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By Chef Selwyn Richards Culinary Specialist Oven roasting vegetables is one of the best ways to bring out their natural flavors. This quick and easy recipe makes a great weeknight side-dish, that pairs well with beef, chicken, pork or seafood. ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Culinary Specialist Do you like asparagus? Not everyone does. In fact, some people say they don’t like the vegetable but, it may be more that they’ve never really tried it. Love it or hate it, unless ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Contributing Columnist Vegetarians are people, who choose to not eat meat. As with any lifestyle, different individuals make different choices. Some may eat seafood, others might eat eggs and dairy too. Vegans generally embrace an all-encompassing ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Contributing Culinary Specialist Ingredients for the main filling 1 14-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup corn kernels, drained and rinsed 1 14-ounce can of chopped tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Culinary Specialist Every holiday party needs beverages to go with the wonderful foods, and Christmas is no different. Rather than serving soft drinks or alcoholic beverages, why not serve traditional Spicy Apple Cider at your Christmas ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Culinary Specialist Holiday parties are just around the corner. Try some of these hearty party appetizers to keep your guests happy. If you want, you can make many of these types of appetizers, ahead of time, ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Culinary Specialist Ingredients 15-1/2 ounce canned salmon 8 ounce macaroni 2 cups cucumber, sliced 1 cup mozzarella cheese cut into thin strips 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Culinary Specialist Anyone, who enjoys eating fish, knows that you can’t use the same seasonings for every type of fish. Some fish have a stronger flavor that might need more intense seasoning, while other fish is ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Culinary Specialist Ingredients: 6 under ripe bananas Generous amount of whipped cream to serve 1 Tablespoon un-skinned almonds 1 Tablespoon un-skinned hazelnuts 1/4 cup granulated sugar Method: 1.  In a small frying pan, place almonds, hazelnuts ...

By Chef Selwyn Richards Culinary Specialist Some places can be quite hot, depending upon where you live, and perhaps you don’t want to give your children ice cream, when they ask for something sweet and cool. Try these cool snacks ...