Kachumber (Indian Cucumber Salad)
Cucmbers, tomatoes and onions are a salad combination throughout the world. Kachumber is unique because of the dressing – fresh squeezed lemon juice, salt pepper and sometimes cumin. No oil.
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Seared Tenderloin and Parmesan Cream
We served this elegant finger food on New Year’s. The Parmesan Cream , if any leftover could be tossed with pasta or dip something into it…….but not a drop was left.
Sautéed Beans
Green Beans have been harvested for centuries in South and Central America. Christopher Columbus brought them to Europe on his second excursion. And before that they were merely decorative in Europe and inedible.
Christmas Charcuterie
Charcuterie’s and Cheese Boards are some of the most versatile appetizers or even meals.
Steak Pita’s with Herb Labneh
We have found the best Gluten Free Pita’s, untraditionally shaped but delicious just the same from “Promise” Bakery located in Ireland. Their products are showing up in Canadian stores and are delicious. Sometimes fresh and other times they are in the freezer section. Make Herb …
Herb Labneh
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Noir Honey Pork
Our favourite honey farm is Arlo’s Honey Farm just outside of Kelowna, B.C. The quality is outstanding. Our usual go to is Wildflower, but we bought Noir Honey recently and loved it drilled on pork and as part of a charcuterie.
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Reminiscent of a lunch we had in Italy years ago, butter beans are so versatile, originating in South America and quickly travelling the world.
Spaghetti Vongole
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Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake
Angel Food Cakes originated in the United States during the mid 1800’s, where is a matter of debate – Missouri or Pennsylvania. Who doesn’t love Angel Food Cake with strawberries and whipped cream or ice cream? Growing up, it was one of the first signs …