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Tag Archives: capers
Grilled corn salad with seared scallops
A burst of summery colours and flavours! I know most people measure seasons by the weather but my seasons are all about food. I love to cook with whatever is fresh and local and while I’m a little sad when … Continue reading
Posted in dinner, fish, Salads
Tagged basil, capers, corn on the cob, gluten-free, grape tomatoes, grilled corn, make-ahead, pan-seared, Paula Roy, pescatarian, scallops, seafood, seared scallops, summery salad, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, vinaigrette, what to make with fresh corn
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Kale salad with caper vinaigrette
A make-at-home version of a perennial favourite at Supply and Demand! When Supply and Demand opened its doors in Ottawa just over five years ago, this was the dish that made me fall in love with kale. I’d never tasted … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants, Salads
Tagged anchovy, anchovy paste, bacon, caper, capers, dijon, garlic, kale, Manchego, massage kale, panko, Paula Roy, salad, shallot, sheep's milk cheese, Supply and Demand, vinaigrette
3 Comments
Asparagus with Lemon-Herb Sauce
I grew up eating carefully-steamed asparagus served with a knob of butter and splash of vinegar or fresh lemon juice. While I’ll always enjoy it that way, it doesn’t make for a very elegant presentation. I recently made Sauce Gribiche … Continue reading
Posted in Spring, Vegetables
Tagged asparagus, capers, chives, dill, egg, Farmers' Feast Challenge, lemon, mayonnaise, olive oil, Ottawa Farmers' Market, sauce Gribiche, spring
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Pistachio-crusted halibut on golden beets with caper-onion tartar sauce
Halibut is one of my favourite fish to cook and eat because of its delicate texture and flavour. When shopping, look for sustainably harvested fish that does not have a strong fishy aroma. Because the fillets are generally of an … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, poultry, fish
Tagged beets, breaded, capers, chili paste, coriander, dijon, fish, golden beets, halibut, lemon, mayonnaise, milk, olive oil, panko, pistachio, rice vinegar, shallots, tartar sauce
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Tuna Crudo
I’ve long been a fan of well-prepared raw fish, having first tasted excellent sushi on a trip to New York City in the early 1980s. Not long after, I was delighted to discover ceviche – an intoxicating blend of fish, … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Meat, poultry, fish
Tagged ahi, albacore, appetizer, basil, capers, chili, crudo, lemon, loin, salt, tuna, vinaigrette
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Pasta with Tuna, Lemon, Capers and Olives
This easy, family-friendly recipe is a modern take on the tuna casseroles of old which frequently featured soggy pasta and bland sauce. The only thing that made those meals palatable for me was the sprinkling of crushed potato chips on … Continue reading
Pasta with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
This light and lovely recipe was inspired by Canadian celebrity chef Michael Smith whom I recall watching make something similar on TV years ago. Quick and easy to prepare, it only takes a moderate amount of smoked salmon to make … Continue reading
Posted in One dish meals, Pasta
Tagged capers, cream cheese, dill, lemon, pasta, smoked salmon
6 Comments
