Left-Brain / Right-Brain Cookery

A double-take in the kitchen

Category: Recipes

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies by Right Brain Joanna This recipe came from my sister’s grade-8 Home Economics class. Five years later in the same class, which I failed as we were making something a lot...

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Festive Pinwheels

Festive Pinwheels By Right Brain Joanna This is a pretty little appetizer. If the contents of the pinwheel aren’t in your pantry try using olives, sundried tomatoes and different cheeses. The process involves making...

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Smoked Fish Pate

 Smoked Fish Pate by Right Brain Joanna Makes a lot, from 10 to 16 servings This is a simple “go to” appetizer to have with some rye bread at a party. Mackerel is my...

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Sautéed Sweet Potato Gnocchi by Left Brain Marilyn   I often prepare the evening meal when visiting family in British Columbia. My daughter-in-law Nikki suggested gnocchi made with sweet potatoes.   There was leftover...

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Spinach Ravioli

Spinach Ravioli by Right Brain Joanna   These are delicious and green and cheesy.  You can go to your local Italian food specialty shop to purchase ready made pasta in order to make the...

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Nectarine & Blueberry Strudel

NECTARINE & BLUEBERRY STRUDEL by Right-Brain Joanna Hopefully you have mastered working with phyllo pastry so do enjoy creating all kinds of fare. Here I have used a nut oil instead of traditional butter...