Category: Recipes
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Gazpacho – A Great Summer Meal
If you’re enjoying a hot, dry summer as we are, you’re likely looking for ideas for light meals that are refreshing – and don’t require time over a hot stove.…
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Ridiculously Simple, Ridiculously Good – Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
You say you don’t like breakfast? It needn’t be bland. If you’re among those who skip this start to the day, think how nice breakfast can be with just a…
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Go Greek This Weekend – Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
Are you trying to plan a delicious, yet easily prepared meal for a warm summer’s eve? You can’t go wrong with a simple Greek salad that focuses on fresh ingredients.…
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Peachy Keen – Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
Here in BC, we’re a good couple of months away from the harvest of peaches, but they’re worth the wait. In addition to enjoying them for breakfast or snacks, they’re great in…
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A Thai Barbeque Treat – Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
I warn you: this recipe will be so popular with family and friends that, if you try it once, you’ll find people asking for multiple return appearances. Click here to have a…
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Lemon Squares, Ginger Snaps and More for the Holidays
It’s that season, and many of us are preparing to host friends and family. If you’re looking for some holiday baking ideas, check Exceptional EA’s Living Section. Follow the drop-down…
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Exceptional EA’s Lens: Spot Prawn Festival
Vancouver’s Spot Prawn Festival opened last weekend and, although this delicacy is generally wasted on this writer, numerous British Columbians are delighted the season is underway. The Chefs’ Table Society…
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Homemade Pizza – The Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
Anyone who thought New Year’s Day marked the end of parties and festive events for a while may have overlooked Robbie Burns’ Day last weekend, and this weekend’s events surrounding…
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Baked Pears with Yogurt and Granola – The Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
As we wind down a busy work week, it’s nice to think about planning a tasty weekend brunch. While the warmth of the pears in this dish is particularly comforting…
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Ginger Snaps – The Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
A much loved relative was a great one for ginger treats (preferably Purdy’s) over the holidays, and making these old fashioned treats brings back fond memories. If your cookie tins…
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Feta Pinwheels – The Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
This is a tasty canapé, easy to prepare and one you may well find devoured even by those who think they don’t care for either cranberries or feta cheese. I…
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Chocolate Refrigerator Cookies – The Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
Here’s another addition for your holiday cookie tins. The beauty of this recipe, given the busy days ahead, is that you can prepare the dough in advance and keep it…
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Sugar Cookies – The Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
Christmas is approaching, which means it’s time to pull out the cookie cutters. This recipe is a simple, old fashioned standard that I turn to each December. Ingredients butter –…
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Scones – The Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
Early one morning a number of years ago, a friend dropped off a thank you gift of some fresh-from-the-oven scones and home made jam. They were a hit, and I soon…
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Tomato and Lentil Soup – The Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
David Rocco’s cookbooks, particularly Made In Italy, enjoy pride of place in our pantry. This recipe represents a couple of variations on one of his recipes, and makes for a great…
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Rustic Yam Salad – Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
Whether you’re an assistant gearing up for some time away from the office and preparing for Thanksgiving celebrations with family, or an Exceptional EA reader from Canada or elsewhere in…
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Date and Goat Cheese Pinchos – Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
While travelling early this Fall, we enjoyed a great evening of tapas at a Spanish restaurant. While the server was no longer our best friend after we declined the $80…
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Cranberry Sweet Potato Soup – The Exceptional EA in the Kitchen
Soup season is upon us, and this recipe provides a tasty way to combine standbys such as yams and onions with cranberries. We picked up a slight variation of the…