The critical part to brining is to completely cover the meat, store in a cool location and keep the salt to brown sugar ratio. The spices you can play with a bit. However, this mix of spices is so aromatic; the flavor comes out…

  Porchetta, first made in central Italy, traditionally roasted the entire deboned pig over an open spit. If you’re not up for that, essentially, you want to cover the loin with the belly; cook it so that the pork belly is crackly crisp and delicious…

Spinach most likely originated from Persia, or modern-day Iran. There are so many variations of Spinach Salad. Strawberry and Chèvre is a light spring salad, while a heavier winter salad is served with bacon and eggs.   When the Germans immigrated, they brought with them…

These tender fall off the bone ribs take on the flavour of the marinade. Garnish with fresh oranges or an orange salad and serve with Oven Rice.   This marinade is an absolute keeper! Most of the effort is marinating the ribs 24 hours earlier…

  This is a simple meal to make. The pork back ribs are slow cooked in the oven and then crisped up on the barbeque. Serve over a bed of saffron rice and seasonal vegetables. Pork Back ribs are more tender and meatier than side…

  This recipe has amazing flavour, especially considering it is made in a slow cooker. I can’t stress this enough, you have to crisp the shredded pork in a frying pan before serving! I would almost go so far as to say its not worth…

Rack of Lamb is a true centrepiece dish, impressive and easy to make. Even if you aren’t a fan of Lamb, this may win you over.  Rack of Lamb is so very different than Lamb Chops.   Serve with Goat Cheese or Elsie’s Mashed Potatoes.…

Fire up the grill!  These skewers are perfect for a summer meal! These skewers are delicious with Cool Green Dip and really easy to make.  Adapted from Best Summer Weekends, Jane Rodmell.