A simple pasta and salad are perfect pairs on a long smoking hot summer days. Canned clams make for a quick dinner that’s the right size for 2 of us. Any pasta will do, but we do like the smaller shaped ones that gather up…

A Tostada is simply the whole tortilla fried crispy, rather than cut into triangles like the chips. And they are perfect for building everything you would in a taco, only flat. Tostados or any taco type meal is especially easy if you have an authentic…

There are thousands of recipes for Fried Rice, mostly because it is made up from leftover ingredients. The rice must be cold; refrigerated overnight and then the rest is up to you. This serves 2 as a main course.

Red Thai Curry sits right in the middle of yellow (most mild) and green (spiciest). If you prefer a milder Red Thai Curry start with half the curry paste and fish sauce. This recipe has lots of flavour and a bit of heat, but we…

Halibut is a firm fish with a mild taste, and so can stand up with Chili Garlic Sauce, Sriracha and Wasabi. Chili Garlic provides the fiery, roughly chopped spice while Sriracha is the smooth counter part. Use either or if you only have one in…

The depth of flavours in this dish are outstanding! Every summer it is a must made with the freshest corn, Spolumbo’s Chorizo and sweet sea scallops. Sometimes we serve it as an appetizer and other times; it is the meal following a green summer salad.

Definitely a summer meal.  Manila Clams are plump, sweet and can be eaten baked, grilled, steamed or sauteed.  At least once a summer we grill them directly on the barbeque and while that’s cooking, make a buttery lemon sauce, so dinner can literally be done in minutes!  But…

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.  

Prawns seem to scream barbeque and Asparagus; one of the first spring vegetables.  Prawns are generally thought to be larger than shrimp but the two names for this shellfish are used interchangeably worldwide.  Fire up the grill, Prawns and Asparagus are perfect as a side to a…