Tag Archives: chèvre

Southwestern-style turkey and squash stew

Posted on October 6, 2019 by

A hearty meal that’s ready in 15 minutes or less! There’s a good reason that squash is a favourite vegetable to serve with roast turkey; it’s an irresistible flavour combination. For this stew, I decided to play up on the … Continue reading →

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Goat cheese and caramelized onion puff pastry palmiers

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

The fabulous appetizer that pulls a disappearing act! I could not believe how fast these little treats got devoured when I served them to my book club recently. They’re the perfect thing, really – crisp and light and full of … Continue reading →

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Marinated Goat Cheese with Pickled Blueberries

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

Heaven help me….I have a new addiction, and it’s this dish. It started out innocently enough. I looked around for something new to pickle, and spied a big basket of fresh blueberries on the kitchen counter. As an aside, in … Continue reading →

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Salad of tender greens with pickled rhubarb

Posted on May 25, 2015 by

This salad is an excellent way to showcase and enjoy some of the first produce of spring, now available at the Ottawa Farmers’ Market. The pickled rhubarb adds a huge flavour element to the salad, along with some great colour. … Continue reading →

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Beet and Rhubarb Salad

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

Beet salads became rather ubiquitous on restaurant menus a few years ago, and there’s a good reason why: beets are delicious, nutritious, inexpensive and very pretty on the plate. I’m also a big fan of rhubarb, another bright-coloured vegetable (often … Continue reading →

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Grilled Banana Peppers with Chèvre and Crispy Proscuitto

Posted on August 18, 2014 by

I’m so happy to share my new favourite appetizer. Also my new favourite lunch, mid-afternoon snack and late-night treat…. The banana peppers came from Bergeron Gardens at the Ottawa Farmers’ Market and I always keep both chèvre and proscuitto in the … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Squash, Leek and Green Bean Frittata

Posted on August 17, 2014 by

I love making frittatas for brunch because they don’t take too long to prepare and they are a great way to use up little bits of produce, cheese and meat you have on hand from other meals. I often put … Continue reading →

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