Winter Salad
Winter Salads can be just as good as summer ones, using fruit such as Pomegranates and late season Granny Smith Apples. This salad disappears at the Christmas potluck, or any potluck for that matter.
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Balsamic Potato Gratin
The potatoes absorb the Balsamic, which becomes a sticky, delicious crust around the pan. Serve with Peas and Leeks if you like.
Simple Tomato Sauce with Sausage
The simplest sauces are sometimes the best. This recipe has proven the test of time, served over pasta. as it is; or with any additions you have a particular craving for at the time. We scramble fried Spolumbo’s Spicy Chicken Sausage – Wow!
Braised Pork Ribs
The first time I had ever heard of Braised Pork Ribs is while thumbing through Marcella Hazan’s Classic Italian Cookbook. Marcella Hazan is considered one of the best Italian cooks and cookbook authors. She changed the way North American’s cooked Italian.
Simple Tomato Sauce
This recipe was adapted from the Calgary Herald years ago, and probably came from Marcella Hazan the Italian cook and cookbook author. It’s delicious and a very mild sauce. Don’t skip the butter, it really does make the sauce creamier and it’s a nice change …
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.
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
Labneh is a soft Middle Eastern cheese made from strained Greek yogurt. Generally, it has the consistency of cream cheese and can be used as a dip on Mezze Platters or dotted on pizza and salads. The longer you strain the yogurt, the thicker the …
Braised Butter Beans with Greens
Reminiscent of a lunch we had in Italy years ago, butter beans are so versatile, originating in South America and quickly travelling the world.