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Tag Archives: vinegar
Herb and garlic infused red wine vinegar
A pantry staple that makes a great gift! Ever wonder why dishes typically taste so much better in restaurants? No, it’s not just because you didn’t have to do the shopping, cooking or cleanup…it’s because pro chefs are masterful at … Continue reading
Quick pickled fennel with orange and star anise
An easy way to add a pop of flavour to any plate! Lately, I’ve been eagerly peeking into my garden a few times a day, looking for tender young shoots that hold the promise of fresh spring vegetables to come. … Continue reading
Posted in condiments, pickles, Preserves, Quick Pickles, Vegetables
Tagged brine, fennel, fennel bulbs, orange, peppercorns, pickle, quick pickle, refrigerator pickle, star anise, vinegar
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Quick Pickled Turnips, Lebanese-style
A terrific taste sensation from the Middle East Anyone who knows me well knows that I have always considered pickles to be a food group, which is why there are quite a few pickle recipes on this blog. I love … Continue reading
Posted in pickles, Quick Pickles, Uncategorized
Tagged beets, garlic, Lebanese, Lebanese food, Middle Eastern cuisine, pickled turnip, quick pickles, turnip, vinegar, white turnip
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Lavender-Blueberry Shrub for Cocktails and Salad Dressings
Shrubs are a big part of the current cocktail craze, and for good reason – they’re delicious! A shrub is a sweetened vinegar-based syrup, sometimes called drinking vinegar. Shrubs typically consist of vinegar infused with fruit juice, herbs and spices for use in cocktails … Continue reading
Posted in Canning, cocktails, Drinks, Edible Gifts, Entertaining
Tagged blueberry, canning, cider vinegar, cocktails, drinking vinegar, entertaining, fruit, herbs, hostess gift, lavender, pickling, preserving, shrub, shrubs, shrubs in cocktails, vinegar
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Crispy Cider Vinegar and Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas
Did you know that 2016 is the International Year of Pulses? I am trying to incorporate a lot more pulses – including delicious, good-for-you lentils, dried beans and chickpeas – into my cooking this year. Like other pulses, chickpeas are … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, Snacks
Tagged apple cider vinegar, chickpeas, cider vinegar, crispy, crunchy, holiday gift, hostess gift, International Year of Pulses, protein, pulses, roasted, salt and vinegar, sea salt, snack, vegan, vegetarian, vinegar
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Smoked Tomato Gazpacho
Smoking then juicing plump Roma tomatoes gives this gazpacho an extra kick. The subtly smoky flavour of the tomatoes balances perfectly with the vegetables and seasonings to make a delicious soup with an intriguing taste that is sure to impress. … Continue reading
Posted in Make Ahead, Soups and stews, summer
Tagged autumn, bread crumbs, egg, fall, fresh, garlic, gazpacho, harvest, herbs, olive oil, raw, smoked, soup, soup shots, summer, tomato, vegetables, vegetarian, vinegar, Worcestershire
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Crunchy Curried Cauliflower Pickles
Refrigerator pickles are a quick, easy way to capture the flavours of the season and enjoy them for months afterwards. I was excited to find some cauliflower in this month’s Farmers’ Feast challenge basket, courtesy of Linda’s Garden at the … Continue reading
Posted in Canning, Farmers' Feast, Ottawa Farmers' Market, pickles, Preserves, Quick Pickles, summer
Tagged cauliflower, coriander, cumin, curry, curry powder, Farmers Feast, garlic, ginger, gluten-free, Ottawa Farmers' Market, pickles, quick pickles, refrigerator pickles, summer, turmeric, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, vinegar
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