Greek Salad with Chick Peas and Baby Greens

Greek Salad with Chick Peas and Baby Greens

Greek Salad is a family favourite and served throughout the summer and fall when the vegetables are at their peak.

Pasta with Prosciutto di Parma and Basil

Pasta with Prosciutto di Parma and Basil

Prosciutto di Parma stands out from any other prosciutto. Made under strict Italian quality controls, it does make a difference when draped across fresh pasta tossed with Parmesan. Make this for 1 person or a crowd……..it’s really easy and quick. let alone simple Italian stunning 

Shrimp Tostados

Shrimp Tostados

A Tostada is simply the whole tortilla fried crispy, rather than cut into triangles like the chips. And they are perfect for building everything you would in a taco, only flat. Tostados or any taco meal is especially easy if you have a nearby authentic 

Pear, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad

Pear, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad

Canadian pear season typically is anytime in August until October/November, and they complement so many types of cheeses. But……pears are grown nearly year round in other parts of the world. Regardless, pears are a common ingredient in our salads and charcuteries.

Caprese Antipasto

Caprese Antipasto

We love Caprese Salad, so what could be better than an antipasto tray with those incredible ingredients, alongside olives, prosciutto, roasted peppers, and a really good finishing olive oil. These are the smaller bottles of olive oil, and much higher priced that are meant to 

Buttermilk Marinated Chicken

Buttermilk Marinated Chicken

Sheet pan style meals are perfect for summer grilling or winter oven roasting. Buttermilk helps to tenderize the chicken. The rosemary, pepper and sweet honey play an important role flavouring the chicken so there isn’t much left for you to do.

Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Leeks and Capers

Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Leeks and Capers

This recipe from The New York Times is a home run! We have historically been fans of thin spears, but thicker works better here. The asparagus roast while the leeks and capers get crispy and more than a little browned.

Italian Sausage Lasagna

Italian Sausage Lasagna

This rich and hearty version of lasagna uses sweet or spicy Spolumbo’s Italian Sausage equally well; and a little Chèvre gives it some depth. Serve with a green salad and dinner is made for a cool evening.

Pork Roast with Wild Blueberry Jam

Pork Roast with Wild Blueberry Jam

Wild Blueberry Jam with no added sugar actually tastes like blueberries. This sweet and savoury sauce is perfect with pork roast. We imagine it would be equally as good with a whole roasted chicken.

Chili Baked Potatoes

Chili Baked Potatoes

Baked Potatoes are called Jacket Potatoes in the UK and when topped with chili these are hearty enough to be the main meal. Start with a salad and crisp vinaigrette.