Honey Butter Rolls from North End Nosh. Another way to make diners take notice of a typical part of a meal. Egg, butter and honey make this brioche-like bun memorable. This pile disappeared in a blink: northendnosh.weebly.com/honey-butter...

Walnut/Coconut Komish Broit from North End Nosh. A favourite cookie from my childhood. Call them komish broit (bread in Yiddish) or biscotti (bi means twice in Italian), they're twice-baked cookies that make an afternoon tea break even more pleasant. northendnosh.weebly.com/walnutcoconu...

Brutti Ma Buoni (Ugly But Good) Hazelnut Meringue Cookies from North End Nosh. Need a cookie that's dairy-free, gluten-free and dee-licious? This toasty, tasty Tuscan treat is simple to make and will be a welcome addition to your holiday dessert table. northendnosh.weebly.com/brutti-ma-bu...

Swiss Chard with Almond Pasta from North End Nosh. Warm your self on a cold day with this nutritious and hearty-tasting pasta. Thirty minutes from stovetop to table - an appealing vegetarian supper you can serve any day of the week. northendnosh.weebly.com/roasted-gree...

Roasted Vegetables with Tomato-Almond Pesto from North End Nosh. Pass this pretty dish around the table on the holidays. Roasted vegetables, tossed with a zippy pesto make this a standout. Make it ahead to ease your dinner hour workload. northendnosh.weebly.com/roasted-gree...

Turmeric Rice from North End Nosh. Add this flavourful, attractive dish to your holiday table this year. The mild citrus notes infused into basmati rice produce a 'wow' taste that works well with South Asian cuisine or 'typical' roasted chicken or beef. northendnosh.weebly.com/turmeric-ric...

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Red Lentil and Roasted Cauliflower Soup from North End Nosh. A soup with Indian flavours - turmeric, cumin and ginger, made richer by luscious coconut milk. Roasting the vegetables adds even more dimension to the taste. A perfect winter soup. northendnosh.weebly.com/red-lentil-a...

Salted Butter Chocolate Chunk Shortbread from North End Nosh. The name is a mouthful, and so is this delicious cookie. A sprinkle of salt enhances the rich chocolate and buttery shortbread. My plateful disappeared quickly; yours will, too. northendnosh.weebly.com/salted-butte...

Noodles and Onions from North End Nosh. A pasta side can be tasty, too. Sautè onions & brown the pasta to infuse it with flavour. Add herbs or balsamic vinegar, if you like. northendnosh.weebly.com/noodles-and-... A delicious Indian side - Panchiphoran: Aloo: northendnosh.weebly.com/panchphoran-...

Tangy Cauliflower and Tomato Soup from North End Nosh. Start Soup Season with this brew, flavoured with turmeric, cumin and coriander. Make it as spicy or not, but make it soon. northendnosh.weebly.com/tangy-caulif... Carrot, Sweet Potato and Apple Soup: northendnosh.weebly.com/carrot-sweet...

German Chocolate Cake from North End Nosh. This cake is pretty, with complex flavours that come together in a big "Yum!" A showstopper for a special event. northendnosh.weebly.com/german-choco... Brooklyn Blackout Cake northendnosh.weebly.com/brooklyn-bla...

Carrot and Sweet Potato Tzimmes from North End Nosh. Make this popular (and very quick and easy) dish for a High Holiday dinner. northendnosh.weebly.com/carrot-and-s... Have a sweet New Year with this Balsamic Apple Date Challah - northendnosh.weebly.com/balsamic-app...

Golden Beet Salad from North End Nosh. This salad will remind you of how delicious they are. Use red beets or the "fancy" golden ones found at farmers' markets. northendnosh.weebly.com/golden-beet-... Pair beets with nectarines - mmm, good! northendnosh.weebly.com/beet-nectari...

Blueberry Jam from North End Nosh. This light blueberry spread takes little time, and will give you a winter's worth of taste and the satisfaction that you made it yourself. I had never made jam before, and it was a jam! northendnosh.weebly.com/blueberry-ja...

Blueberry Lemon Crisp from North End Nosh. A tweak of a easy summer classic, because adding lemon to any other fruit makes it even better. Make a few for the freezer, too. northendnosh.weebly.com/blueberrylem... Key lime pie to make summer taste delicious: northendnosh.weebly.com/blueberrylem...

Mediterranean Tomato Salad from North End Nosh. It's tomato time! Enhance the taste of summer tomatoes with a Dijon/vinegar dressing that soaks into hearty croutons. The recipe says let it stand for 30 minutes before eating. Let's see if it lasts that long. northendnosh.weebly.com/mediterranea...

