Category: Entertaining

Risotto with Oregano and Brown Butter Scallops

Risotto with Oregano and Brown Butter Scallops

Even though Risotto takes a bit of time to prepare, it is very simple to make. This classic Italian dish is buttery and creamy rich. We added high quality scallops and some sautéed oregano for an elegant entree.

Milk Braised Pork Roast

Milk Braised Pork Roast

Simmering smaller, tender cuts of meat in milk and herbs is a less acidic way to slow roast without drying out the meat, while adding tons of flavour to a built-in gravy. Albeit a little different looking with small milk curds, the flavour can’t be…

Burrata with Harissa Oil, Lemon and Crispy Artichokes

Burrata with Harissa Oil, Lemon and Crispy Artichokes

This magnificent appetizer takes mere minutes to make and is elegant and definitely company worthy. Harissa Paste, fresh lemons and drained marinated artichokes turn creamy Burrata into an event.

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Most often, well pretty much always we use fresh Jalapeños. This dip is better with pickled sliced Jalapeños. Heat the dip and use taco chips to gather some of the spices, gooey dip or use as a condiment on Tostados or Tacos. Easy enough to…

Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake Mix

Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake Mix

Angel Food Cakes originated in the United States during the mid 1800’s, where it is a matter of debate – Missouri or Pennsylvania. Who doesn’t love Angel Food Cake with strawberries and whipped cream or ice cream? Growing up, it was one of the first…

Green Peppercorn Sauce with Steak

Green Peppercorn Sauce with Steak

Peppercorns are picked green, and when they are dried in the sun, they become black peppercorns. Green are quickly dehydrated to retain the green color and packed in salt water brine to preserve them. The Moulin Family in France (Moulin Poivre Vert) hand selects green…

Steak Pita’s with Herb Labneh

Steak Pita’s with Herb Labneh

We have found the best Gluten Free Pita’s, untraditionally shaped but delicious just the same from “Promise” Bakery located in Ireland. Their products are showing up in Canadian stores, sometimes fresh and sometimes in the freezer section. Make Herb Labneh earlier in the day along…

Pork Tacos

Pork Tacos

These tacos are a snap to make even when making your own Homemade Corn Tortillas and Peach/Mango Salsa.

Herb Labneh

Herb Labneh

Labneh is a Middle Eastern cheese made from strained Greek yogurt. Generally, it has the consistency of creamed cheese and can be used as a dip on Mezzo Platters or dotted on pizza and salads. The longer you strain the yogurt, the thicker the Labneh…

Smoked Salmon and Dill Pizza

Smoked Salmon and Dill Pizza

Cold Smoked Salmon and Lox look very similar. Thinly sliced, except Cold Smoked Salmon has a smoky flavour whereas Lox has more a briny flavour. Critical for flavour on this pizza is fresh baby dill, it really does make a difference. This recipe is an…