Harriet Zaidman

I'm a food blogger, the author of award-winning books for young people, a book reviewer and freelance writer. I live (and cook) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I hope you enjoy my recipe collection.

2025-05-31

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
Another classic - Pasta Alfredo: northendnosh.weebly.com/pasta-

2025-05-23

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
Another lentil dish to satisfy your hungry tummy. Change it up for a new meal every time: northendnosh.weebly.com/roaste

2025-05-09

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/erdaum
Potatoes on the barbecue: northendnosh.weebly.com/grille
#potatoes

2025-05-02

Roasted Cabbage Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing from North End Nosh. A simple cooking method and 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 # it tonight.
northendnosh.weebly.com/roaste...
But don't forget the classics: northendnosh.weebly.com/classi

2025-04-25

Fish with Honey/Mustard & Breadcrumb/Nut Crust. The name is long, but this dish will be snapped up and disappear quickly. The crispy texture of the coating, along with the honey/mustard mix and the light flavour of the fish make this a main dish you'll want to make again. northendnosh.weebly.com/fish-w
Baked Fish and Chips - So good: northendnosh.weebly.com/baked-

2025-04-19

My new gig as children's book reviewer for the Winnipeg Free Press! Literacy is a foundational skill that needs building right from birth, and there are many wonderful writers who devote themselves to the development, education and entertainment of young people, all the way up to age 18. Look for the column on the third Saturday of every month.

2025-04-18

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-
Another brunch idea: Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Dutch Baby: northendnosh.weebly.com/carame

2025-04-04

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-ch
Moroccan brisket: northendnosh.weebly.com/morocc
Gefilte Fish in a loaf pan - easy, easy and so good:
northendnosh.weebly.com/gefilt

2025-03-28

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/braise...
Caramelized Green Beans - mmm - northendnosh.weebly.com/carame

2025-03-21

Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes from North End Nosh. An easy dish 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
Jewelled Rice - gotta be good: northendnosh.weebly.com/jewell
#sweetpotatoes #passover

2025-03-14

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/grille
Sheet Pan Tikka - Another quick, tasty way to make chicken: northendnosh.weebly.com/sheet-

2025-03-07

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/currie
Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust - Gluten-free crust!
northendnosh.weebly.com/quiche

2025-02-28

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/hungar
Springtime Fish Chowder - yum. northendnosh.weebly.com/spring

2025-02-21

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-
Go international - Scottish Baps are delicious:
northendnosh.weebly.com/scotti

2025-02-14

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-
A showstopper lemon pie with a softer meringue: northendnosh.weebly.com/lemon-
#lemon #lemonpie

2025-02-07

Roasted Zucchini with Creamy Feta & Sundried Tomato Appetizer from North End Nosh. Plan ahead for Valentine's Day and serve someone special (maybe yourself)! a tasty treat. The mix of Mediterranean flavours on top of the smooth feta/yogurt mixture is delightful. Check it out:

northendnosh.weebly.com/roaste

Keepin' it simple and delicious: northendnosh.weebly.com/roaste

2025-01-31

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 - and you'll have made them yourself!
northendnosh.weebly.com/almond
More biscotti options: pistachios and cranberries - delicious!
northendnosh.weebly.com/pistac

2025-01-24

Mushrooms au Poivre from North End Nosh. Beef is a little expensive these days, but that doesn't mean you can't have a meaty dish, brimming with rich flavours. Deeply sautéed mushrooms, tons of cracked pepper, a rich, creamy broth - a gourmet meal at a fraction of the cost.
northendnosh.weebly.com/mushro
Another special meal, vegetarian-style:
northendnosh.weebly.com/pasta-

2025-01-17

Ciabatta from North End Nosh. You need carbs to ward off that winter chill, don't you? This recipe works up even faster than artisan bread, if you can believe it. Cut it longways for a hearty sandwich, or slice it for the table. Either way, it's a winner.
northendnosh.weebly.com/ciabat
Try these delicious yeast breads. Making bread is so much fun:
northendnosh.weebly.com/yeastb

2025-01-10

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
Another soup with tasty North African flavours:
northendnosh.weebly.com/herby-
#soup #lentils

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