The earliest written “recipe” mentioning dried fruit is from tablets written in about 1700 BC.  Chelo was a poor persons’ dish, the fruit cooked with the meat fed more people.  Chelo is also a type of Persian rice, cooked until the bottom is crispy or a type…

This Korean Beef is absolutely make again and again delicious.  Simply put, it is seasoned beef and most often grilled, either on skewers or not, served with a side of rice and vegetables; or with lettuce, a little rice and beef for a one bite wrap.

Named after the Syrian city of Aleppo, Aleppo Pepper mostly comes from Turkey today rather than Syria.  The Halaby Pepper is semi-dried, de-seeded and coarsely ground. We find it’s a bit sweet and spicy, smoky and earthy.  Aleppo Pepper is very versatile.  It is a flavour enhancer, used…

Huli Huli Chicken means “turn” in Hawaiian and how it was originally grilled.  The recipe is still a trade secret, but most variations have ginger, garlic, soy, brown sugar to sweeten and vinegar or pineapple juice for acidity.   

A perfect summer dish!  Tarragon has a culinary history throughout the world, but the most familiar is French Tarragon.  It’s very subtle anise or licorice flavor blends with roasted/grilled new potatoes. 

Corn on the Cob is always part of the summer picnic platter!  It’s been around for 5,000 years so there’s been time to perfect all kinds of recipes, but sometimes the simplest is the best.

Dalmatia Fig Spread is a year-round favorite with Brie for a light snack or the start of a charcuterie style lunch. Figs have been cultivated for centuries in the Mediterranean and just go hand in hand with cheese and baguette.

Spicy shrimp, full of Frank’s Hot Sauce makes for a great light appetizer in lettuce cups or put them in corn tortillas for a meal.  “Buffalo” style sauce or seasonings first originated in Buffalo, New York when a family operated “Anchor Bar” received a lot of…

Fresh Halibut is available throughout the spring and summer.  Simple is best on hot days and grilled peppers pair beautifully.  

Sometimes the best summer meals are the simplest.  Using a Chef’s Blend of mushrooms really does amp up the taste experience!