Bridget's Green Kitchen

Tomato Tartlets with Goat’s Cheese Crust

September 13, 2011

Flakey pastry made with goat’s cheese is the perfect base for fresh tomato tartlets. Tomato Tartlets with Goat’s Cheese Crust This time of year there is nothing like fresh tomatoes. Field ripened, they’re sweet and juicy so perfect for this yummy tart. We have eaten it as a nibble while […]

Appetizers, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Too Many Zucchinis? Try Crispy Zucchini Fritters

September 7, 2011

Crispy zucchini fritters are a delicious way to enjoy bountiful summer squash. Too many zucchini?If you’re one of those people who (like the jokes) ends up with too many zucchini, crispy zucchini fritters are another way to use them up. Serve zucchini fritters as a vegetable side dish or […]

Appetizers, Salads, Vegetables

Roasted Beet Salad Recipe with Caramelized Onions and Feta

September 7, 2011

Tossed with caramelized onions, tangy feta and a tart mustard vinaigrette, beets can be the star of the meal. Local markets are overflowing with beets, one of those beautiful but underappreciated vegetables that grows so well in our climate. If you think you’re not fond of […]

Vegetables

Whole Roasted Red Onions are Sweet and Delicious

August 16, 2011

Whole-roasted onions are flavourful and lovely to look at. I can’t resist red onions, especially when they’re just out of the garden. They’re at the farmers markets right now and not too big so great for roasting whole. Not only does roasting onions make them sweet and soft on the […]

Green Living

Garlic scapes – so abundant, but not for long!

July 12, 2011

This is the first year that I have successfully grown garlic (I think) so I have an abundance of scapes in my fridge. Scapes are an early summer treat, with a sweet pungency that works in almost any dish. Raw or cooked they have a true garlic taste that […]