Tag Archives: local

Mini Shortbread Apple Tarts with Salted Caramel

Posted on September 25, 2016 by

Freshly picked apples are one of the delights of autumn. Their beautiful red skins and crisp texture seem a perfect pairing with the changing seasons. These delicious tarts are a great way to showcase apples in a pretty way and … Continue reading →

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Spiced Lamb Meatballs

Posted on December 9, 2015 by

Meatballs are a great party food. Bite sized yet full of flavour, they’re also a great vehicle for many different kinds of dips. When I saw a package of minced lamb from Milkhouse Farm and Dairy in my Holiday Farmers’ … Continue reading →

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Farmers’ Feast – the Holiday 2015 Edition

Posted on December 1, 2015 by

Every month or three, I get a chance to step into culinary overdrive for a week or so. The Ottawa Farmers’ Market has designed a great program to help showcase the abundance of delicious local products on offer year ‘round … Continue reading →

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Sunchoke-stuffed squash

Posted on October 8, 2015 by

One of the things I love most about the Farmers’ Feast project (and about visiting farmers’ markets in general) is that it gets me working with new-to-me ingredients. This month, the sunchokes and Delicata squash included in my mystery basket … Continue reading →

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Belgian-style Elk Stew

Posted on October 7, 2015 by

I first tasted traditional Belgian stew (sometimes called Carbonade Flamande), as a teen on a trip to Europe. The sweet-sour flavour combined with the tenderness of the meat made it an unforgettable dish for me. It’s a great make-ahead recipe … Continue reading →

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Farmers’ Feast – August 2015 Edition

Posted on August 17, 2015 by

One of the reasons I said yes when asked by the Ottawa Farmers’ Market to participate in their Farmers’ Feast Challenge was that I love how it pushes me to try new ingredients, new ideas and often new techniques. The … Continue reading →

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Braised Beet and Cabbage Salad

Posted on July 9, 2015 by

It’s funny how some dishes can pop into your head, even when they are completely out of season. I mention this because when I spied tender young beets from The Beet Box and a perky head of Napa cabbage from … Continue reading →

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