Pumpkin Soup has two countries that lay claim to the original concept. Haiti and France. WE love this simple soup when heading indoors and thoughts of heartier food slowly cooked is appealing after the long hot summer days of summer.

Sushi Rice is a Japanese short grain rice that cooks up starchy, soft and sticky. Sushi Rice after cooked is flavoured with unseasoned rice vinegar, sugar and salt; so, that the flavour is different from other types of rice.

Prime Rib Roast was originally known as Standing Rib Roast. It has an abundance of marbling and is ideal for dry roast cooking. Tender and juicy, not to mention pricey, you don’t want to mess it up!

When you aren’t quite ready to give up the fall bounty, but it’s time to warm the house with the oven. Reminiscent of street food, served with pitas or a side of turmeric coloured rice, this chicken dish comes together quickly with bold flavours and…

Thinly sliced beef tenderloin is quickly marinated in a salty-sweet marinade sauce, grilled and then rolled with rice, herbs and vegetables in a crisp romaine lettuce leaf. Ssam means “wrap” in Korean. This is so delicious, it is company worthy, even though it is street…

This salad was adapted from The New York Times article about Chef Mark Icon and his pizza restaurant, Lucali. Reminiscent of the leftover salad enjoyed with family on Sunday. Iceberg lettuce is sprinkled with marinated tomatoes, celery, red onions and canned olives. A pizza house…

Meatballs in Thailand are very popular and incorporated into many dishes and street cart snacks. Chopsticks are only used with stand alone noodle dishes, otherwise only a spoon and fork are used in Thailand.

We love these special little cupcakes for bigger deal occasions! And who doesn’t love Cheesecake with fresh berries and some kind of whipped cream?

This is definitely a summer side dish when tomatoes are at their peak. Pan searing the gnocchi produces the same pillowy soft inside with a crisp shell; that stands up to the balsamic dressing.

Boneless Pork Chops are approached a little differently than the usual in this casual summer meal. A quick marinade in olive oil, red wine vinegar and herbs before grilling on high heat brings out the best flavours!