Berries with Honey/Lemon Mascarpone Cream from North End Nosh. Here's a light summer dessert, quick to make. Pleasant, cooling, full of healthy ingredients, and pleasing to the eye. northendnosh.weebly.com/berries-with... Lemon Ice with Raspberry Coulis: northendnosh.weebly.com/lemon-ice-wi...

Hamburger Buns from North End Nosh. Everything takes better outdoors, and these soft, supple buns will make your meal top the charts. Get out the paper plates! northendnosh.weebly.com/hamburger-bu... A fluffy focaccia for your next gathering: northendnosh.weebly.com/hamburger-bu...

Orzo with Seared Lemon, Garlic & Herbs from North End Nosh. A standout side dish, popping with flavour. See what a difference it makes to add the juice of a lightly seared lemon. Turn it into a main dish with some feta or Greek yogurt. northendnosh.weebly.com/orzo-with-se...

Smashed Oregano/Garlic Dressing from North End Nosh. Mash the ingredients for your salad dressing to distribute the flavours. A delicious combination on any kind of salad. northendnosh.weebly.com/smashed-garl.... Keep cool with a Caprese Salad: northendnosh.weebly.com/caprese-sala...

Rhubarb/Orange Chutney from North End Nosh. Use the bounty from your back yard to whip up a delicious condiment. Add a few extra ingredients to get that sweet/tart taste. Let them stew, then serve them with meats grilled on the barbecue. northendnosh.weebly.com/rhubarb-chut...

Asparagus Salad with Nuts from North End Nosh. Make the most of the short asparagus season by trying out new ways to enjoy this delicious spring treat. Slice it thinly and combine it with your favourite nuts to make this attractive lunch or brunch entree. northendnosh.weebly.com/asparagus-sa...

Coconut Brown Butter Cookies from North End Nosh. Letting butter get toasty adds another level of flavour to an already eatable cookie. Make a pile for your summer picnic. northendnosh.weebly.com/coconut-brow... Icebox Lemon Pie -https://northendnosh.weebly.com/icebox-lemon-pie.html

Creamy Lemon Pasta from North End Nosh. Simple but luxurious - this dish ticks all the boxes for economy, speed and taste. For family, for friends. Why work hard? northendnosh.weebly.com/creamy-lemon... Another classic - Pasta Alfredo: northendnosh.weebly.com/pasta-alfred...

Lentil Salad with Sautéed Apples from North End Nosh. Healthy, tasty and easy to make. The addition of fruit makes a typical dinner different, and that's what makes eating interesting. northendnosh.weebly.com/lentil-salad...

Fig & Caramelized Onion Appetizer from North End Nosh. Figs are in season, so buy them fresh. Make this as individual treats or in a larger dish for scooping. Either way, this sweet/savoury combo will have everyone coming back for more. northendnosh.weebly.com/fig-carameli....

Erdäpfelsalad - Austrian Potato Salad. Make Mom something different on her special day this Sunday. The sweet/tart taste comes from a combination of older potatoes and vinegar/dijon dressing. It's a magic mixture - fun to make, delicious to eat. northendnosh.weebly.com/erdaumlpfels...

Roasted Cabbage Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing from North End Nosh. A simple cooking method & an easy dressing come together to make a standout side dish that looks as impressive as it tastes.Make this for your next family get-together, or make it tonight. northendnosh.weebly.com/roasted-cabb....

Fish with Honey/Mustard & Breadcrumb/Nut Crust. The name is long, but this dish will disappear quickly. The crispy texture with the honey/mustard mix & the light fish make this a dish to make again. northendnosh.weebly.com/fish-with-ho.... Baked Fish & Chips - northendnosh.weebly.com/baked-fish-a...

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Apple & Cheddar Crisp Salad from North End Nosh. This weekend, treat your family or guests to this attractive, tasty brunch or lunch dish. Crisp cheddar cheese and toast nuts in the oven, slice an apple and present it on a bed of greens. How can you resist? northendnosh.weebly.com/apple-and-ch...

Bok Choy/Greens Salad from North End Nosh. A salad bursting with flavour. Who doesn't love the crunch of snap peas, bok choy, lettuce and walnuts, the tang of lemon mixed with maple syrup. Throw in crumbled feta and you have a lunch/brunch meal-in one. northendnosh.weebly.com/bok-choygree...

Braised Cabbage, Carrots & Apples from North End Nosh. Delicious, economical and so easy. Play with this recipe to make it more or less sweet, to include carrots or not. Apple adds that winter-meal warmness. northendnosh.weebly.com/braised-cabb....

Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes from North End Nosh. An easy way to make a side dish special. Rosemary adds taste and potato starch makes the edges of the potato wedges nice and crispy. Passover-perfect, but delicious any time of the year. northendnosh.weebly.com/crispy-roast... #sweetpotato

Grilled Chicken with Tadka Sauce from North End Nosh. What's a tadka? An sauce with on-hand ingredients drizzled over chicken that's been grilled with tangy herbs. Serve with rice or a pita and you've got an interesting meal, any day of the week. northendnosh.weebly.com/grilled-chic...

Curried Chickpeas & Greens Frittata from North End Nosh. Another eggs-ellent dish for brunch, lunch or dinner. Curry for a punchy flavour and more taste, texture nutrition and from chickpeas and greens. "Delicious" is what I heard, and you will, too. northendnosh.weebly.com/curried-chic...

Hungarian Mushroom Soup from North End Nosh. This soup has everything Hungarian - paprika, sour cream, mushrooms, plus a bit of zip to dub it a fusion brew. Hearty, rich-tasting and warming when there's still a chill in the air. Slurp, slurp! northendnosh.weebly.com/hungarian-mu...

Cuban Medianoche Bread (Pan de Media Noche) from North End Nosh. A brioche-type bread containing lard or butter to produce a soft, pleasant texture. An easy accompaniment to soups, stews or any dinner. Perfect to hold sandwich fixings, too. northendnosh.weebly.com/cuban-median...

Whole Lemon Tart from North End Nosh. Brighten up dessert on a cold winter day with this very easy lemon dessert. Throw in the whole lemon - pith and all and presto (well almost) - a showy treat for a special event. northendnosh.weebly.com/whole-lemon-...

Roasted Zucchini with Creamy Feta & Sundried Tomato Appetizer from North End Nosh. Plan ahead for Valentine's Day and serve special someone (or yourself) a tasty treat. Mediterranean flavours on top of the smooth feta/yogurt mixture is delightful. northendnosh.weebly.com/roasted-zucc...

Almond/Orange Biscotti from North End Nosh - Dip these tasty treats in your afternoon tea for a pleasant pick-me-up. Toasted almonds and fragrant orange form a flavourful combination that will rival the pricey biscotti from a fancy coffee shop! northendnosh.weebly.com/almondorange...

Mushrooms au Poivre from North End Nosh. Beef is expensive, but you can have a meaty dish, brimming with flavour. Sautéed mushrooms, cracked pepper, a creamy broth-at a fraction of the cost. northendnosh.weebly.com/mushrooms-au... Another vegetarian-style: northendnosh.weebly.com/pasta-with-b... ​

Ciabatta from North End Nosh. Carbs to ward off that winter chill. This recipe works up even faster than artisan bread. Cut it longways for a hearty sandwich, or slice it for the table. It's a winner. northendnosh.weebly.com/ciabatta.html More yeast breads: northendnosh.weebly.com/yeastbreads....

Spiced Lentil Soup from North End Nosh. An easy-to-make soup to warm your innards on a cold winter day. Turmeric, cumin, coriander and cinnamon infused into nutritious lentils make a delicious brew that will please everyone around the table. northendnosh.weebly.com/spiced-lenti...

Chickpeas with Spinach & Eggs from North End Nosh. Warm up on a cold day with a bowl of pure goodness. Full of flavour and nutrition - comforting and satisfying. northendnosh.weebly.com/chickpeas-wi... Moroccan Spiced Lentils, Caramelized Onions & Eggs: northendnosh.weebly.com/moroccan-spi...

Kalamata Olive & Date Spread from North End Nosh. A salty/sweet treat, ready in minutes. Plant this on a charcuterie board for New Year's and watch it disappear. NEN, with 368 taste-tested recipes, wishes you good eating, good health and happiness for 2025. northendnosh.weebly.com/kalamata-oli...

Roasted Carrots & Chickpeas with Cashew Cream from North End Nosh. A warming vegetarian dish. Lots of protein & taste in the creamy cashews & almonds, and the added flavour and texture of chickpeas and carrots. Toss in some cumin, and you've got a winner. northendnosh.weebly.com/roasted-carr...

Potato Latkes from North End Nosh. A taste from my childhood, with a twist - bake your latkes to spare yourself the cleanup of frying. Simple and delicious. - where's the apple sauce? Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday, however you celebrate. northendnosh.weebly.com/potato-latke...

Classic Meatballs in Tomato Sauce from North End Nosh. It's winter! This always-works meatball recipe,smothered in a rich, flavourful sauce will warm your belly and your heart, so much you'll forget the plummeting temperatures outdoors. Winter - bring it on! northendnosh.weebly.com/classic-meat....