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Tag Archives: shallot
Kale salad with caper vinaigrette
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
Posted in Restaurants, Salads
Tagged anchovy, anchovy paste, bacon, caper, capers, dijon, garlic, kale, Manchego, massage kale, panko, Paula Roy, salad, shallot, sheep's milk cheese, Supply and Demand, vinaigrette
4 Comments
Cheesy Zucchini-Apple Tian
I’m always looking for new ways to serve vegetables to my family. This dish was a big hit with everyone and I especially loved it because not only is it super easy to prepare, it’s also easy to serve and … Continue reading
Posted in casserole, vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian
Tagged apple, casserole, Cheddar, classic French vegetables, dairy-free cheese, gluten-free, Gruyère, mozzarella, olive oil, parmesan, shallot, thyme, tian, vegan, vegetable, vegetables, vegetarian, zucchini
2 Comments
Cavena Nuda (Oat Groats) Risotto with Squash
Oat Groats, Naked Oats or Rice of the Prairies … three names for one of the newest darlings of the Canadian farming scene: Cavena Nuda. It’s an amazing variety of hull-less (naked, get it?) developed by researchers at Agriculture Canada … Continue reading
Posted in One dish meals, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged Bryson Farms, Canreg Dairy, Castor River Farm, Cavena Nuda, Farmers Feast, garlic, Hillbilly cheese, local rice, Oat Groats, oats, Ottawa, Ottawa Farmers' Market, parmesan, rice, Rice of the Prairies, risotto, Roots Down Organic Farm, shallot, squash, vegan, vegetarian, winter
1 Comment
Carrot, Turnip and Apple Salad with Maple-Miso Dressing
When many people hear the word miso, the first thing that springs to mind is soup. Although miso certainly does make for very delicious soup, it is a versatile product that can be used in so many other ways. Like … Continue reading
Posted in Fruits and vegetables, Salads, Vegetables
Tagged apple, apple cider vinegar, canola oil, carrots, dijon, Farmers Feast, garlic, ginger, gluten-free, maple syrup, miso, Ottawa Farmers' Market, raw, red miso, sesame oil, shallot, soy sauce, sundried daikon, turnip, vegan, vegetarian
1 Comment
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
2 Comments
Ten Minute Thai Soup
When I find my vegetable drawer filled with little bits and pieces, I usually whip up a quick frittata for lunch. Yesterday, I was about to do just that, when I remembered I had transferred a half a can of … Continue reading
Posted in Soups and stews
Tagged chicken, chicken broth, cilantro, coconut milk, fast, fish sauce, ginger, gingerroot, gluten-free, green onion, lime, quick, red pepper, shallot, shrimp, soup, ten minutes, Thai, zucchini
7 Comments
Quick Tropical Shrimp
When I started thinking about dinner yesterday, it was late, we were hungry and worst of all, it was -25 Celsius (-35 C with a horrid windchill factored in). Weather like this gets me thinking not only about hot, nourishing … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, poultry, fish
Tagged celery, coconut, coconut chips, garlic, ginger, gluten-free, green pepper, hot sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, nutritious, pineapple, shallot, shrimp, soya, tropical, vinegar, warming
1 Comment
