Tag Archives: feta

Hearty seafood and chickpea stew

Posted on December 11, 2017 by

A Mediterranean-inspired winter warmer! I adore this dish because it’s so easy to prepare and absolutely packed with flavour. The tomatoes and herbs are what predominate, rather than the mild-tasting haddock and shrimp. Leftovers reheat beautifully so you might even … Continue reading →

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Greek-style tomato, chickpea and spinach stew

Posted on October 13, 2016 by

I remember thinking many years ago that I’d never learn to enjoy chickpeas. Well, times have changed because now I just love them. They don’t have much taste on their own, but mix them with almost any mixture of other … Continue reading →

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Italian Sausage and Vegetable Bake

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

As you can imagine, my taste testers get quite the workout during Farmers’ Feast weeks. Day after day, they wait patiently for their first bites of new dishes inspired by seasonal, local foods from the Ottawa Farmers’ Market. Their opinions … Continue reading →

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Freekeh-Greeky Salad

Posted on April 24, 2015 by

It seems like every time I turn around, someone’s talking about a new superfood. One that’s appearing in discussions lately is freekeh, also known as cracked green wheat. It’s an ancient grain that is high in fibre and has a … 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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Smoked Watermelon Salad with feta and mint

Posted on June 27, 2014 by

While this sweet-salty-sour salad combination has been around for years, smoking the watermelon prior to cubing it takes the dish to a whole new level of deliciousness. It’s a refreshing, light, flavourful treat that will add a wow factor to … Continue reading →

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Simple Mediterranean Fish Stew

Posted on October 16, 2013 by

I love this dish because it is so packed with vegetables that non-fish lovers might not even realize there are delights from the ocean hidden in their bowl. Mild-flavoured haddock and a few shrimp add lovely texture to the dish … Continue reading →

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