Category: Pork and Lamb

Corn, Chorizo and Scallops

Corn, Chorizo and Scallops

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.

Grilled Pork Chops, Peaches and Brie

Grilled Pork Chops, Peaches and Brie

As August approaches and peach season is in full force, a favourite meal is fresh peaches, grilled and served with pork chops. Add some creamy Brie and dinner is ready on a hot summer day!

Lamb Chelo

Lamb Chelo

The earliest written “recipe” mentioning dried fruit is from tablets written in about 1700 BC.  Chelo was a poor persons’ dish, the fruit cooked with the meat fed more people.  Chelo is also a type of Persian rice, cooked until the bottom is crispy or a type…

VIETNAMESE STYLE PORK RIBS

VIETNAMESE STYLE PORK RIBS

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…

Baked Bone in Ham

Baked Bone in Ham

There are a few basics to cooking a moist bone in ham, regardless of the size. Even though it is messier to carve, bone in is well worth the effort. Serve with Potatoes Savoyarde or Potato Gratin and use the bone for Yellow Split Pea…

Greek Marinated Lamb Chops

Greek Marinated Lamb Chops

Start the marinade at least 6 – 8 hours before cooking, but preferably let them rest overnight and the herbs will work their magic. Grill or fry the chops and serve with traditional Mediterranean accompaniments: Tzatziki, Hummus and Bruschetta, or Curried Rice, Goat Cheese Mashed…

Seared Lamb Chops with Capers and Anchovies

Seared Lamb Chops with Capers and Anchovies

Mediterranean flavours come together with lamb chops in mere minutes. Capers and anchovies are seared alongside the chops and spritzed with lemon just before serving. We love them with Brown Butter Pasta sprinkled with sage and Tomato and Feta Salad. It’s a quick weeknight meal,…

Yellow Split Pea Soup

Yellow Split Pea Soup

Soup is a must if you’ve cooked a Baked Bone in Ham. Make the stock and refrigerate or freeze it. Then make the soup when you want – just save some ham with it. *This soup thickens if you let it rest and it lasts…

Cumin Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Cumin Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Pork Tenderloin is so delicate, it can dry out very quickly if not cooked properly. When done right it is melt in your mouth tender.

Dry Ribs

Dry Ribs

A family favourite. Hands down, mostly served with any kind of Tex Mex dips, but they have been requested for birthday dinners with baked poatoes.