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.

Fresh cherry tomatoes from the Farmer’s Market slow roasted bring out the sweetness; emphasizing why tomatoes really are a fruit. Serve at room temperature with grilled Parmesan Toast for a perfect summer appetizer or side dish.

These cheesy style pizza’s on baguettes are perfect with a salad for lunch or for a snack when all the kids are over. Do try the Mornay Sauce before you rule it out (it’s super easy to make) and head for Rao’s Traditional Pizza Sauce.…

Dalmatia Fig Spread is a year-round favorite with Brie for a light snack or the start of a charcuterie style lunch. Figs have been cultivated for centuries in the Mediterranean and just go hand in hand with cheese and baguette.

Crostini’s are perfect for a cocktail party, but really welcome at any meal. Crostini (little crusts or little toasts) are usually slices of toasted or grilled white baguette. Sometimes, we pile them with Beef Tenderloin and an Artichoke Puree for a heartier appetizer or light…

It’s easy to see how the Italian version of garlic toast became so popular. Stale bread was toasted over the open fire, rubbed with a clove of garlic and drizzled with olive oil. There are many versions of garlic bread/toast, this is one of our…