Wines

April 13, 2024

Roasted Halibut with Meyer Lemons, Yogurt Sauce and Gremolata

Meyer Lemon season is between December and May, so grab a bag when you see them. The halibut most likely will be frozen that time of year, buy it from a reputable fish store and it will still taste delicious.

Fish and Shellfish, Gluten Free, Light Bodied Red, Mains, Recipes, Seasonal Menus, Spring, Wines, Winter

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera certainly sounds Italian, but it was first made popular by an Italian Chef in New York. Our recipe most often only uses chicken stock for a lighter approach, but many recipes add an equal amount of cream; and that is delicious as well.

Cheese, Fall, Gluten Free, Hard, Light Bodied Whites, Medium Bodied Red, Pasta, Pasta and Rice, Recipes, Seasonal Menus, Spring, Wines

Crab and Artichoke Dip

Scoops of rich tomato sauce and creamy cream cheese with crab and marinated artichokes elevate this dip to company standards. Easy to make and very, very good.

Appetizers, Cheese, Fall, Fish and Shellfish, Fresh, Full Bodied Whites, Gluten Free, Medium Bodied Red, Recipes, Seasonal Menus, Wines, Winter

Pork Tenderloin Skewers

This recipe for Pork Tenderloin Skewers is quickly becoming a family favourite, using Cavender’s Greek Seasoning. Once you start cooking with Cavender’s you will find more and more ways to use it.

Fall, Full Bodied Red, Gluten Free, Mains, Medium Bodied Red, Pork and Lamb, Recipes, Seasonal Menus, Summer, Wines

Basic French Vinaigrette

Basic French Vinaigrette is not to be confused with bottled French Dressing! This vinaigrette pops and is absolutely delicious. All the dressing needs is to be tossed with simple, leafy greens. Tossing with your hands is the best way rather than with salad tongs.

Gluten Free, Light Bodied Whites, Recipes, Salad, Seasonal Menus, Soup and Salad, Wines, Year Round

Halloumi Cheese with Lemon

I’ve been making this appetizer for years. It’s really good before a Greek meal or as part of the Maze platter.

Appetizers, Cheese, Fresh, Gluten Free, Goat, Recipes, Seasonal Menus, Sparkling, Sweet White Wine, Wines, Year Round

Pork Gyro’s

Gyro’s – an Ancient Greek street food made with pork, were fashioned after Turkish Donair’s, cooked on a vertical spit or a Persian sword over a fire. True Gyro’s are thinly sliced meat sliced straight from the cone. Middle Eastern Shawarma’s, again very similar, are …

Full Bodied Red, Gluten Free, Mains, Medium Bodied Red, Pork and Lamb, Recipes, Seasonal Menus, Wines, Year Round

Saganaki – Greek Fried Cheese

Saganaki îs a perfect hot weather snack. It can be any number of small dishes prepared in a small frying pan, but most common is fried cheese, served with a spritz of lemon. It’s also flambeed after being fried in many Greek restaurants for a …

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Pork Chops with Sage Cider Cream

Sage and cider (apple) just seem to go hand in hand with pork. This dish is full of flavour and very easy!

Fall, Gluten Free, Light Bodied Red, Mains, Pork and Lamb, Recipes, Seasonal Menus, Wines, Winter