Metro - Ottawa : Columnist - Personal Gourmet recipe of the month by Rose Reisman

Rose Reisman is an author, media personality, nutritionist, and the inspiration behind a fresh food delivery service, Personal Gourmet, and new website, The Art of Living Well.

Shrimp with Hoisin-Apricot Sauce

June 22, 2011

The combination of shrimp, hoisin and apricots blend together perfectly.

Let your grill take you on a tour of Asia

June 22, 2011

Try a variety of mushrooms, such as portobello, cremini or button in this Marinated Flank Steak with Oyster Mushrooms dish. Serve it alongside steamed rice and bok choy or other green vegetables.

Frittatas, Tuna Nicoise and Lemon Pudding Cake

March 30, 2011

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Hearty Meatball and Egg Noodle Soup

January 26, 2011

With our Canadian winters, a hot substantial soup can be a complete meal.

Deck the halls with decadent desserts

December 22, 2009

The holiday season is all about decadent desserts.

Diabetes-friendly fare

November 23, 2009

November is Diabetes Month. There are three million people living with Diabetes Type 2 in Canada and those numbers are rising quickly.

Turkey with a twist

November 02, 2009

Most supermarkets now sell boneless turkey breast, which is leaner than chicken.

Breakfast for success

September 22, 2009

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Unfortunately, more than half of us skip it due to a variety of reasons.

Grilled cheese to go

August 27, 2009

Who would have thought that the classic grilled cheese sandwich would make such a comeback?

Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

June 25, 2009

I love the mu shiu served in Chinese restaurants. Minced pork, chicken or beef with hoisin sauce and vegetables is served in lettuce leaves or flour wraps. They’re high in calories and fat due to extra oil and the fattier quality of the beef. These homemade ones taste great and they’re leaner. The peanut sauce is made with light coconut milk.