Tag: Olive Oil

Fried Eggs with Romesco

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.

Burrata with Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Burrata with Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Burrata and Fresh Mozzarella appear the same until you slice into it. Burrata’s centre is filled with fresh cream and curds, whereas Mozzarella’s interior is the same as the exterior.

Rosti

Rosti

Quite simple, Rosti are twice cooked potato pancakes, made from pre-made potatoes. Instead of baking, cooling and then grating the potato, we deferred to our favourite dehydrated hash browns, Golden Grill Hash Brown Potatoes. Rosti, a Swiss dish was usually eaten at breakfast, but it 

Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Toast

Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Toast

Fresh cherry tomatoes from the Farmer’s Market slow roasted bring out the sweetness; emphasizing why tomatoes really are a fruit. Serve at room temperature with grilled Parmesan Toast.

Smashed Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes

These are fun! Smashed, not mashed. Roughly smashing a baked or boiled potato and drizzling with a little olive oil. For crispy little bites, we like to heat them again on high heat after smashing but it’s not necessary.

Belgian Endive Salad

Belgian Endive Salad

Belgian Endive is a bit of an acquired taste. A little bitter, it is especially used in French inspired salads, for crudities, and braised or grilled. Use any nuts or seeds you have on hand or prefer.

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Although using oil and vinegar to dress vegetables is as old as Ancient Greece and Rome, it became popular as a French dressing by the 1700’s.

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 

Spinach Salad

Spinach Salad

Spinach Salad likely originated in Persia, or modern-day Iran. There are so many variations of Spinach Salad. Strawberry and Chèvre is a light spring salad, while a heavier winter salad is served with eggs and bacon.

Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Fresh lemon is bright and adds acidity to the creamer potatoes. We love serving these potatoes with Grilled Lamb Chops and Grilled or Roasted Carrots.