Category: Entertaining

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!

Beef Cannelloni

Beef Cannelloni

Beef Cannelloni was traditionally made for Sunday lunch or a holiday – originating in Italy, it is not region specific, but thought to be associated with Campania and Sicily. Our “go to” pasta sauce is Rao’s Marinara, and it doesn’t disappoint in this dish.

Creamed Chicken with Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Creamed Chicken with Slow Roasted Tomatoes

During tomato season, we try to use any type of tomatoes every couple days. Pick for your own garden or find them at the local Farmer’s Market. Small tomatoes are lovely for roasting, and it is easy to see why they are actually a fruit.

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Cooking or grilling on one sheet pan simplifies even some of the tastiest meals and makes for a quick meal any night of the week.