Horseradish Salmon Burgers are a pantry ready meal, quick to make with a salad and full of flavour. We love a Fresh Corn Salad alongside, but really any type of salad will work well. The dill pickle mayo is a must try, close to a…

Reminiscent of a lunch we had in Italy years ago, butter beans are so versatile. Perfect for soups, stews, salads and as a side dish. We love this simple meal on a hot summer day!

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…

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!

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.

Aleppo Pepper has quickly become one of our favourite spices. It’s smokey and earthy; a little sweet and a little spicy. It can be used as a flavour enhancer or a finisher – sprinkled on a dish at the end. Aleppo Pepper and Sumac can…

Tomatoes fresh from the grower and Persian cucumbers elevate this salad to the summer entertaining rotation. Persian cucumbers are smaller and sweeter than English. This salad is a snap to make and serve alongside or on top of Aleppo Pepper Meatballs and Hummus.

This Mexican Blend of chili peppers, lime and sea salt was the perfect one to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, along with Green Chili Polenta or Grits and Sautéed Blue Oyster Mushrooms!

Blue Oyster Mushrooms are meatier than the regular on the shelf white mushrooms. A little chewier with an earthy rich flavour, these mushrooms are indeed a treat.

Blue Oyster Mushrooms most likely had their origin in Europe and travelled across the globe. Available in specialty markets, Blue Oyster Mushrooms are a bit costly and well worth the experience.