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This bright orange coloured aperitif has less alcohol and is much smoother than Campari. Italy has been perfecting “spritzs” for decades. A thirst quenching drink perfect for hot summer days. The Aperol Spritz mixes up quickly in a glass, no shakers required.
Panzanella is a delicious Tuscan salad that got its roots using up stale bread. Originally the bread was soaked in water and wrung dry; but its evolved and now the toasted bread cubes soak up olive oil and red wine vinegar. This basic salad consists …
Raspberry season in Western Canada is late spring until the markets no longer have any in the fall. It’s hit and miss by fall if our local market has picked enough to share daily; but when they do, the taste is just as good. Incredible.
Beef Back Ribs are a different cut from Beef Short Ribs. The Beef Back Ribs are what’s left when Rib Eye Steaks and Roasts are removed, so taste very similar to steak. They benefit from a long marinade and slow roast or barbecue. We just …
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!
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.
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 …
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!
This Korean Beef Barbecue is absolutely make again and again delicious. Simply put, it is seasoned beef and most often grilled, either on skewers or not; served with a side of rice and vegetables. For a light appetizer, place some beef and rice in a …
