018

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Smashed Cucumber Salad with an Asian style dressing from Chef Michael Smith

Recipe by Chef Michael Smith A smashed cucumber tastes very different from a sliced one. Brighter, fresher, more floral, and…

Mar 26, 2018

Rosemary Vanilla Glazed Parsnips

Rosemary Vanilla Parsnips fill Half Your Plate

© Chef Michael Smith 2018 Parsnips are a root vegetable, the way a plant stores sunshine as sugar. They keep…

Feb 26, 2018

Red Cabbage Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette, Apples & Pumpkin Seeds

Michael Smith Red Cabbage Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

© Chef Michael Smith 2018 Red Cabbage is one of the very best vegetables for storing through the winter, in…

Jul 30, 2017

Summer Snap Pea Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

Asian Snap Pea topped with peanuts and fresh cilantro

Recipe by Chef Michael Smith 2017 This snappy summer salad is packed with big, bright garden flavours that are perfect…

Dec 13, 2016

Roast Parsnips with Pumpkin Seed Green Onion Pesto

HYP Roast Parsnip

© Chef Michael Smith 2016 Parsnips are my all-time favourite root vegetable, which makes them ideal for roasting. Their sweet…

Nov 15, 2016

Spinach Dal with toasted spices & basmati rice

© Chef Michael Smith 2016 You can fill more than Half Your Plate with this traditional Indian dish. It’s a…

Aug 11, 2016

Kenyan Githeri Vegetarian Corn, Beans & Kale

From Chef Michael Smith You can fill more than Half Your Plate with this traditional Kenyan dish. It’s a complete…

Apr 20, 2016

Raspberry Rhubarb Granola Crisp

Raspberry Rhubarb Granola Crisp

Written by Chef Michael Smith 2016 Rhubarb is more than a vegetable; it’s a sign of hope. Its arrival every…

Mar 18, 2016

Steamed Broccoli 101

Recipe by Chef Michael Smith This is by far my favourite way to cook and serve broccoli. It’s super-simple, super-speedy…

Jan 20, 2016

Curry Roast Sweet Potato and Chickpeas

© Chef Michael Smith 2016 Sweet potatoes are a superfood. They’ve earned this title by being so packed with nutrients,…

Dec 14, 2015

Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha Orange Glaze

Orange-Glazed Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

© Chef Michael Smith 2015 I will admit that I was not a big fan of Brussels sprouts as a…

Nov 18, 2015

Cranberry Braised Red Cabbage

Cranberry Braised Red Cabbage

© Chef Michael Smith 2015 You can enjoy the bright red flavours and intense nutritional density of these two harvest…

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