Category: Lunch

Shrimp Risotto

Shrimp Risotto

Shrimp, lemon and tomatoes start to taste like spring! This classic Italian dish does not have the ever-present Parmesan cheese and honestly, it is so creamy you don’t miss it. We prefer to cook the shrimp on the side (in a little butter, oil and…

Stock with Pasta and Asparagus

Stock with Pasta and Asparagus

This is a favourite spring luncheon meal, especially when you pull out home-made Stock – Chicken or Turkey from the freezer. Only use home-made stock in this simple yet elegant starter.

Sprinkles – Sunset Grown Tomatoes

Sprinkles – Sunset Grown Tomatoes

The Company “Sunset” tells us not to be fooled by these teeny tiny tomatoes’ size…….they are deliciously cute……..they are that, and so much more!

Curried Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad

Madras Curry has a little more chili compared to other curry powders. This salad is perfect served over baby greens, alongside a tossed vinaigrette salad, in a lettuce wrap or a sandwich. It is so versatile! Use left-over chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken for…

Brie and Pear Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Brie and Pear Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Creamy Brie and sweet slices of pear are perfect with roasted chicken. The tart dressing compliments the dried cranberries and pears but sweeten it up with a little more honey if you prefer. Serving size will determine if this is lunch or dinner!

Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)

Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)

Reminiscent of Italian Pizzeria’s, this dressing is as close to the bottled salad dressing that we grew up with; only it has a much better olive oil, so a much better taste. It mixes up in minutes with dried herbs and no sugar as often…

Russian Dressing

Russian Dressing

This mayonnaise based dressing got its start in the early 1900’s and its name “Russian” because the original recipe had caviar in it, a Russian staple. However, it was created in New Hampshire.

Reuben Sandwich

Reuben Sandwich

This classic grilled corn beef and Swiss cheese sandwich had its origin in the U.S. Some say the origin was in Omaha, Nebraska and others New York.

Fall Salad

Fall Salad

It’s not quite winter, but apples abound, and dried sweetened cranberries are reminiscent of fall and Thanksgiving. Cranberries are very tart if not sweetened. We love Patience Fruit & Co Organic Dried Cranberries, sweetened with apple juice.

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

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.