Selma Van Halder
Articles by Selma Van Halder

Persian Kalam Polow with meatballs
March 23 2020 Recipe by Selma Van Halder An easy one-pot dish.
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You may know this type of one-pot rice dish under other spelling variations used around…

Dutch Boerenkool
February 20 2017 RecipesAfter over two years of recipes, it’s time for me to say goodbye to you. It’s been a pleasure writing for The Source, sharing my stories and learning about new cultures alongside of you. Over …

Biscuits and Gravy
February 6 2017 RecipesWhen I think of the cuisine of the southern United States, I think of fantastic flavour and – perhaps more importantly –rib-sticking comfort. This is the kind of food I cook up for myself on a …

Chinese Tea Eggs
January 23 2017 RecipesA recipe today to celebrate the year of the Rooster. The Lunar New Year is celebrated by many millions all around the globe, and is a time of promise and wishing your loved ones good fortune for …

Dublin Coddle
November 21 2016 RecipesA Coddle is basically a leftover stew. Traditionally eaten in Ireland on Thursdays, to finish any meat left in the house, it is a hearty potato based dish best made in a Dutch oven, or any other …

Sri Lankan Fish Curry
October 24 2016 RecipesSri Lankan cuisine, like in many island cultures, brings forth some amazing seafood based dishes. This fish curry is warm and comforting without being heavy. It has an interesting flavour punch due …

Persian Kalam Polow with meatballs
September 26 2016 RecipesYou may know this type of one-pot rice dish under other spelling variations used around the Balkan and Middle East, like pilaf, polov, or pilau. Persian Polow is rice that is pre-cooked, and then …

Taiwanese braised pork belly
August 29 2016 Recipe by Selma Van HalderCooking with pork belly might seem daunting, but it really isn’t. Nicely portioned slabs can be found at most Asian supermarkets and at your local butcher’s. If you don’t see any in the cooler,…

Brazilian lemonade
June 27 2016 Recipe by Selma Van HalderEver thought of putting condensed milk in lemonade? I sure hadn’t. But the Brazilians have, and it’s delicious. This ‘lemonade’ uses whole limes, making use of both juice and oils without the…

Asparagus and ricotta spring risotto
May 30 2016 RecipesIt’s asparagus time! These little green stalks are all over the farmers markets these days, so we have a recipe full of spring vegetables for you today. The spring greens in this recipe can be …