Category: Mains

Braised Lamb Loin Chops

Braised Lamb Loin Chops

Most often we grill tender Lamb Loin Chops, but they are also remarkable when braised. Succulent and falling off the bone tender in a rich sauce; perfect with Elsie’s Potatoes or Rosemary Garlic Roasted Potatoes.

Harissa Sheet Pan Salmon

Harissa Sheet Pan Salmon

It is true Sheet Pan meals are some of the easiest to make and this is no exception. Harissa adds a little heat complimented with orange zest and orange juice. The orange flavours really come out, and blend perfectly with the Harissa, without overpowering the…

Brown Butter Scallops with Romesco Sauce

Brown Butter Scallops with Romesco Sauce

Brown Butter Scallops on top of Romesco Sauce is purely elegant dining, and is so very easy. Rich creamy sea scallops on top of a fire-roasted tomato base. Romesco is not intended to be a fiery condiment but you can add more red pepper flakes…

Turkey Sandwich Melt

Turkey Sandwich Melt

Bon Appétit Magazine has done it again! I was a bit sceptical when we saw this recipe, and amazed at how good it was. Our vision is an adaptation, and we will save turkey just to make it again.

Romesco Chicken Sandwich

Romesco Chicken Sandwich

Make your own Romesco Sauce or purchase a high quality pre-made jar such as Mediterranean Sauces Moli de Pomeri. Romesco is a standard condiment in Spain used on grilled meats, fish and vegetables. or…..dip your bread in it.

Harissa Meatballs

Harissa Meatballs

Middle Eastern flavours dominate these simple, savoury Harissa Meatballs. We adapted Anna Stockwell’s recipe and love to serve them over Lemon Yogurt Sauce, with a sprinkle of Gremolata and Socca on the side. Slow Roasted Tomatoes are a perfect vegetable.

Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken

This recipe, adapted from the New York Times went viral on Tik Tok. It is super easy, and a take on Tuscan Chicken, which has been around forever. The flavours are big – delicious and we can see why it is a big deal meal!

Beef Cannelloni

Beef Cannelloni

Beef Cannelloni was traditionally made for Sunday lunch or a holiday – originating in Italy, it is not region specific, but thought to be associated with Campania and Sicily. Our “go to” pasta sauce is Rao’s Marinara, and it doesn’t disappoint in this dish.

Harissa Honey Pork Tenderloin

Harissa Honey Pork Tenderloin

We purchased both the Harissa Spice Blend and Harissa Paste this past summer. And enjoyed both Harissa Spice Blend Mayonnaise just as much as this recipe with Harissa Paste mixed with honey, basted on pork tenderloin. It was summer and we served it with Peach…

Pepperoncini Tuna

Pepperoncini Tuna

There are so many ways to make a tuna sandwich! Very light on mayonnaise and full of flavour with Pickled Pepperoncini Peppers. Pepperoncini Peppers originated in Greece and Italy, and quickly became favourites in North America.