Crostini’s are perfect for a cocktail party, but really welcome at any meal. Crostini (little crusts or little toasts) are usually slices of toasted or grilled white baguette. Sometimes, we pile them with Beef Tenderloin and an Artichoke Puree for a heartier appetizer or light…

Chicken tenders are smaller pieces of the chicken breast (the tender) while chicken fillets are the breasts cut horizontally into thinner pieces. Delicious! Easy and they have to be healthier than buying a big bag of pre frozen prepared tenders.

It’s really quite impossible to tell when the Cubano Sandwich (grilled meat and cheese), was created; but as people sailed between Cuba, Tampa and Key West; culture and ideas were shared. It was a common lunch for Cubans; so, when they relocated to work in…

Mediterranean salads with cucumbers, tomatoes and chickpeas are bright and welcome regardless of the season. K helped with the picture, matching some of Santa’s elves with the salad; but we love it just as much during the summer too!

Cauliflower roasted and blended into soup with Coconut Milk and Red Thai Curry paste is brilliant! Make half or a full batch, depending on the crowd and how much cauliflower you have kicking around. This is half a batch, perfect for the other half of…

Chopped Salad is a delicious salad that show cases the freshest produce of the summer and fall. Fresh lemon juice makes a difference, considering the salad ingredients are fresh and at their peak. Easy. Easy, add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal…

Whether you make your own pizza dough, buy Artisan Flatbread or Naan Bread; pears and prosciutto go so well together. Add a mild, smooth and silky cheese like Fontina and you have a fantastic appetizer or meal!

Thanks to Julia Child, the New York Times and Cob’s Bread Bakery………..for a Sunday lunch worth a picture! The Times ran a story this week about one of Julia Child’s favourites – the Tuna Sandwich. She ate such rich food travelling, that when at home…

Butter lettuce is our favourite lettuce for these wraps. Sweet and mild, Butter lettuce is sold with the roots still attached to preserve freshness. Quick and delicious, this dish comes together in minutes. Flavourful and light for a hot day.

Nachos were created in 1943, in Northern Mexico, by “El Nacho” Anaya; the maitre de of the Victory Club Restaurant. The Club was closed when some hungry ladies arrived after shopping. So, “El Nacho” made a snack with the only thing left in the kitchen…