Tag: olive oil
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Root to Rise Retreat Menu
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Lomo Saltado
Have you ever thought what your life would be like if you didn’t meet someone, or go somewhere or be introduced to something? Before marrying Rafael, my knowledge of anything Peruvian was limited. I knew that the Incas ruled Peru before the Spanish occupation and that the soothing flute music was comforting, but that was…
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Pork Tenderloin Roast with Apples and Onions
A couple of months ago when the Christian world was preparing for Easter many sites, magazines and blogs featured pork dishes that were cooked accompanied with a variety of fruits to enhance the flavour of the pork and to add layers of texture to the dishes. One particular fruit I always was interested in adding…
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Roasted Garlic, Oregano and Lemon Chicken Breast with Potatoes; Riganates Patates me Kota
Every now and then I dig into my recipe memory bank in search of a classic dish that has stood the test of time and that connects me to my heritage. As I was down to the last of the organic chicken we ordered from Nutrafarms I decided on a classic Greek dish that is simple to…
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Cilantro and Cashew Pesto Salmon
Yesterday afternoon I got the best compliment from my husband about my cooking. Usually, I know that my husband likes a dish I’ve made by helping himself to seconds or thirds. If he doesn’t like the food he is eating he will say, “Thank you for the food.”, and then eat a piece of bread,…
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Roasted Vegetables and Short Beef Ribs
Over the last several weeks I have been slowly going through my Nutrafarms order. Dish after dish I am very pleased with the quality of the meats Nutrafarms produces. The other night, I decided to try the Short Beef Ribs that came in my Beef package. Since we had ordered the sampler package I didn’t…
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Simple Salmon with Pappa’s Potato Salad and Steamed Bok Choy
Recently my sister discovered an free range farmer from Barrie,ON that provides meat products to the public that are hormone and antibiotic free. Nutrafarms is a family run free range farm that specializes in beef, pork and poultry products; however they also offer other products from other food producers. Among our meat products from Nutrafarms, my…
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Kokkinisto me Meltzanes – Beef with Eggplant in Red Sauce
Every now and then I like to cook dishes that have been passed down to me from various family members or friends. I like to call them Heirloom Recipes because like most heirlooms that are cherished generation after generation I believe recipes can have the same quality. Today I would like to share with you…