Category Archives: Vegetarian

Sweet Potato Hodge Podge

Sweet Potato Hodge Podge - I Say Nomato
Sweet Potato Hodge Podge is a comforting, hearty dish packed with fresh summer vegetables from the garden. Boiled and with added cream, it's even better the day after you make it!  Hodge Podge is one of those classically Nova Scotia recipes that's different depending on who you talk to. Everyone's got their grandmother's recipe, bestowed upon them on…Read More

Irish Coffee Chocolate Cake

Irish Coffee Chocolate Cake - I Say Nomato
Hi folks! Today I'm over at Tornadough Alli helping her celebrate her birthday with a recipe for this amazing Irish Coffee Chocolate Cake! Seriously though. Seriously. This cake is amazing. Click on through to get the recipe! I have a big announcement coming on Friday, so stay tuned! Seriously. SaveRead More

Pan-Fried Haddock

Pan-Fried Haddock is a summer Nova Scotia classic. It's light, flaky and ready in ten minutes!
The Nova Scotia food series continues today with a simple, traditional recipe for Pan-Fried Haddock! Haddock is a beautiful, slightly sweet fish that is light and flaky that goes with almost anything. It’s the perfect fish for people who don’t like fish (and those who do)! Change is hard. Let’s be honest. Even though they say that the…Read More

Garlic Scape Pesto

Garlic Scape Pesto is not for the faint of heart! Full of garlic zing, it goes perfectly on pasta or pizza!
Garlic Scape Pesto is not for the faint of heart! Full of garlic zing, it goes perfectly on pasta or pizza!  This is a continuation of my local Nova Scotia food series! These garlic scapes are so fresh and beautiful, they usually are cut around the beginning of July to really let that garlic bud…Read More

Strawberry and SunGold Kiwi Upside-Down Cupcakes

It's an upside-down cake with a fresh Strawberry Kiwi twist!
A sweet surprise, these Strawberry & SunGold Kiwi Upside-Down Cupcakes are a tropical dream. They're light, fluffy, and bursting with kiwi flavour! This post is sponsored by Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit. All opinions are my own, based on my own experience.   It's the second post of Strawberry Week! Because dang it, it's the best time of the…Read More

3 Ingredient No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

Easy 3 Ingredient No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream is a sweet way to enjoy those beautiful, fresh berries!
This 3 Ingredient No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream is a sweet celebration of summer. With fresh puréed strawberries straight from the garden, it's an easy and delicious way to enjoy the season! It's Strawberry Week at I Say Nomato! Strawberries are one of my favourites, and in keeping with my local recipe series, I can think…Read More

Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese

A beautiful and fresh summer salad, this Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese from guest poster Simple and Savory is a decadent yet healthy dish!   Hello readers! I'm on vacation this week so Anne from the blog Simple and Savory is sharing one of her local recipes. Anne focuses on holistic and healthy food, and…Read More

“Hamburger” Macarons

"Hamburger" Macarons - I Say Nomato
I have a deep and abiding love for food that looks like other food. I'm talking cakes made of meatloaf and mashed potatoes, cupcakes that look like spaghetti and meatballs, devilled egg cake balls... you get the idea. So when I first started making macarons, you can bet the ol' noodle started cooking. I mean, what…Read More

Rhubarb Pie

Sweet and tart, this classic recipe for Rhubarb Pie is a must-try! - I Say Nomato
This is Week #4 of my Nova Scotia Local Food series, and I can't think of something that says June more than this classic recipe for tart Rhubarb Pie! There's an old joke that everyone tells about Nova Scotia that the only reason you need to lock your car is that you might come back…Read More