Manhattan Clam Chowder

Manhattan Clam Chowder

The great debate between Manhattan Clam Chowder made with tomatoes and New England Clam Chowder made with cream have their purist fans. We love both! And mostly the clams!

Shrimp Tostados

Shrimp Tostados

A Tostada is simply the whole tortilla fried crispy, rather than cut into triangles like the chips. And they are perfect for building everything you would in a taco, only flat. Tostados or any taco meal is especially easy if you have a nearby authentic 

Red Thai Curry

Red Thai Curry

Red Thai curries sit right in the middle of yellow (most mild) and green (spiciest). If you prefer a milder Red Thai Curry start with half of the curry paste and fish sauce. This recipe has lots of flavour and a bit of heat, but 

San J Teriyaki Chicken

San J Teriyaki Chicken

For an easy weeknight meal, we give the nod to San J Teriyaki Stir Fry & Marinade. It is one of our favourite Gluten Free Sauces. Marinate chicken or *salmon 20 – 30 minutes and grill or oven roast.

Fondue with Broth

Fondue with Broth

Many food discoveries have come out of necessity and that is certainly true with fondue. Isolated Swiss alpine villagers and travelling herders relied on cheese, bread and wine during the long winter months. Hard cheese was melted over an open fire mixed with wine and 

Halibut with Chili Garlic Vinaigrette and Wasabi Cream

Halibut with Chili Garlic Vinaigrette and Wasabi Cream

Halibut is a firm fish with a mild taste, and can stand up with Chili Garlic Sauce, Sriracha and Wasabi. Chili Garlic provides the fiery, roughly chopped spice while Sriracha is the smooth counter part. Use either or if you only have one in the 

Seafood Cocktail Spread

Seafood Cocktail Spread

Seafood Cocktail Spread became popular with the Best of Bridge series – that became our go to books in the 1970’s and 80’s. That truly was Haute Cuisine. This is our adapted version and the spread really must be made with from scratch Cocktail Sauce.

Cocktail Sauce

Cocktail Sauce

A throw back to the 1960’s, Cocktail Sauce originated in Britain and soon became very popular. Homemade is better and a breeze to make.

Corn, Chorizo and Scallops

Corn, Chorizo and Scallops

The depth of flavours in this dish are outstanding! Every summer it is a must made with the freshest corn, Spolumbo’s Chorizo and sweet sea scallops. Sometimes we serve it as an appetizer and other times; it is the meal following a green summer salad.

Sushi

Sushi

Sushi is one of those meals that is just so much better picking up at your local favourite place or going in to sit down. We have tried to make it at home, the flavours are good but the presentation is indeed a true art.