Category: Recipes

Pork Scaloppini

Pork Scaloppini

Scaloppini is an Italian dish that comes in many forms. Scallops” or little pieces of meat are generally sautéed. Often dredged in flour, and sautéed in a variety of sauces. Most of our recipes are Gluten Free so we skip the dredging for the most…

Sloppy Joe’s – Traditional

Sloppy Joe’s – Traditional

A sweet and tangy tomato-based sauce, there are as many recipes for Sloppy Joe’s as there are cooks. How much sweet and how much tangy is up to for debate. What isn’t debated are the basic ingredients; ground beef, tomato-based sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce and…

Stock with Pasta and Asparagus

Stock with Pasta and Asparagus

This is a favourite spring luncheon meal, especially when you pull out home-made Stock – Chicken or Turkey from the freezer. Only use home-made stock in this simple yet elegant starter.

Sprinkles – Sunset Grown Tomatoes

Sprinkles – Sunset Grown Tomatoes

The Company “Sunset” tells us not to be fooled by these teeny tiny tomatoes’ size…….they are deliciously cute……..they are that, and so much more!

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms are a white, shaggy specialty mushroom, found in specialty stores along with Oyster and Shiitake. Prominent in Eastern Asia, they are used in Traditional Chinese medicine for insomnia. We love this side dish with mayo meals, such as Port Basted Rotisserie Chicken…

Chicken Breasts with Turmeric and Paprika

Chicken Breasts with Turmeric and Paprika

This very quick weeknight meal is full of rich and bright spices, that warm up a cool spring day. Not yet barbecue season and not a stew type of night. Turmeric and Paprika pair beautifully with chicken and cream.

Curried Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad

Madras Curry has a little more chili compared to other curry powders. This salad is perfect served over baby greens, alongside a tossed vinaigrette salad, in a lettuce wrap or a sandwich. It is so versatile! Use left-over chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken for…

Brie and Pear Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Brie and Pear Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Creamy Brie and sweet slices of pear are perfect with roasted chicken. The tart dressing compliments the dried cranberries and pears but sweeten it up with a little more honey if you prefer. Serving size will determine if this is lunch or dinner!

Spiedini, Speducci, and Spiedies

Spiedini, Speducci, and Spiedies

These classic Italian street foods essentially lead to the same type of meal. Meat on a skewer or stick. There are as many ways to cook Spiedini’s as there are to serve them. Simple and delicious, marinate or not, no recipe is necessary.

Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)

Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)

Reminiscent of Italian Pizzeria’s, this dressing is as close to the bottled salad dressing that we grew up with; only it has a much better olive oil, so a much better taste. It mixes up in minutes with dried herbs and no sugar as often…