Yellow Split Pea Soup

Yellow Split Pea Soup

Soup is a must if you’ve cooked a Baked Bone in Ham. Make the stock and refrigerate or freeze it. Then make the soup when you want. Just save some ham. This soup thickens if you let it rest and is delicious for days. A 

Kofta’s

Kofta’s

Kofta’s are a favourite Middle Eastern dish, made from ground meat and spices. We first tried Kofta’s during our diving trip to the Red Sea – Sharm el Sheik, Egypt. Egypt has coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile River, and the Red Sea. Egyptian 

Pork Chops and Granny Smith Apples

Pork Chops and Granny Smith Apples

Pork and apples are an iconic culinary combination that has been written about for centuries. Pigs grazed in the apple orchards, and throughout history, they have been served together in some form. This is a fall must and a warm meal for a cozy winter 

Pasta alla Valdostana

Pasta alla Valdostana

If you want a change from the ham bun leftovers, do try this creamy recipe from the Northern Italian Aosta Valley; nestled just below Mont Blanc near France and Switzerland. Cheese from “Valle d’Aosta” is also known as Fontina. Fontina is a DOP cheese is 

Grilled Pork Chops, Peaches and Brie

Grilled Pork Chops, Peaches and Brie

As August approaches and peach season is in full force, a favourite meal is fresh peaches, grilled and served with pork chops. Add some creamy Brie and dinner is ready on a hot summer day!

Baked Bone In Ham

Baked Bone In Ham

There are a few basics to baking a moist bone in ham, regardless of the size. Even though it is messier to carve, bone in is well worth the effort.  Serve with Potatoes Gratin, Potatoes Savoyarde or Potato Salad; and use the bone for Yellow Split 

Greek Marinated Lamb Chops

Greek Marinated Lamb Chops

Lamb chops are very tender and it’s important not to overcook them.  Greek flavours of lemon and herbs can be used equally well for lamb chops or pieces of lamb shoulder cut for kebabs.  Depending on the sides, we serve lamb year-round.