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.

Tequila Shrimp

Tequila Shrimp

Tequila and shrimp just seem to go together, whether as appetizers or part of a main course taco bar.  They are super quick to make.  They still taste really nice if you leave the Tequila out when serving to the kids. 

Roasted Vegetables

Roasted Vegetables

Year Round it doesn’t get much easier than roasting vegetables, whether it’s in the oven or on the grill.  Use a combination of any vegetables you like, add some herbs and a squeeze of lemon at the end!

Hummus

Hummus

Hummus has been around in some form for centuries, a dish primarily consisting of chickpeas and tahini.  The earliest recipe is recorded in cookbooks written in Cairo, in the 13th Century.  It’s delicious and in some countries part of every meal.  

Greek Salad

Greek Salad

Traditionally Greek Salad is served in the summer and fall when tomatoes are at their peak.   They are the star ingredient and the salad shines when the tomatoes do.  Historically, Greek Salad does not include lettuce.

Salmon Pate

Salmon Pate

Salmon and cream cheese has a long history (lox); so, it was only a matter of time before they came together in a pate.  It is one of my go to lunches for 2 or works great as an appetizer.  

Crab Cakes – Baltimore and Maryland

Crab Cakes – Baltimore and Maryland

The Preakness Stakes – The second leg of the Triple Crown has been hosted in Baltimore, Maryland, for more than 144 years and crab cakes are definitely on the menu.  Serve with Remoulade or Tartar Sauce.

Creamy Saffron Pasta

Creamy Saffron Pasta

Saffron is one of the most precious and expensive spices in the world.  You know its subtle flavour when you taste it.  Letting saffron bloom in warm liquid before adding it to any dish brings out the color and aroma.