Tag: Gluten Free

Egg Salad with Capers and Dill

Egg Salad with Capers and Dill

The exact origin of Egg Salad is not truly known, but it is served throughout the world in various forms. The British like it with mustard cress, Scandinavians with dill and a bit of tang, Ukrainian people add cream cheese, while North Americans generally add 

Brown Butter Scallops

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 

Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice

This mild rice works really well with so many main dishes. Saffron is found in Paella, Risotto and pairs beautifully with seafood and poultry.

Turkey Sandwich Melts

Turkey Sandwich Melts

Bon Appétit Magazine has done it again! I was a bit skeptical the I saw this recipe, and amazed how good it was. Our version is an adaptation, and we will save turkey just to make it again.

Brown Butter Scallops with Romesco Sauce

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.

Romesco Sauce

Romesco Sauce

This recipe is an easy condiment to make, but purchase a good quality pre-made jar such as Mediterranean Sauces Moli de Pomeri. It comes together with mostly pantry ingredients. Romesco is a tomato-based sauce originating in Catalonia, Spain. It is used as a dip for 

Romesco Chicken Sandwich

Romesco Chicken Sandwich

Make your own Romesco Sauce or purchase a high quality pre-made jar such as Mediterranean Sauces Moli de Pomeri. It is a standard condiment used in Spain.

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada simply means grilled meat. Layered on a corn tortilla, with the freshest of toppings. San Diego is given credit for thinking of piling Carne Asada on French Fries, with the usual Mexican style toppings – Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Grated Cheese/Cojita, Jalapeño Crema, 

Gremolata

Gremolata

Gremolata is one of Italy’s favourite condiments. Most often it contains parsley, lemon zest, salt and garlic. Sometimes we add a bit of olive oil and other times, like this version, some seeds. Gremolata is used as a sauce over pasta or grilled meats and 

Socca

Socca

Socca is an unleavened pancake or crepe made of chickpea flour. It has crisp brown edges, and is typically cooked in wood ovens, but a cast-iron skillet works just as well. Socca is typical of the North-west Mediterranean Coast. In France, it is called Socca,