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.

Fresh Mozzarella

Fresh Mozzarella

There are several kinds of Mozzarella, from fresh to smoked, and Bocconcini to Mozzarella di Bufala.  Fresh and di Bufala are sold in containers or bags with water or whey.    Fresh Mozzarella Mozzarella balls are sold about the size of oranges while Bocconcini is about the size 

Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella

Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella

Mike was recently at The Capital Grille in Orlando. It’s an upscale Steak House with some of the best appetizers, including lightly sautéed Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks. I was recently at our local Italian Market, and they were featuring Prosciutto di Norcia. A ham cured 

Creamy Rose Parma Pasta

Creamy Rose Parma Pasta

Located in the Emilia-Romagna region of north central Italy, Parma is the birthplace of prosciutto. This sauce highlights the flavours of the highest quality Prosciutto di Parma DOP made with only two ingredients. Specially bred Italian pigs and salt, which takes a minimum of a