Italian American cuisine is given credit for this delicious sandwich around the turn of the Century. Great for summer company and groups of all ages. Served alongside a simple Lucali Italian Salad.

Originating in Milan, Italy; Milanese means dredging thin slices of meat in eggs and breadcrumbs; then pan frying them until crispy and golden brown. It is almost always served with a salad.

A fun lunch or dinner – hotdogs with Chili! And…….an extra bonus if you find some child in the freezer, if not, make a pot early in the day and dress up the dogs. Chili Con Carne is so versatile, on its own, or with…

Lamb Chops or cutlets are the most expensive and tender cuts of lamb. When left together and cooked as a whole, that becomes the Rack of Lamb. Tie 2 Racks together and that becomes a Crown Roast of Lamb.

Simple, fresh ingredients come together quickly for a summer barbecue. Chicken thighs have a higher fat content than breasts and more intense flavour. Boneless, skinless thighs absorb the delicious lemony marinade in no time.

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…

Black Beans are native to Latin American cuisine and have been introduced around the world. The most common, the Black Turtle Bean is small and gets its name from the harder, outer shell.

Oyster Mushrooms are very mild, with a bit of a seafood flavour, oyster like in color and shape. Also known as Pearl Oyster or Tree Oyster Mushrooms, they are one of the most commonly cultivated mushrooms in the world. Oyster mushrooms cook quickly in stir…

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…

On many occasions we cook pork ribs in the oven with seasoning salt. When you don’t want turn on the oven, grilling the ribs requires a different method so the ribs remain tender.