Romesco Sauce

Romesco Sauce

This recipe is an easy condiment to make, but purchase a good quality pre-made jar such as Mediterranean Sauces Moli de Pomeri. It comes together with mostly pantry ingredients. Romesco is a tomato-based sauce originating in Catalonia, Spain. It is used as a dip for 

Romesco Chicken Sandwich

Romesco Chicken Sandwich

Make your own Romesco Sauce or purchase a high quality pre-made jar such as Mediterranean Sauces Moli de Pomeri. It is a standard condiment used in Spain.

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, JalapeƱo Crema, 

Gremolata

Gremolata

Gremolata is one of Italy’s favourite condiments. Most often it contains parsley, lemon zest, salt and garlic. Sometimes we add a bit of olive oil and other times, like this version, some seeds. Gremolata is used as a sauce over pasta or grilled meats and 

Socca

Socca

Socca is an unleavened pancake or crepe made of chickpea flour. It has crisp brown edges, and is typically cooked in wood ovens, but a cast-iron skillet works just as well. Socca is typical of the North-west Mediterranean Coast. In France, it is called Socca, 

Creamed Chicken with Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Creamed Chicken with Slow Roasted Tomatoes

During tomato season we try to use tomatoes every couple of days. Pick from your own garden or find then at the Farmer’s Market. Small tomatoes are lovely for roasting, and it is easy to see why they are a fruit.

Turkey/Chicken and Spinach Curry

Turkey/Chicken and Spinach Curry

Coconut milk is more common in Thai curries than Indian curries; however, this curry brings together the Indian flavours of turmeric, coriander, cayenne and cumin with the Coconut milk. The premade curry powder we see in stores is an adaptation of a very complex spice 

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 

Potato, Corn and Asparagus Salad

Potato, Corn and Asparagus Salad

The Farmer’s Market had fresh vegetables well into the fall! This salad is hearty enough to be the only side along grilled meat and definitely earns a spot on the summer picnic buffet. Fresh corn cut from the cob makes all the difference.

Harissa Meatballs

Harissa Meatballs

Middle Eastern flavours dominate these simple, savoury Harissa Meatballs. We adapted Anna Stockwell’s recipe and love to serve them over Lemon Yogurt Sauce, with a sprinkle of Gremolata and Socca on the side. Slow Roasted Tomatoes are the perfect vegetable.