Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili is a little leaner than beef; and we use some cumin and thyme to enhance the flavours. White kidney beans change the appearance but not the taste. This recipe is a slow cook type meal for a cool fall or winter day. Even 

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, 

Sushi

Sushi

Sushi is one of those meals that is just so much better picking up at your local favourite place or going in to sit down. We have tried to make it at home, the flavours are good but the presentation is indeed a true art. 

Grilled Pork Chops, Peaches and Brie

Grilled Pork Chops, Peaches and Brie

As August approaches and peach season is in full force, a favourite meal is fresh peaches, grilled and served with pork chops. Add some creamy Brie and dinner is ready on a hot summer day!

Roasted Beet and Chèvre(Goat Cheese Salad)

Roasted Beet and Chèvre(Goat Cheese Salad)

Beets fill the markets by fall and have been harvested for centuries, for good reason! This is an easy, delicious salad once the beets are roasted. Roast the beets earlier in the day or even the day before.

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 

Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad

Tomatoes are at their peak and it’s a perfect time to make this classic Italian Salad for lunch or alongside a beautifully grilled steak! This was my absolute “go to” salad throughout Italy!

Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken

“Huli Huli” Chicken means “turn” in Hawaiian and how it was originally grilled. The recipe is still at trade secret, but most variations have ginger, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar to sweeten and vinegar or pineapple juice for acidity.

Greek Style Meatballs

Greek Style Meatballs

The Greek flavors of lemon and oregano shine in these meatballs that almost always go with some of the other Greek staples; Hummus, Tzatziki, Greek Salad or olive oil tossed tomatoes.