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.
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Spaghetti Vongole
Vongole means “clams” in Italian and Spaghetti Vongole has stayed close to the original recipes from the coastal regions of Italy. Add tomatoes instead of greens if you like, but do go to a trusted fishmonger for the best seafood.
Horseradish Salmon Burgers with Dill Pickle Mayo
Horseradish Salmon Burgers are a pantry ready meal, quick to make with a salad and full of flavour. We love a Fresh Corn Salad alongside, but really anyone will work well. The Dill Pickle Mayo takes it to another level, close to a Tartar Sauce, …
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
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 …
Milk Braised Pork Roast
Simmering smaller, tender cuts of meat in milk and herbs is a less acidic way to slow roast without drying out the meat, while adding tons of flavour to a built-in gravy. Albeit a little different looking with small milk curds, the flavour can’t be …
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 …
Risotto with Oregano and Brown Butter Scallops
Even though Risotto takes a bit of time to prepare, it is simple to make. This classic Italian dish is buttery and creamy rich. We added high quality scallops and some sautéed oregano for an elegant entree.
Turmeric Chickpeas with Spinach and Shishito Peppers
A hearty vegetarian meal, packed with flavour and topped with Shishito Peppers. Shishito Peppers are small, green peppers from Japan. Similar to a Spanish Padron pepper or a skinny Jalapeño, but nowhere near as spicy, except for the odd one. We like to serve it …