Grilled Chicken Caesar Sandwich
These sandwiches always appear on a busy, hot summer day. Tasting very much like the Chicken Caesar Salad but with a grilled bun.
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Soup and Salad
Asian Meatball Soup
WE often have various types of meatballs in the freezer, along with Stock – Chicken or Turkey. This meal is ready in minutes if you defrost Asian Meatballs earlier in the day. Home made Stock makes all the difference.
Belgian Endive Salad
Belgian Endive is a bit of an acquired taste. A little bitter, it is especially used in French inspired salads, for crudities, and braised or grilled. Use any nuts or seeds you have on hand or prefer.
Grilled Tenderloin with Marinated Tomatoes
Simple meals are the best for hot days! Summer along with smoke from forest fires arrived here all in the same week. We went from braising to barbecuing in a matter of days. Grill baguette or buns to serve alongside this quick and easy meal.
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Although using oil and vinegar to dress vegetables is as old as Ancient Greece and Rome, it became popular as a French dressing by the 1700’s.
Blood Orange Salad and Vinaigrette
Blood oranges tend to be sweeter than other oranges and are well known for the beautiful rich red color. They are in season December to April, so enjoy them when you find them. We use them in the salad and juiced in then vinaigrette. White …
Sprinkles – Sunset Grown Tomatoes
The Company “Sunset” tells us not to be fooled by these teeny tiny tomatoes’ size……….they are deliciously cute……..and they are that and so much more!
Stock with Pasta and Asparagus
This is a favourite spring luncheon meal, especially when you pull out home-made Stock – Chicken or Turkey from the freezer. Only use home-made stock in this simple yet elegant starter.
Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)
Reminiscent of Italian Pizzeria’s, this dressing is as close to a bottled salad dressing as it can get; using better olive oil and mixes up in minutes with dried herbs. Use it on a salad or for a quick marinade before chicken hits the grill.
Curried Chicken Salad
Madras Curry has a little more chili compared to other curry powders. This salad is perfect served over baby greens, alongside a light vinaigrette tossed salad, in a lettuce wrap or sandwich. It is so versatile! Use left-over chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken for …