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. 

Grilled Clams with Lemon Butter

Grilled Clams with Lemon Butter

Definitely a summer meal! Manila clams are plump, sweet and can be eaten baked, grilled, steamed or sautéed. At least once a summer we grill them directly on the barbecue (grill grate) and while that is cooking, make a buttery lemon sauce; so dinner can 

Fish/Shrimp Tacos

Fish/Shrimp Tacos

These Baja style tacos are perfect for a hot day!  Mexico’s most common street food – the taco.  Start with the fish and add whatever condiments you each prefer. 

Brown Butter Scallops

Brown Butter Scallops

Sea Scallops are larger than Bay Scallops and most common. They have a delicate texture and sweet taste similar to crab and lobster.

Moules Mariniere and Cream

Moules Mariniere and Cream

This very quintessential French dish of mussels, wine and cream is perfect served with crusty grilled banquette. Serves 2 as an entrée and 4 as an appetizer!  France claims the wine and cream version, Belgium serves Moules Frites (with French Fries), Spain serves mussels in Paella, 

Tequila Shrimp

Tequila Shrimp

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.