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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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.
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 …
Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
Most often, well pretty much all of the time we use fresh Jalapeños. This dip is better with pickled, sliced Jalapeño. Heat the dip and use taco chips to gather some of this spicy, gooey dip or use as a condiment on Tostados or Tacos. …
Burrata with Harissa Oil
This magnificent appetizer takes mere minutes to make, elegant and company worthy. Harissa Paste, lemon and drained artichoke hearts turn creamy Burrata into an event.
Limoncino Salad Dressing
Limoncino Vinegar is so much sweeter than other flavoured vinegars. A product of Italy, it is found in specialty stores, distributed by Preferisco Foods Ltd., Vancouver.
Burrata with Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Burrata and Fresh Mozzarella appear the same until you slice into it. Burrata’s centre is filled with fresh cream and curds, whereas Mozzarella’s interior is the same as the exterior.
Crab and Artichoke Dip
Scoops of rich tomato sauce and creamy cream cheese with crab and marinated artichokes elevate this dip to company standards. Easy to make and very, very good.