Posts by imatys
Asparagus Gazpacho
Its asparagus season here in Ontario and we are supporting our local Ontario Asparagus Farmers on the farm. This Asparagus Gazpacho is absolutely delicious and features the asparagus at their flavourful peak. Its a vegetarian and vegan dish and its creamy texture comes from a ripe avocado. Grilling the asparagus and sweet onion enhances this soups flavour. This soup whips up quickly and can be served cold…
Read MoreGrilled Avocado & Mango Guacamole
We are celebrating Cinco de Mayo when translated means fifth of May. It’s a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. It is also known as the Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday…
Read MoreIndian Inspired No-Waste Skillet Hash
This Indian inspired no-waste Skillet Hash is a flavourful and delicious way to continue celebrating Earth Month. No need to compost those vegetable tops, potato skins and wilted ingredients. I have partnered with @Nutiva to create a recipe that you will absolute love with no-waste. This flavourful skillet features sweet potatoes, carrot and beet tops,…
Read MoreLentil and Rice Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage rolls are pretty regular with my family, more so because my husband Derek is Polish. I usually make my mother-in-laws recipe with ground pork and rice. Since I am trying to encourage a balance of vegetarian and meat dishes, I created this vegetarian option. If you have tried my Baked Lentil and Rice Stuffed…
Read MoreCauliflower Yahni(Braised Cauliflower)
The word Yahni is a Greek word meaning to braise in a tomato base sauce. I grew up with these types of dishes as my mum always made them during the cold Canadian months and also during lent fasting period. For our lent, we would omit the wine. This type of dish is very versatile and can…
Read MoreLabneh Middle Eastern Grazing Board
Well….It’s time I made your meze dreams come true. Being Cypriot, meze is a style of eating I grew up with. Our family table was filled with an array of delicious nibbles, eggs, cheese, pita, olives, veggies and most importantly the dip! I have partnered with @LiberteCanada to create a brunch meze board of your…
Read MoreSpiced Sweet Potato Honey Hand Pies with Creme Fraiche and Toasted Almonds
This week it has been all about local farm sweet potato. I shared a savoury recipe of the Baked Sweet Potato Poutine with Mushroom Miso Gravy that is definitely a crowd pleasure. For a comforting bowl of soup, you can also enjoy my Sweet Potato and Pear Soup with Crispy Sage recipe which is perfect…
Read MoreBaked Sweet Potato Poutine With Shiitake Miso Gravy
Sweet Potatoes are one of my favouite winter harvest. They are so versatile and make for a warm and cozy comfort food. From soups, to roasts, fries and even desserts. This recipe was developed by Mel and I for our Farmer and The Foodie Farm Calendar and it has been one of our favourites. Who…
Read MoreSmoked Cheddar, Honey Ham & Caramelized Onion Mac and Cheese
Ontario Winter months are definitely all about cozying up and enjoying comfort food. It”s a lot of hibernation for us with lots of hot drinks, soups and hearty meals. Mac and Cheese is a popular dish in this family and I am always finding creative ways to serve it. This recipe features Canadian Maple Syrup to caramelize onions…
Read MoreSpanakorisotto Arancini
Arancini are a delicious and addictive Sicilian snack made with risotto, coated in breadcrumbs and fried deep golden. You all know how much I love colliding cultures and sharing them with all of you. I have given this Italian favourite a Greek Cypriot twist. I have taken our traditional Greek spinach rice and turned it…
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