Peas and Leeks
A really simple side dish to serve alongside nearly anything. Frozen peas are perfect!
Tag: Butter
Simple Tomato Sauce with Sausage
The simplest sauces are sometimes the best. This recipe has proven the test of time, served over pasta. as it is; or with any additions you have a particular craving for at the time. We scramble fried Spolumbo’s Spicy Chicken Sausage – Wow!
Simple Tomato Sauce
This recipe was adapted from the Calgary Herald years ago, and probably came from Marcella Hazan the Italian cook and cookbook author. It’s delicious and a very mild sauce. Don’t skip the butter, it really does make the sauce creamier and it’s a nice change …
Risotto with Oregano and Brown Butter Scallops
Even though Risotto takes a bit of time to prepare, it is simple to make. This classic Italian dish is buttery and creamy rich. We added high quality scallops and some sautéed oregano for an elegant entree.
Sautéed Blue Oyster Mushrooms
Blue Oyster Mushrooms are meatier than the regular on the shelf white mushrooms. A little chewier with an earthy rich flavour, these mushrooms are indeed a treat.
Fried Eggs with Romesco
There are as many ways to cook eggs as there are cooks. Whether you like the yolks runny or hard cooked, it really is just a matter of time. An important matter of time. Romesco is a great Spanish addition to any meal.
Brown Butter Halibut
Brown butter Halibut is as decadent as it sounds. Searing the halibut before a quick stop in the oven makes a rich main to rest on top of Black (Beluga) Lentils and alongside Roasted Radishes.
Brown Butter Scallops
Sea scallops are delicate, rich and pair perfectly with brown butter. Toss some pasta on the side to use up the butter or mop it up with a baguette. Blood Orange Salad and Vinaigrette pairs beautifully with the scallops….on the side or make it a …
Brown Butter Scallops with Romesco Sauce
Brown Butter Scallops on top of Romesco Sauce is purely elegant dining, and so very easy. Romesco is not intended to be fiery hot, but add more pepper flakes or cayenne if you prefer, but be mindful of the delicate and sweet scallops.
Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes
With the markets overflowing with produce and a neighbour with a generous crop, zucchini and tomatoes become regulars at our table.