Posts by imatys
Cherry Brandy Harissa and Smoked Honey BBQ Sauce
We have been taking advantage of Ontario cherry season and enjoying them before they are all gone! We love them snacking on them as they are plump juicy and so sweet! I have recently shared with you a few sweet recipes that my family has been enjoying! I love cherries with spirits such as whiskey…
Read MoreGreek Cypriot Lemony Chicken Rice Soup (Avgolemono)
The word Avgolemono means egg lemon as this soup features eggs for its creaminess and lots of lemon. Growing up Greek Cypriot, as soon as the cooler weather arrived, my mum always made this soup. It was a big hug of comfort when we needed it the most. With a few ingredients and no time to put together, its perfect for fall…
Read MorePuff Pastry Baked Brie with Drunken Cherry Sauce
This puff pastry baked brie is a delicious appetizer and takes no time to make. A melty gooey cheese wrapped in a golden flaky puff pastry. What makes it even more delicious is a topping sliced almonds and drunken cherries. Slow slow simmered plump juicy local cherries with whiskey and vanilla sugar. Its cherry season…
Read MoreDrunken Cherry and Dark Chocolate Loaf
Ontario cherry season has arrived and they are bursting with so much sweet flavour. Drunken cherries are my go to recipe every year and are so delicious and very versatile. In this recipe, I have paired them with a decadently moist dark chocolate loaf that you are going to absolutely love. It is made with…
Read MoreGarlic Scape Rainbow Swiss Chard and Halloumi Phyllo Quiche
Summer is here and so has our summer harvest celebration on the farm. It’s a season we most look forward to with so much abundance. In this weeks farm shares, we are celebrating our garlic scapes and beautiful rainbow swiss chard. For those of you who are not familiar with garlic scapes, they are the…
Read MoreStrawberry Coconut and Rosewater Semolina Custard Tart
Early summer is here and so is Ontario strawberry season and their flavour is at their peak. This custard tart brings me back to the flavours of Cyprus. Semolina custard and rosewater is a very popular combination in Greek Cypriot Desserts, especially nestled in crispy phyllo pastry. This Phyllo pie is filled with a warm coconut and…
Read MoreMediterranean Inspired Chicken Salad Pitas
These beautiful and delicious Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Salad Pitas can be made in under 30 minutes. Using store bought or leftover roast chicken makes them quick to make. With the warmer weather, we have been enjoying as much time outdoors as well as quick meals al fresco. These Mediterranean chicken salad pitas are perfect for…
Read MoreGrilled Potato Salad with Fresh Asparagus Pistou Sauce
It’s here, Ontario asparagus season and one of our family favourites. Since we do not grow asparagus on the farm, we are supporting other local asparagus farmers. I love enjoying asparagus in its raw form when it is in season. It has such a fresh and delicious flavour. I have created a simple and versatile…
Read MoreFresh Mozzarella & Proscuitto Salad with an Asparagus Pistou Vinaigrette
Its Ontario Asparagus season here in Ontario and one of my favourite seasons. When its in season, I love enjoying it raw as it is so flavourful and so crisp. One of my favourite recipes is my Asparagus Pistou. This is similar to pesto but a vegan option in the French Cuisine. I make mine using fresh farm…
Read MoreAsparagus Pistou Egg Salad Sandwiches
Ontario Asparagus season is an exciting time of year here in Ontario . Our farmers have teamed up with local Ontario Asparagus Famers to bring them to your family tables. We have been enjoying them so much and in so many ways. Grilled, in salads, in frittata’s and in one of my favourites, a pistou sauce. What is…
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