As much as we love Roasted Peppers and Chèvre Goat Cheese, this combination on a sandwich with chicken served for lunch or a light dinner is perfect! Goat Cheese from France and Roasted Red Peppers from Mexico are wonderful together. We serve the sandwich with…

Very similar to Shrimp Louie Salad, our Shrimp Salad Sandwich is tossed with homemade Thousand Island Dressing and loaded onto a bagel or croissant. Other times, we make a salad. Regardless, it is delicious. The Thousand Island Dressing is a bit sweeter than just using…

Feta is definitely Greek in origin, a soft white cheese, aged in brine tasting tangy and salty, which makes it perfect in salads, baked or served with olive oil and olives. Baking fresh tomatoes and herbs with the chicken and then sprinkling with Feta Cheese…

Some of the world’s best oysters come from the cold Atlantic waters, from Ireland to the North American coastline.  Once a poor man’s food, oysters have become a delicacy served with a Mignonette and various other condiments!  Ireland is home of the Galway Oyster Festival, where the…

Sea Scallops are delicate, rich and pair beautifully with brown butter. Toss some pasta on the side to use up the butter or mop it up with a baguette. Blood Orange Salad and Vinaigrette pairs beautifully with the scallops………..on the side or make it a…

Seafood Cocktail Spread became popular with the Best of Bridge series – that became our go to cookbooks in the 70’s and 80’s. That truly was Haute Cuisine. This is our adapted version and the spread really must be made with “from scratch Cocktail Sauce“.

Vietnamese food is considered one of the top 10 healthiest cuisines worldwide. Fresh ingredients star in Vietnamese cooking along with shrimp, or fish sauce, rice, ginger, lemongrass, Thai basil, and lime. There is minimal use of dairy, oil and gluten; while textures rely on herbs…

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…

Fajitas are chicken or beef sautéed with onions and peppers, while Carne Asada is marinated grilled meat (beef is most common), all served in a taco. Common sides are Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Pickled Red Onions, grated Cheddar/crumbled Feta, sour cream, lime wedges, slivered radishes,…

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp gets its name from the smoky flavour the shrimp take on after being cooked in Worcestershire sauce and has very little to do with the barbecue. This recipe can be as simple as cooking the shrimp with butter and Worcestershire sauce…