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 

Corn, Chorizo and Scallops

Corn, Chorizo and Scallops

The depth of flavours in this dish are outstanding! Every summer it is a must made with the freshest corn, Spolumbo’s Chorizo and sweet sea scallops. Sometimes we serve it as an appetizer and other times; it is the meal following a green summer salad.

Cedar Creek Estate Winery

Cedar Creek Estate Winery

Cedar Creek Estate Wineries is one the original 8 wineries in B.C., founded in 1987.  The Fitzpatrick Family managed the winery until 2014 when it was purchased by the VMF Estates Group (von Mandl Family), owners of Mission Hill Family Estate Winery. Cedar Creek Estate Winery, 

Grilled Clams with Lemon Butter

Grilled Clams with Lemon Butter

Definitely a summer meal! Manila clams are plump, sweet and can be eaten baked, grilled, steamed or sautéed. At least once a summer we grill them directly on the barbecue (grill grate) and while that is cooking, make a buttery lemon sauce; so dinner can 

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 

Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Potato Salad is believed to have originated in Germany and spread throughout Europe, Asia and then made its way to North America, but……some believe it was introduced to the Europeans by the Spaniards returning from the New World in the 16th Century!  Initially tossed with vinegar, oil 

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.

Moules Mariniere and Cream

Moules Mariniere and Cream

This very quintessential French dish of mussels, wine and cream is perfect served with crusty grilled banquette. Serves 2 as an entrée and 4 as an appetizer!  France claims the wine and cream version, Belgium serves Moules Frites (with French Fries), Spain serves mussels in Paella, 

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

Created in 1892, by Alfredo di Lelio, a Roman Chef; Alfredo Sauce consisted of only Parmesan, butter and pasta.  Later came the addition of cream.