Tag Archives: panko

Grilled asparagus with mustard sauce and toasted panko

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

Sauce and topping an easy way to dress up vegetables! Every year it seems I feel compelled to come up with yet another grilled asparagus recipe. Some of my favourite creations feature asparagus with za’atar and creamy harissa sauce or … Continue reading →

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Kale salad with caper vinaigrette

Posted on March 26, 2018 by

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 →

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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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Green Tomato and Romano Bean Gratin

Posted on August 30, 2015 by

Ask anyone to name a dish involving unripened tomatoes and you’ll most likely hear, “fried green tomatoes”. While those are popular and delicious, I knew there had to be something else I could do with them when they showed up … Continue reading →

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The Best Grilled Vegetable Salad Ever

Posted on July 8, 2015 by

I am usually reluctant to call any recipe of mine ‘the best ever’ but after my husband raved incessantly upon tasting this creation, I’ve decided the tagline is deserved, this time. This dish was inspired by the sight of many … Continue reading →

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Pecan-crusted cod with lemon-chive sauce

Posted on April 20, 2015 by

I love cooking and eating cod because it’s such a versatile, mild-flavoured fish, not to mention being crammed with all sorts of nutritional goodness. I grew up eating it coated in cracker crumbs and panfried; while I still enjoy fish … Continue reading →

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Crispy pan-fried Basa fillets

Posted on April 12, 2015 by

If you’ve not yet tried Basa, you’re in for a treat. This mild-flavoured white fish is remarkable not only for its delicate taste but also the fact that you won’t find rogue bones lurking in the flesh. Insulating the fish … Continue reading →

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