We have found the best Gluten Free Pita’s, untraditionally shaped but delicious just the same from “Promise” Bakery located in Ireland. Their products are showing up in Canadian stores, sometimes fresh and sometimes in the freezer section. Make Herb Labneh earlier in the day along…

These tacos are a snap to make even when making your own Homemade Corn Tortillas and Peach/Mango Salsa.

Labneh is a Middle Eastern cheese made from strained Greek yogurt. Generally, it has the consistency of creamed cheese and can be used as a dip on Mezzo Platters or dotted on pizza and salads. The longer you strain the yogurt, the thicker the Labneh…

Cold Smoked Salmon and Lox look very similar. Thinly sliced, except Cold Smoked Salmon has a smoky flavour whereas Lox has more a briny flavour. Critical for flavour on this pizza is fresh baby dill, it really does make a difference. This recipe is an…

Any specialty mushroom will do, but we prefer Oyster Mushrooms for this side dish. This is really not the place to use white mushrooms – you want something with more flavour. Perfect with Grilled Lamb Chops and Summer Salad topped with blueberries and Chèvre.

Although there are many ways to cook Spaghetti Squash, I love it baked, drizzled with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. It takes very little time to prep and while it bakes, you can decide about whatever you are putting on it!

Vongole means “clams” in Italian and Spaghetti Vongole has stayed close to the original recipes from the coastal regions of Italy. Add tomatoes instead of the greens if you like, but do go to a trusted fishmonger for the best seafood.

Our favourite honey farm is Arlo’s Honey Farm just outside of Kelowna, B.C. The quality is outstanding. Usually we buy Wildflower and Lavender Honey, except this time they convinced us to try Noir Honey. It is dark and smokey, perfect drizzled on pork or a…

Once you start making your own Corn Tortillas it will be hard to return to store bought. Easy, gluten free and only 3 ingredients; making tortillas has now become part of the fun on Taco and Fajita nights. Corn Tortillas also show up in Shrimp…

This quick and very flavourful soup has been a long-time family favourite. Don’t let the color throw you off! The salsa you use will determine the heat intensity of the soup. Mild salsa for a gentler palate and medium/hot for others.