Tag Archives: shallots

Cheesy Brussels sprout and onion dip

Posted on October 10, 2015 by

Remember that dip that got served at every party you went to between 1990 and 1999? The one with canned artichoke hearts and loads of cheese? Yeah, that one. I was thinking about that recipe the other day and decided … 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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Farmers’ Feast – the 2015 Thanksgiving edition

Posted on October 6, 2015 by

I like that gratitude is a word we hear more often these days. I was raised in an environment where being grateful was reinforced as a very important family value and I’ve consciously strived to encourage my children to count … 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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Make-ahead Scallops au Gratin

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

I’ve always loved this dish, also known as Coquilles St. Jacques. For years, it was my ‘have to impress these people’ meal. These days, I prefer this version which can be made the day before a party. I also like that … Continue reading →

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Farmers’ Feast – the Winter Edition

Posted on March 21, 2015 by

During the height of the growing season, visiting the Ottawa Farmers’ Market (OFM) is my version of a kid’s trip to the candy store. The selection and quality of the products available is dazzling, and sets my mind spinning about all … Continue reading →

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Warm Brown Rice Salad with Asparagus, Grapefruit and Shrimp

Posted on March 25, 2014 by

Salads with a grain base such as rice, couscous or quinoa offer a great way to make a hearty one-dish meal that is also ideal for picnics or packed lunches. This variation offers tons of flavour while delivering in a … Continue reading →

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