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Panzanella is a delicious Tuscan salad that got its roots using up stale bread. Originally the bread was soaked in water and wrung dry; but its evolved and now the toasted bread cubes soak up olive oil and red wine vinegar. This basic salad consists …
Raspberry season in Western Canada is late spring until the markets no longer have any in the fall. It’s hit and miss by fall if our local market has picked enough to share daily; but when they do, the taste is just as good. Incredible.
Beets fill the markets by fall and have been harvested for centuries, for good reason! This is an easy, delicious salad once the beets are roasted. Roast the beets earlier in the day or even the day before.
Tomatoes are at their peak and it’s a perfect time to make this classic Italian Salad for lunch or alongside a beautifully grilled steak! This was my absolute “go to” salad throughout Italy!
The Greek flavors of lemon and oregano shine in these meatballs that almost always go with some of the other Greek staples; Hummus, Tzatziki, Greek Salad or olive oil tossed tomatoes.
Sea Scallops are larger than Bay Scallops and most common. They have a delicate texture and sweet taste similar to crab and lobster.
Chopped Salad is a delicious salad that show cases the freshest produce of the summer and fall. Fresh lemon juice makes a difference considering the salad ingredients are fresh and at their peak. Easy. Easy, add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal if …
Lettuce wraps have been around for centuries in Southeast Asia, and more recently became very popular throughout North America. Wraps make a light meal or use them as part of a small plates meal.
Thank goodness asparagus is available all year long, but the first shoots in the spring; February to June seem to us to be the best!
Tequila and shrimp just seem to go together, whether as appetizers or part of a main course taco bar. They are super quick to make. They still taste really nice if you leave the Tequila out when serving to the kids.