Tag: Rosemary

Braised Butter Beans with Greens

Braised Butter Beans with Greens

Reminiscent of a lunch we had in Italy years ago, butter beans are so versatile, originating in South America and quickly travelling the world.

Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

Fresh herbs infuse the chicken with lots of flavour, the longer you are able to marinate it. Don’t shy away from the black peppercorns, it is really good when the entire meal comes together.

Pork Gyro’s

Pork Gyro’s

Gyro’s – an Ancient Greek street food made with pork, were fashioned after Turkish Donair’s, cooked on a vertical spit or a Persian sword over a fire. True Gyro’s are thinly sliced meat sliced straight from the cone. Middle Eastern Shawarma’s, again very similar, are 

Roasted Radishes

Roasted Radishes

Roasted Radishes are much sweeter than fresh; we find them similar to roasted root vegetables. This is an easy side dish; they look beautiful on the plate and the taste will surprise you. Give them a try! It’s well worth it!

Braised Lamb Loin Chops

Braised Lamb Loin Chops

Most often we grill tender Lamb Loin chops, but they are also remarkable when braised. succulent and falling off the bone tender in a rich sauce; perfect with Elsie’s Potatoes or Rosemary Garlic Roasted Potatoes.

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 

Roasted Halibut with Lemon, Olives and Rosemary

Roasted Halibut with Lemon, Olives and Rosemary

Halibut is one of our favourite fish, and this dish adapted from the New York Times and inspired by dishes from Southern Italy easily feeds a crowd.

Pork Gyro’s

Pork Gyro’s

Gyro’s – an Ancient Greek street food made with pork, were fashioned after Turkish Donair’s, cooked on a vertical spit or a Persian sword, over a fire. True Gyro’s are thinly sliced pieces of meat cut right from the cone. Middle Eastern Shawarma’s, again very 

Grilled Lamb Chops

Grilled Lamb Chops

Lamb Chops or cutlets are the most expensive and tender cuts of lamb. When left together and cooked as a whole, that becomes a Rack of Lamb. Tie 2 Tacks together and it becomes a Crown Roast of Lamb.

Grilled Chicken Thigh Skewers

Grilled Chicken Thigh Skewers

Simple, fresh ingredients come together quickly for a summer barbecue. Chicken thighs have a higher fat content than breasts and more intense flavour. Boneless and skinless thighs absorb the delicious lemony marinade in no time.