Category: Mains

Grilled Harissa Chicken

Grilled Harissa Chicken

Harissa has quickly become one of our favourite condiments. Spice Blend or Paste, it is a Moroccan cooking staple. There are as many recipes for Harissa as there are cooks and families, if you want to make your own. We generally purchase Harissa du Cap…

Pork Chops with Sage Cider Cream

Pork Chops with Sage Cider Cream

Sage and cider (apple) just seem to go hand in hand with pork. This dish is so full of flavour and so easy! The cream elevates it to company status. We like to serve Elsie’s Potatoes alongside to soak up every bit of the cream…

Brown Butter Halibut

Brown Butter Halibut

Brown Butter Halibut is as decadent as it sounds. Searing the halibut before a quick stop in the oven makes a rich main to rest on top of Black (Beluga) Lentils and alongside Roasted Radishes.

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!