Category: Mains

Risotto with Oregano and Brown Butter Scallops

Risotto with Oregano and Brown Butter Scallops

Even though Risotto takes a bit of time to prepare, it is very simple to make. This classic Italian dish is buttery and creamy rich. We added high quality scallops and some sautéed oregano for an elegant entree.

Milk Braised Pork Roast

Milk Braised Pork Roast

Simmering smaller, tender cuts of meat in milk and herbs is a less acidic way to slow roast without drying out the meat, while adding tons of flavour to a built-in gravy. Albeit a little different looking with small milk curds, the flavour can’t be…

Horseradish Salmon Burgers with Dill Pickle Mayo

Horseradish Salmon Burgers with Dill Pickle Mayo

Horseradish Salmon Burgers are a pantry ready meal, quick to make with a salad and full of flavour. We love a Fresh Corn Salad alongside, but really any type of salad will work well. The dill pickle mayo is a must try, close to a…

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Most often, well pretty much always we use fresh Jalapeños. This dip is better with pickled sliced Jalapeños. Heat the dip and use taco chips to gather some of the spices, gooey dip or use as a condiment on Tostados or Tacos. Easy enough to…

Braised Butter Beans with Greens

Braised Butter Beans with Greens

Reminiscent of a lunch we had in Italy years ago, butter beans are so versatile. Perfect for soups, stews, salads and as a side dish. We love this simple meal on a hot summer day!

Green Peppercorn Sauce with Steak

Green Peppercorn Sauce with Steak

Peppercorns are picked green, and when they are dried in the sun, they become black peppercorns. Green are quickly dehydrated to retain the green color and packed in salt water brine to preserve them. The Moulin Family in France (Moulin Poivre Vert) hand selects green…

Steak Pita’s with Herb Labneh

Steak Pita’s with Herb Labneh

We have found the best Gluten Free Pita’s, untraditionally shaped but delicious just the same from “Promise” Bakery located in Ireland. Their products are showing up in Canadian stores, sometimes fresh and sometimes in the freezer section. Make Herb Labneh earlier in the day along…

Pork Tacos

Pork Tacos

These tacos are a snap to make even when making your own Homemade Corn Tortillas and Peach/Mango Salsa.

Smoked Salmon and Dill Pizza

Smoked Salmon and Dill Pizza

Cold Smoked Salmon and Lox look very similar. Thinly sliced, except Cold Smoked Salmon has a smoky flavour whereas Lox has more a briny flavour. Critical for flavour on this pizza is fresh baby dill, it really does make a difference. This recipe is an…

Spaghetti Vongole

Spaghetti Vongole

Vongole means “clams” in Italian and Spaghetti Vongole has stayed close to the original recipes from the coastal regions of Italy. Add tomatoes instead of the greens if you like, but do go to a trusted fishmonger for the best seafood.