Queso Fundido
Get the chips and when this comes out the the oven; dig in! Mexican Chorizo has a bit of heat, and it looks more like ground meat compared to the Spanish version, which is like a hard dry cured sausage. Lots of gooey cheese and …
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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 …
Chili Con Carne
Chili Con Carne means “Meat with Beans” in Spanish, and “Spicy Beef Stew” in Mexican. (Although most likely more Southern States than Mexican). “Chili” for short, was a staple growing up, comfort food and still is today. Serve with any toppings you prefer: grated cheese, …
Devilled Eggs
Devilled Eggs have made an appearance at feasts since Ancient Rome, and they certainly show up for our special holiday gatherings.
Oysters and Champagne Mignonette
Some of the worlds best oysters come from the cold Atlantic waters, from Ireland to the North American coastline. Once a poor man’s food, oysters have become a delicacy served with Mignonette and various other condiments! Ireland is home to the Galway Oyster Festival, where …
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, …
Aperol Spritz
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.
Ciao Bella Winery
“Ciao Bella” – “Hello and Goodbye Beautiful!” Is a fantastic little family operated vineyard in West Kelowna, B.C. We love Rose wines in the summer and Ciao Bella Winery has some great summer wines. The bottles have family pictures on the labels. The patriarch and matriarch …
Tequila Shrimp
Tequila and shrimp just seem to go together, whether as appetizers or part of a main course taco bar. They are super quick to make. They still taste really nice if you leave the Tequila out when serving to the kids.