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Friday 8 November 2013

Cassie Salad

Cassie Salad

A flavourful combination of sweet caramelized onions, tangy goat cheese, hearty chick peas and tuna & creamy avocado; covered in a delicious feta balsamic dressing.  Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients:
1 cup Israeli couscous
½ cup caramelized onions
1 can (425 grams) chick peas
½ cup diced cucumber
1 can (95 gram) albacore tuna
200 grams diced feta cheese
¼ thinly sliced red onion
1 avocado diced

Instructions:
Combine Ingredients in large bowl and toss with dressing.

Feta Balsamic Dressing:

Ingredients:
6 tablespoons (90 ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons (30 grams) crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) minced garlic
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

Combine ingredients in small bowl and whisk until combined and feta becomes creamy.  Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.



This salad "Cassie Salad" is a tribute to my longtime assistant Cassie Kurnik who is now a wonderful teacher!

Monday 4 November 2013

Wine Review - Taste Ontario Features Great Wines: Thirty Bench, East Dell


I had the pleasure of attending Taste Ontario 2013 and was thrilled with the assortment of local wines produced here in Ontario.

Please check out my wine review on Natalie Maclean's blog along with some other reviews that highlight the event!

http://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/taste-ontario-features-great-wines-thirty-bench-east-dell/