Mini Potato Gratin

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These look so lovely and appetizing - and in fact they disappeared so quickly, I took this photo of the last one just in the nick of time. If serving family style, just watch the quick disappearing act as everyone dives in. For plated meals you may serve one or two per person. The original BBC Good Food recipe used only white potatoes, but I like to add some colour with sweet potatoes.

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Olive Oil Potato Gratin

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Ever have a craving for tasty scalloped potatoes, but the thought of all that cream and cheese (and calories) is a turn-off?

This recipe comes to the rescue. Featuring caramelized onions, it is amazingly yummy, and can be prepped - or even baked - the day before - or earlier in the day for an evening meal with family or guests.

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Roasted Edamame Salad

Edamame "are rich in protein, dietary fiber, and micronutrients, particularly folate, manganese, phosphorus and vitamin K" (Source). Combine it with other terrific ingredients and this is a winner! This recipe is directly from Alton Brown - loved his Good Eats show. The recipes were great, explained and demo'd well - often with reference to the underlying food / cooking science. I have make this recipe too often to count., and use it as a side or salad. Great also on a picnic - and so healthy!

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Farro with Mushrooms and Thyme

Ancient grains appear in all meals of the day, and in savouries and sweets. This recipe is (with a few minor edits) from America's Test Kitchen's "Cooking Fresh" - another publication from which I could happily make / eat everything! I use this as a warm side, but it is good next day even as a cold/room temperature salad - and I bet there are people who'd consider it a healthy breakfast as well! 

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Asian Pasta Primavera

Since vegetarians began to appear at family dinner tables, this Pasta Primavera  (from Chatelaine) has been one of my "go to" dishes. I make this almost à la minute, and one guest is usually generous enough to mind the stove and pull this together. With absolutely everything prepped and pre- measured (and with the offer of a clean/funky apron) they seem happy to step up and deal with the 5 steps.  1) oil and onions 2) first set of vegetables 3) add sauce 4) add last two veg and pasta; 5) big finish with onions and sprouts.

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Curried Lentil, Wild Rice, Orzo Salad

Works well as a picnic salad! Lentils are so good for us, and just recently lentils.ca has been trying to remind us. Visit the lentil site for some terrific recipe ideas. This recipe is from Canadian Living. I have changed nothing, but have added a few tips. It can be served warm, room temperature or cold. 

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