Tag: Gluten Free

Blood Orange Salad and Vinaigrette

Blood Orange Salad and Vinaigrette

Blood oranges tend to be sweeter than other oranges and are well known for the beautiful rich red color. They are in season December to April, so enjoy them when you find them. We use them in the salad and juiced in then vinaigrette. White 

Shrimp Risotto

Shrimp Risotto

Shrimp, lemon and tomatoes start to taste like spring! This Italian classic does not have the ever-present Parmesan Cheese and honestly, it’s so creamy you don’t miss it. We prefer to cook the shrimp on the side (in a little butter, oil and garlic; with 

Pork Scaloppini

Pork Scaloppini

Scaloppini is an Italian dish that comes in many forms. “Scallops” or little pieces of meat are generally sautéed. Often dredged in flour, and sautéed in a variety of sauces. Most of our recipes are Gluten Free so we skip the dredging for the most 

Alaskan King Crab

Alaskan King Crab

Particularly, Red King Crab is valued for its sweet flavour, high meat fill and health standards. The actual fishing season in the Bering Sea is very short; October and November.

Sloppy Joe’s – Traditional

Sloppy Joe’s – Traditional

A sweet and tangy tomato-based sauce, there are as many recipes for Sloppy Joe’s as there are cooks. How much sweet and tangy is up for debate. What isn’t debated are the basic ingredients, ground beef, tomato-based sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce and brown sugar.

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms are a white, shaggy specialty mushroom, found in specialty stores along with Oyster and Shiitake. Prominent in Eastern Asia, they are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for insomnia. We like this dish with many meals, such as Port Basted Rotisserie Chicken or 

Chicken Breasts With Turmeric and Paprika

Chicken Breasts With Turmeric and Paprika

This very quick weeknight meal is full of rich and bright spices, that warm up a cool spring day. Not yet barbecue season and not a stew type of night. Turmeric and Paprika pair beautifully with chicken and cream.

Sprinkles – Sunset Grown Tomatoes

Sprinkles – Sunset Grown Tomatoes

The Company “Sunset” tells us not to be fooled by these teeny tiny tomatoes’ size……….they are deliciously cute……..and they are that and so much more!

Stock with Pasta and Asparagus

Stock with Pasta and Asparagus

This is a favourite spring luncheon meal, especially when you pull out home-made Stock – Chicken or Turkey from the freezer. Only use home-made stock in this simple yet elegant starter.

Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)

Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)

Reminiscent of Italian Pizzeria’s, this dressing is as close to a bottled salad dressing as it can get; using better olive oil and mixes up in minutes with dried herbs. Use it on a salad or for a quick marinade before chicken hits the grill.