Archive for November, 2009
Farfalle with Salmon and Asparagus
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Ellen.
Not sure what farfalle is, well, it is a type of pasta. Farfalle is commonly known as “bow-tie” pasta, as its shape remsembles that of a traditional bow-tie. Its name is dervived from the Italian word farfalla for butterfly. Asparagus is one of the first spring vegetables of the season. Check out www.manitobafarmersmarket.ca to find a market near you. This recipe is a classic take on fresh seasonal products to celebrate spring!
Continue Reading
Thai Salad on Sweet Basil Quick Bread
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Ellen.
You can make the sweet basil quick bread in advance and then assemble the salad when you have the ingredients ready. The marinade/dressing is full of flavor and really does double duty! A perfect time saver. This is can be a wonderful lunch, brunch or supper meal.
Continue Reading
Great Tastes of Manitoba TV Show
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Ellen.
Each Saturday on CTV at 6:30 pm, the women from the grower/rancher commodity groups along with host Jim Ingebrigtsen and beverage consultant Al Bowness create delicious, simple meal ideas featuring home-grown ingredients. Each week, you can enter to win a culinary event with the Great Tastes of Manitoba crew and enter to win your own copy of the hard cover cookbook Great Tastes of Manitoba. Go to http://www.foodmanitoba.ca for details


