Posts by imatys
Butter Bean and Chickpea Yaxni
This has got to be one of my favourite comfort foods. This Cypriot stew is so flavourful and full of so much goodness. Buttery butter beans, chickpeas, potato and spinach simmered in a delicious garlic and onion tomato sauce. There is so many other variations of this dish, it can be made with green beans,…
Read MoreRed Prince Apple Ricotta and Brie Orange Marmalade Tart
Meet the Prince of tarts. This sweet and savoury beauty has a creamy Ricotta and Brie Cheese filling with a touch of orange marmalade for sweetness! It’s a Prince of a tart because it’s topped with Red Prince apples which are one of my favourite local apples. This recipe is sweet, savoury and filled with…
Read MoreWild Mushroom Thyme & Spinach Pistachio Pesto Pasta
With the cold winter months upon us, comfort food such as pasta is something we enjoy as a family regularly. We have so many wonderful local mushrooms available here in Ontario. This pasta dish features a variety of my favourites, enoki, cremeni, shiitake, king Oyster and black oyster. Love the earthy unami flavours they add…
Read MoreRoasted Parsnip and Celery Soup with Crispy Kale Chips and Garlic Oil
Winter had a little late start but it finally hit us. January has started with minus temperatures and wind chills. Its also soup month and we are going to be enjoying a lot of warm and comforting bowls. This roasted parsnip and celery soup is definitely one that will be on rotation. It’s nutritious and…
Read MoreBaked Brie with Balsamic and Rosemary Roasted Grapes
This simple appetizer is not only a delicious show stopper but a great way to reduce waste. Those leftover grapes that have softened are transformed into a delicious snack cheese topper. I absolutely love roasted grapes paired with a creamy warm melted cheese. Tossing them in balsamic gives them a sweet caramelized flavour that is…
Read MoreButternut Squash and Lemongrass Coconut Noodle Soup
The chilly days are here and its time to embrace all the comfort food! This butternut squash and lemongrass Coconut noodle soup celebrates our farm fall harvest. It features so much local goodness such as butternut squash, lemongrass, garlic, fresh herbs, green onions and even our own chilli peppers. This delicious heartwarming soup is not…
Read MoreCherry Tomato, Zucchini Pistou and Spinach Lasagna
Fresh and simple farm ingredients, inspire the most beautiful & delicious dish! Summer is one of my favourite seasons on the farm as the harvest is so bountiful. We are growing so much local produce from our sweet cherry sun golds, Roma tomatoes, Romanesco zucchini, spinach, garlic, onions and our aromatic Genovese basil. These fresh…
Read MoreVietnamese Grilled LemonGrass Shrimp Fresh Rolls with a Peach Thai Dipping Sauce
Its the season for so much local fresh farm produce. Our farmers are growing so many beautiful and delicious things. One of our family favourite summer nibbles is fresh rolls. I love how versatile they are so you can enjoy all of the seasons fresh flavours. You can get creative and add just about anything.…
Read MoreSummer Heirloom Tomato Ricotta and Halloumi Tart
Its finally here, one of my favourite seasons on the farm. Our greenhouses and fields are filled with so many meaty and juicy tomatoes. They are absolutely delicious and sweet and I can’t help but obsess over them. One of my favourites is in our Greenhouse #4 where farmer Jess planted a variety of tomatoes…
Read MorePeach and Basil Pistachio Streusel Muffins
Its Ontario peach season and we cant be more excited. Something about Ontario stone fruit that makes them sweet and so juicy! We love snacking on them but also love them in our breakfast muffins. These Peach and Basil Pistachio Streusel muffins are so moist and features the seasons flavours. The fresh basil pairs so…
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