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 

Egg Salad with Capers and Dill

Egg Salad with Capers and Dill

The exact origin of Egg Salad is not truly known, but it is served throughout the world in various forms. The British like it with mustard cress, Scandinavians with dill and a bit of tang, Ukrainian people add cream cheese, while North Americans generally add 

Brown Butter Scallops

Brown Butter Scallops

Sea scallops are delicate, rich and pair perfectly with brown butter. Toss some pasta on the side to use up the butter or mop it up with a baguette. Blood Orange Salad and Vinaigrette pairs beautifully with the scallops….on the side or make it a 

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.

Brown Butter Scallops with Romesco Sauce

Brown Butter Scallops with Romesco Sauce

Brown Butter Scallops on top of Romesco Sauce is purely elegant dining, and so very easy. Romesco is not intended to be fiery hot, but add more pepper flakes or cayenne if you prefer, but be mindful of the delicate and sweet scallops.

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 

Romesco Chicken Sandwich

Romesco Chicken Sandwich

Make your own Romesco Sauce or purchase a high quality pre-made jar such as Mediterranean Sauces Moli de Pomeri. It is a standard condiment used in Spain.

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada simply means grilled meat. Layered on a corn tortilla, with the freshest of toppings. San Diego is given credit for thinking of piling Carne Asada on French Fries, with the usual Mexican style toppings – Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Grated Cheese/Cojita, Jalapeño Crema, 

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 

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