Category: Entertaining

Brown Butter Halibut

Brown Butter Halibut

Brown Butter Halibut is as decadent as it sounds. Searing the halibut before a quick stop in the oven makes a rich main to rest on top of Black (Beluga) Lentils and alongside Roasted Radishes.

Warm Figs with English Potted Blue Cheese and Westphalia Ham

Warm Figs with English Potted Blue Cheese and Westphalia Ham

Fresh Figs are a true delight, so when you see them buy a few. They are very seasonal, don’t travel well and are ripe for only a few weeks. English Potted Blue Cheese is usually a very strong cheese, and a little goes a long…

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.

Crab Melts

Crab Melts

This retro appetizer is a fun throwback to the 70’s! It is versatile enough that you can amp up the spices……..or not, add more veggies………or not, change up the cheese………or not. Crab Melts; AKA: Crabbie’s, Crab Bites or Crab Canapés are a South Carolina Low-country…

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream

Clotted Cream is a very thick cream with a long history in the counties of Devon and Cornwall, England. Traditionally, it is a topping for baked goods, and in our house, it is a big deal topping for Canned Peaches and fresh fruit. It can…

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 is so very easy. Rich creamy sea scallops on top of a fire-roasted tomato base. Romesco is not intended to be a fiery condiment but you can add more red pepper flakes…

Potato, Corn and Asparagus Salad

Potato, Corn and Asparagus Salad

The Farmer’s Market had fresh vegetables well into the fall! This salad is hearty enough to be the only side along grilled meat and definitely earns a spot on the summer picnic buffet. Fresh corn cut from the cob makes all the difference.

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,…

Harissa Meatballs

Harissa Meatballs

Middle Eastern flavours dominate these simple, savoury Harissa Meatballs. We adapted Anna Stockwell’s recipe and love to serve them over Lemon Yogurt Sauce, with a sprinkle of Gremolata and Socca on the side. Slow Roasted Tomatoes are a perfect vegetable.

Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken

This recipe, adapted from the New York Times went viral on Tik Tok. It is super easy, and a take on Tuscan Chicken, which has been around forever. The flavours are big – delicious and we can see why it is a big deal meal!