Category: Lunch

Aleppo Pepper Meatballs

Aleppo Pepper Meatballs

Aleppo Pepper has quickly become one of our favourite spices. It’s smokey and earthy; a little sweet and a little spicy. It can be used as a flavour enhancer or a finisher – sprinkled on a dish at the end. Aleppo Pepper and Sumac can…

Spago at the Bellagio, Las Vegas

Spago at the Bellagio, Las Vegas

Spago has a front row seat at the Bellagio Hotel overlooking the Bellagio Fountains. Sometimes we have been lucky enough to sit outside, listen to the Fountain music and feel the mist; other times we were not so lucky.

Chive Sea Bar and Lounge, Savannah, Georgia

Chive Sea Bar and Lounge, Savannah, Georgia

Located in the Old Historic District of Savannah, Chive Sea Bar and Lounge came highly recommended. It’s decor is inspired by the decadence of the roaring 20’s in the oldest City in Georgia.

Granny Smith Baby Greens Salad

Granny Smith Baby Greens Salad

Granny Smith apples are available all year-round, but we tend to use them in salads during the fall and winter months. Cranberries dreid and sweetened with apple juice pair beautifully with pumpkin seeds and chèvre.

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…

Egg Salad with Capers and Dill

Egg Salad with Capers and Dill

The exact origin of Egg Salad is not truly known, but it is served throughout the world in various forms. The British like it with mustard cress, Scandinavians with dill and a bit of tang, Ukrainian people add cream cheese, while North Americans generally add…

Turkey Sandwich Melt

Turkey Sandwich Melt

Bon Appétit Magazine has done it again! I was a bit sceptical when we saw this recipe, and amazed at how good it was. Our vision is an adaptation, and we will save turkey just to make it again.

Romesco Chicken Sandwich

Romesco Chicken Sandwich

Make your own Romesco Sauce or purchase a high quality pre-made jar such as Mediterranean Sauces Moli de Pomeri. Romesco is a standard condiment in Spain used on grilled meats, fish and vegetables. or…..dip your bread in it.

Pepperoncini Tuna

Pepperoncini Tuna

There are so many ways to make a tuna sandwich! Very light on mayonnaise and full of flavour with Pickled Pepperoncini Peppers. Pepperoncini Peppers originated in Greece and Italy, and quickly became favourites in North America.

Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs

Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs

Any combination of mediterranean herbs you like will work in this meatball recipe. Common herbs include basil, oregano, thyme, chives, sage, parsley, tarragon, and rosemary.