Lentils come in a range of colours and sizes, and each has its own characteristics and applications. Red Lentils are great for soups and stews. They have less starch then yellow and are creamy when cooked down. Red lentils are not the ones to choose…

Even though Picadillo originated in Spain, most countries have their own spiced and flavoured versions. Typically, Picadillo is a one skillet dish, traditionally made with a base of ground beef, potatoes, onions, tomatoes and spices. Additions of capers, olives, raisins, and carrots are all preferences,…

If it’s a soup and sandwich kind of day; this Tomato Soup is creamy and mild. Serve with B’s Cheese Panini, Velveeta Grilled Cheese, Grilled Gruyere or with Parmesan Crisps. True comfort food at its best!

This stock is delicious on its own or in any number of meals, including our usual New Year’s Eve Fondue with Broth. if you are under the weather it is perfect “feel better” soup. We make this stock with leftover roasted chicken or turkey carcass.…

Classic French, Potatoes Savoyarde come from the Savoy region, high in the Alps.  Potatoes are cooked in stock versus milk or cream.  The original dish uses Gruyere Cheese, but we’ve used many different types:  Balderson, Emmental, Fruilano or a mixture of any of them and…