Roasted Radishes

Roasted Radishes

Roasted Radishes are much sweeter than fresh; we find them similar to roasted root vegetables. This is an easy side dish; they look beautiful on the plate and the taste will surprise you. Give them a try! It’s well worth it!

Sumac Onions

Sumac Onions

Sumac is a Middle Eastern spice made from dried and ground berries of the wild Sumac Flower. It is like our salt and pepper. It is a deep red/fuchsia color and coarse in texture. Sumac is a tangy side with a citrusy flavour but is 

Canned Peaches

Canned Peaches

This recipe from Gramma Gail is a memory from our collective childhoods. Passed down from one generation to the next, made with the freshest peaches from British Columbia that you can find. You must taste at least one juicy, ripe peach first to determine it 

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream is a very thick cream with a long history in the counties of Devon and Cornwall, England. Traditionally, it is a topping for baked goods at Afternoon Tea, and in our house, it is a big deal topping for Canned Peaches and fresh 

Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice

This mild rice works really well with so many main dishes. Saffron is found in Paella, Risotto and pairs beautifully with seafood and poultry.

Romesco Sauce

Romesco Sauce

This recipe is an easy condiment to make, but purchase a good quality pre-made jar such as Mediterranean Sauces Moli de Pomeri. It comes together with mostly pantry ingredients. Romesco is a tomato-based sauce originating in Catalonia, Spain. It is used as a dip for 

Gremolata

Gremolata

Gremolata is one of Italy’s favourite condiments. Most often it contains parsley, lemon zest, salt and garlic. Sometimes we add a bit of olive oil and other times, like this version, some seeds. Gremolata is used as a sauce over pasta or grilled meats and 

Socca

Socca

Socca is an unleavened pancake or crepe made of chickpea flour. It has crisp brown edges, and is typically cooked in wood ovens, but a cast-iron skillet works just as well. Socca is typical of the North-west Mediterranean Coast. In France, it is called Socca, 

Rosti

Rosti

Quite simple, Rosti are twice cooked potato pancakes, made from pre-made potatoes. Instead of baking, cooling and then grating the potato, we deferred to our favourite dehydrated hash browns, Golden Grill Hash Brown Potatoes. Rosti, a Swiss dish was usually eaten at breakfast, but it 

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

This very easy Yogurt Sauce is lightly flavoured with lemon and a perfect base for Harissa Meatballs. The yogurt cools the little bit of heat from the meatballs.