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Cauliflower 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 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 MoreFakes (Cypriot Lentil Soup)
Fakes in Greek translates to lentils. This soup is very nostalgic as my mum and yiayia (grandmother) always made it for us growing up. It was the winter soup that was made when we needed a nourishing, warm and comforting hug. It was always served with fresh bread for dipping and of course feta cheese…
Read MoreSpanakopita (Cypriot Spinach & Cheese Phyllo Pie)
Spanakopita has to be one of the most loved pie’s in the Greek culture. Whats not to love, layers and layers of buttery crispy phyllo all wrapped around a delicious spinach cheese filling. The traditional Greek version uses fresh dill and feta cheese. In our Cypriot culture, halloumi cheese is used in many of our savoury pies. My family recipe for…
Read MoreSausage and Spinach Bolognese Lasagna
Lasagna is one of our family favourite comfort meals. It also is away for me to sneak in lots of veggies. This weeks farm shares featured local onions, celery, carrots and spinach. It made the lasagna very flavourful and hearty. This recipe makes a large lasagna that serves 8-10 but I makes for delicious leftovers…
Read MoreEarth Goddess Winter Harvest Bulgur Bowl
Earth Goddess(Ad)….is what I call this Winter Harvest Bulgur Beauty! Local gathered seasonal goodness of Beets, Sweet Potato, Fresh Spinach, Pickled Onions & Farm Eggs with Cypriot Halloumi Cheese and a fresh Avocado topped on a nutritious Bulgur grain. All ready to be dressed with a citrus avocado oil, tahini dressing flavour burst. I must…
Read MoreRoasted 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…
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