Balsamic Potato Gratin
The potatoes absorb the Balsamic, which becomes a sticky, delicious crust around the pan. Serve with Peas and Leeks if you like.
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Sides
Peas and Leeks
A really simple side dish to serve alongside nearly anything. Frozen peas are perfect!
Sautéed Beans
Green Beans have been harvested for centuries in South and Central America. Christopher Columbus brought them to Europe on his second excursion. And before that they were merely decorative in Europe and inedible.
Herb Labneh
Labneh is a soft Middle Eastern cheese made from strained Greek yogurt. Generally, it has the consistency of cream cheese and can be used as a dip on Mezze Platters or dotted on pizza and salads. The longer you strain the yogurt, the thicker the …
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.
Fresh Corn Salad
At the peak of summer and corn season we look for other recipes to enjoy the sweet freshly picked corn from the Farmer’s Market. This recipe is a blend of several and we experimented many times until getting it “just right” according to family and …
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. …
Limoncino Salad Dressing
Limoncino Vinegar is so much sweeter than other flavoured vinegars. A product of Italy, it is found in specialty stores, distributed by Preferisco Foods Ltd., Vancouver.
Sautéed Blue Oyster Mushrooms
Blue Oyster Mushrooms are meatier than the regular on the shelf white mushrooms. A little chewier with an earthy rich flavour, these mushrooms are indeed a treat.