Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower has been cultivated around the Mediterranean and Asia since the 1500’s, but only became popular in North America in the 1900’s. The smaller the cauliflower, the sweeter it is.
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Chicken Baked with Salsa
Salsa is traced back to the times of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans; and was introduced to the rest of the world in the 1500’s. For the most part we eat salsa at room temperature but baked with chicken adds a new dimension to the …
Chicken/Turkey Enchiladas
Dating back to Mayan Times (A.D. 250 – 900), food in Mexico has been rolled in a tortilla and dipped in a spicy sauce. Great stone cities, monuments, arts, calendars, and astronomy were but a few of the incredible accomplishments of this civilization. This is …
Chicken Cordon Bleu
For years we thought that Cordon Bleu was a French only dish, but the more research we’ve done; the more we discovered that many countries and cuisines have embraced the concept of meat wrapped around cheese. Switzerland has Schnitzel, Spain has Cachopo, and Argentina has …
Pasta alla Valdostana
If you want a change from the ham bun leftovers, do try this creamy recipe from the Northern Italian Aosta Valley; nestled just below Mont Blanc near France and Switzerland. Cheese from “Valle d’Aosta” is also known as Fontina. Fontina is a DOP cheese is …
Cedar Creek Estate Winery
Cedar Creek Estate Wineries is one the original 8 wineries in B.C., founded in 1987. The Fitzpatrick Family managed the winery until 2014 when it was purchased by the VMF Estates Group (von Mandl Family), owners of Mission Hill Family Estate Winery. Cedar Creek Estate Winery, …
Turkey Cubano Sandwich
It’s really quite impossible to tell when the Cubano Sandwich (grilled meat and cheese), was created, but as people sailed between Cuba, Tampa and Key West culture and ideas were shared. It was a common lunch for Cubans; so, when they relocated to work in the …
Hash Brown Bake
This Hash Brown Bake is surprisingly light, flavorful and Gluten Free! It’s a really easy dish for a group brunch, or a light meal with a side salad.