Posts by imatys
Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Spanakorizo
It’s Squash season here in Ontario and I was so excited when I arrived at the farm to see that these beautiful buttercup squash were one of the features in our family shares! These are one of the sweetest varieties of winter squash. The days are getting chillier and we are back to soups and comfort foods. I…
Read MoreSpring Onion, Fresh Thyme & Shiitake Mushroom Risotto
Our farm spring onions have sprung and they are so fresh and flavourful. Spring onions are one of my favourites to use in so many dishes, especially as a fresh finish to my dishes. Risotto is one of our family favourites and we enjoy it all year around. It’s a delicious dish on its own but also…
Read MoreCherry Tomato and Zucchini Lasagna
The most fresh and simple farm ingredients, inspire the most beautiful & delicious dish! It is one of my favourite times of year on the farm as we have a bountiful harvest. This lasagna is as farm to table as you can get. It features our Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, Genovese basil, onions and garlic. It truly is summer at…
Read MoreEggplant and Potato Yaxni
Its a beautiful harvest season on the farm and we have so much delicious fruits and veggies growing. The Eggplant & Potato Yaxni features our farm garlic, onions, tomatoes, parsley, potatoes and Japanese eggplants. A true farm to table seasonal dish. Yaxni is a Greek word meaning braise in a tomato base sauce. Growing up Greek Cypriot, my…
Read MoreSpanish Traditional Gazapacho
We had such an incredible time at our recent family trip to Spain! so much beauty, culture and of course the Spanish cuisine. When we were in Barcelona, I had the opportunity to enjoy time at one of their famous Market’s La Boqueria Mercat located in the Las Ramblas area. There I joined a group of foodies…
Read MoreRoasted Garlic, White Bean & Rapini Soup
Its officially here, the chilly autumn and soon to be winter weather. With our fields still needing care and harvesting, our farmers and volunteers really need warm comforting wholesome food. This soup definitely does the trick. It is pack with so much nutrients and cold fighting power. With our farm garlic and our field rapini, its the perfect remedy.…
Read MoreAsparagus 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 MoreCypriot Olive Bread(Elio Pitta)
This is one of my absolutely favourite breads my mum made for us growing up. It is crispy on the outside but soft and full of olives and flavour on the inside. Such nostalgic memories when I bake this bread for my family. Its a perfect dinner bread, sandwich and anytime bread. It also freezes wonderfully. When ready to enjoy again, remove…
Read MoreMediterranean Summer Board with Cypriot Tzatziki
If you were to ask me to prepare a dish that represented my Cypriot Heritage and what I love, this Mediterranean Summer Board with Cypriot Tzatziki would be it. Grilled vegetables, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and grilled halloumi with a thick yogurt flavoured with fresh mint, garlic and cucumber represents my Cypriot family culture. This fresh…
Read MoreBlueberry Breakfast Loaf
It’s Blueberry season here in Ontario and we are supporting our friends over at Blueberry Hill Farms. This week, we had breakfast for lunch and we all enjoyed Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes with Maple Blueberry Sauce. With so many blueberries, I have given our Greek Yogurt, Honey. Oats & Blueberry Breakfast bowl a twist and made…
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