Braised Butter Beans with Greens

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.

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

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. 

Homemade Corn Tortillas

Homemade Corn Tortillas

Once you start making your own Corn Tortillas it will be hard to return to store bought. Easy, gluten free and only 3 ingredients, making tortillas haas now become part of the fun on Taco and Fajita nights. Corn Tortillas also show up in Shrimp 

Smoked Salmon and Dill Pizza

Smoked Salmon and Dill Pizza

Cold Smoked Salmon and Lox look very similar. Thinly sliced, except Cold Smoked Salmon has a smoky flavour whereas Lox has more of a briny flavour. Critical for flavour on this pizza is the fresh baby dill, it really does make a difference. This is 

Limoncino Salad Dressing

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.

Simple Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Simple Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Not quite a Greek Salad, but almost. Tomatoes fresh from the grower and Persian cucumbers make this salad. Very easy to make alongside or on top of Aleppo Pepper Meatballs and Hummus.

Chive Sea Bar and Lounge, Savannah, Georgia

Chive Sea Bar and Lounge, Savannah, Georgia

Located in the Old Historic District of Savannah, Chive Sea Bar and Lounge came highly recommended. It’s decor is inspired by the decadence of the roaring 20’s in the oldest City in Georgia.

Aleppo Pepper Meatballs

Aleppo Pepper Meatballs

Aleppo Pepper has quickly become one of our favourite spices. it’s smokey and earthy; a little sweet and a little spicy. It can be used as a flavour enhancer or a finisher – sprinkled on a dish at the end. Aleppo Pepper and Sumac can 

Spago at the Bellagio, Las Vegas

Spago at the Bellagio, Las Vegas

Spago has a front row seat at the Bellagio Hotel overlooking the Bellagio Fountains. Sometimes we have been lucky enough to sit outside, listen to the Fountain music and feel the mist; and other times not so lucky!

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.