Asparagus Salsa Soup

Asparagus Salsa Soup

This quick and flavourful soup has been a long-time family favourite. Don’t let the color throw you off! The salsa you use will determine the intensity of the heat in the soup. Mild salsa for a gentler palate and medium/hot for others.

Green Chili Polenta or Grits

Green Chili Polenta or Grits

Canned Green Chili’s give this dish a bit of heat and was the perfect side to Tajin Pork Chops and sautéed Blue Oyster Mushrooms.

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

This modern version of onions and soup originates in Paris, made with beef broth and caramelized onions. Heartwarming and topped with the best Swiss Cheese and a little Parmesan is a meal in itself.

Saganaki – Greek Fried Cheese

Saganaki – Greek Fried Cheese

Saganaki îs a perfect hot weather snack. It can be any number of small dishes prepared in a small frying pan, but most common is fried cheese, served with a spritz of lemon. It’s also flambeed after being fried in many Greek restaurants for a 

Crab Melts

Crab Melts

This retro appetizer is a fun throwback to the 70’s! It’s versatile enough that you can amp up the spices or not……….add more veggies……….or not, change up the cheese……….or not. Crab Melts, AKA: Crabbie’s, Crab Bites or Crab Canape’s are a South Carolina Lowcountry staple; 

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada simply means grilled meat. Layered on a corn tortilla, with the freshest of toppings. San Diego is given credit for thinking of piling Carne Asada on French Fries, with the usual Mexican style toppings – Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Grated Cheese/Cojita, Jalapeño Crema, 

Rosti

Rosti

Quite simple, Rosti are twice cooked potato pancakes, made from pre-made potatoes. Instead of baking, cooling and then grating the potato, we deferred to our favourite dehydrated hash browns, Golden Grill Hash Brown Potatoes. Rosti, a Swiss dish was usually eaten at breakfast, but it 

Turkey Burgers Stuffed with Cheese

Turkey Burgers Stuffed with Cheese

A great change from the usual beef burger! Perfect on a hot day with a chilled dry Sparkling wine.

Fajitas

Fajitas

Fajitas are almost always beef or chicken sautéed with onions and peppers, while Carne Asana is marinated grilled meat (beef is most common), all served in a taco. Common sides are Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Pickled Red Onions, grated cheddar, radish, sour cream, refried beans, 

Rotel Tex Mex

Rotel Tex Mex

Rotel Mexican Style Tomatoes date back to the 1940’s. Available now in various spice levels, the original recipe with zesty green chilies and spices does heat up a dish. Rotel Tomatoes are not the same as salsa, and became a famous addition to queso.