Shrimp and Guacamole Dip
Whether making Shrimp and Guacamole for 1 or a group this is a beautiful summer appetizer or meal. Serve with tortilla chips.
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Lunch
Asian Meatball Soup
WE often have various types of meatballs in the freezer, along with Stock – Chicken or Turkey. This meal is ready in minutes if you defrost Asian Meatballs earlier in the day. Home made Stock makes all the difference.
Horseradish Cream
Horseradish has been cultivated since antiquity! It’s a perennial that stores in the freezer like ginger can be. Very strong freshly grated, we usually opt for the prepared jars! nearly always found near roast beef.
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Although using oil and vinegar to dress vegetables is as old as Ancient Greece and Rome, it became popular as a French dressing by the 1700’s.
Blood Orange Salad and Vinaigrette
Blood oranges tend to be sweeter than other oranges and are well known for the beautiful rich red color. They are in season December to April, so enjoy them when you find them. We use them in the salad and juiced in then vinaigrette. White …
Shrimp Risotto
Shrimp, lemon and tomatoes start to taste like spring! This Italian classic does not have the ever-present Parmesan Cheese and honestly, it’s so creamy you don’t miss it. We prefer to cook the shrimp on the side (in a little butter, oil and garlic; with …
Stock with Pasta and Asparagus
This is a favourite spring luncheon meal, especially when you pull out home-made Stock – Chicken or Turkey from the freezer. Only use home-made stock in this simple yet elegant starter.
Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)
Reminiscent of Italian Pizzeria’s, this dressing is as close to a bottled salad dressing as it can get; using better olive oil and mixes up in minutes with dried herbs. Use it on a salad or for a quick marinade before chicken hits the grill.
Curried Chicken Salad
Madras Curry has a little more chili compared to other curry powders. This salad is perfect served over baby greens, alongside a light vinaigrette tossed salad, in a lettuce wrap or sandwich. It is so versatile! Use left-over chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken for …
Reuben Sandwich
This classic grilled corn beef and Swiss cheese sandwich has its origin in the U.S. Some say the origin was Omaha, Nebraska and others New York.