Balsamic Potato Gratin
The potatoes absorb the Balsamic, which becomes a sticky, delicious crust around the pan. Serve with Peas and Leeks if you like.
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Seared Tenderloin and Parmesan Cream
We served this elegant finger food on New Year’s. The Parmesan Cream , if any leftover could be tossed with pasta or dip something into it…….but not a drop was left.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
Creamed Chicken with Slow Roasted Tomatoes
During tomato season we try to use tomatoes every couple of days. Pick from your own garden or find then at the Farmer’s Market. Small tomatoes are lovely for roasting, and it is easy to see why they are a fruit.
Grilled or Roasted Peppers and Red Onion
As barbecue season approaches, grilled or roasted vegetables shine. The simpler the preparation, the better for the chef and the vegetables! Grilled or roasted peppers become sweet, like vegetable candy.