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Tag Archives: cumin
Southwestern-style turkey and squash stew
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
Indonesian-inspired beef and vegetable bowls
Spiced-up flank steak with chili, coconut and more! I’ve never been to Indonesia but this island archipelago is a land that has long fascinated me. Sambal Oelek is one of the ingredients I reach for very often in my kitchen; … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, bowl, dinner, Vegetables
Tagged beef bowl, beef with peppers and onions, cinnamon, cumin, flank steak quick marinade, gluten-free, Indonesian, Indonesian spices, Indonesian stir fry, Kendall-Jackson wine, Paula Roy, sambal oelek, tumeric, what to do with flank steak, what to pair with Cabernet Sauvignon
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Crunchy Curried Cauliflower Pickles
Refrigerator pickles are a quick, easy way to capture the flavours of the season and enjoy them for months afterwards. I was excited to find some cauliflower in this month’s Farmers’ Feast challenge basket, courtesy of Linda’s Garden at the … Continue reading
Posted in Canning, Farmers' Feast, Ottawa Farmers' Market, pickles, Preserves, Quick Pickles, summer
Tagged cauliflower, coriander, cumin, curry, curry powder, Farmers Feast, garlic, ginger, gluten-free, Ottawa Farmers' Market, pickles, quick pickles, refrigerator pickles, summer, turmeric, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, vinegar
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Smoky Texas-style Chili
Have you heard of Hiyak? Neither had I, until two lovely little parcels of Hiyak sirloin from Lanark County’s Tiraislin Fold showed up in my Farmers’ Feast basket, courtesy of the Ottawa Farmers’ Market. It’s a cross between Highland cattle and … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, One dish meals
Tagged ancho, beef stock, black turtle beans, chili, chipotle chili pepper, cider vinegar, cumin, garlic, hyak, oregano, Ottawa Farmers' Market, poblano, roasted tomatoes, shallot, smoked, smoky, sour cream, Texas-style, Tiraislin Fold
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Moroccan-spiced Cauliflower
Move over, cheese sauce. Cauliflower is about to get all zippy and exciting thanks to a great blend of seasonings and some quick oven-roasting. This side dish – regular or vegan – will perk up any menu; it would be … Continue reading
Quick Moroccan-style Chicken Stew
For those unfamiliar with the cuisine of Morocco, its tastes are layered, subtle and absolutely delicious, blending both sweetness and heat. Spices such as cinnamon, cumin, coriander and peppers are typically combined with fruit and meat, often in slowly-simmered tagines … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, poultry, fish
Tagged almonds, chicken, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger, honey, make-ahead, Moroccan, onion, orange zest, salsa, stew, tagine
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Shredded chicken tacos with crunchy coleslaw
Some say the taco craze is winding down but I beg to differ. There’s something so fun about piling tasty toppings on a fresh tortilla and then devouring it in just a few gloriously messy bites. I love the layering … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous goodies
Tagged adobo sauce, beer, cabbage, chicken, chipotle peppers, cilantro, coleslaw, corn tortillas, cumin, garlic, gluten-free, Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, onions, oregano, red pepper, shredded chicken, taco Tuesday, tacos, tomatoes
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