#122 The Case of Antipasto Platter

These individual Antipasto Platters are filling enough to serve as a meal accompanied by fresh Italian bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping. You can also set a large Antipasto Platter in the centre of your table and invite diners to serve themselves as an appetizer. If you ensure a balance of fresh ingredients and quality jarred ingredients, all that's left to do (as above) is drizzle with balsamic glaze!

Antipasto Platter

arugula
bocconcini (or bite-size chunks of vegan Parmesan for a vegan option)
marinated artichoke hearts
cooked beets, quartered (or Pickled Beets)
sun-dried tomatoes in oil, halved (or colourful, mixed grape tomatoes, the larger ones halved)
seasoned, grilled zucchini slices (optional)
seasoned, grilled red/orange/yellow pepper quarters (or jarred, mixed roasted peppers)
a variety of olives

steamed asparagus spears (optional)
balsamic glaze

Indulge your inner artist and arrange the ingredients on your serving plate canvas. Hint: lay down a small base of vibrant green arugula to start and then add colours and textures to create a harmonious balance.

Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Masterpiece!

♥ Becki

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#39 The Case of Yogurt and Honey Ranch Salad Dressing and Dip

H ow to make a traditional tossed salad your own? Use the freshest greens, the crispest cucumbers, the most succulent tomatoes, and MAKE YOUR OWN DRESSING! Yogurt and Honey Ranch Salad Dressing and Dip 1/2 cup 2% yogurt (or vegan yogurt) 70g (about 1/2 cup) feta, chopped (or vegan feta) 1/3 cup light mayonnaise (or vegan mayo) 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder salt pepper honey (or agave syrup) Blend together all the ingredients, including salt, pepper and honey to taste. Thin with water if needed for that perfect pour. Serves 3-4. ♥ Becki

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#110 The Case of Poutine

" P outine is a typical Canadian dish (originally from Quebec ), made with French fries , topped with brown gravy and curd cheese ."— Wikipedia N utritionists worldwide may be screaming in horror that poutine has captured the world by storm but, proud Canadian that I am, I'm shouting, "Yippee!" To be sure, vegetarians are reputed to eat more along the lines of tofu, broccoli and brown rice but an occasional poutine won't kill us. In fact, fast-food poutine makes quite a comforting indulgence! Did you know that poutine gravy, which is generally made from a mix, is vegetarian? Valerie of McCormick Canada Inc. confirmed to me by phone that Club House Brown Gravy Mix contains no meat products. Silly to write out a recipe. All you do is sprinkle French fries with cheese curds then pour brown gravy over top. For a vegan version, crumble vegan feta on French fries then pour vegan brown gravy over top (Bisto Instant Gravy For Beef Dishes is excellent).

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