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Cumin – Scented Potatoes with Tomatoes (Ghurma Aloo)

Cumin – Scented Potatoes with Tomatoes (Ghurma Aloo)

This adapted recipe from Epicurious can be served over rice or Naan and as a side dish with grilled lamb chops. Ghurma is a type of stew with a thick sauce and Aloo; derived from Sanskrit means the root.

Clam Dip

Clam Dip

Quintessential for a 1950’s cocktail party – a recipe aired on the Kraft Music Hall Show, and canned clams sold out within 24 hours in New York City! This dip is rich and perfectly matched to Ripple Potato Chips……..An American Classic!

Creamy Baked Oyster Mushrooms with Pork Chops or Chicken

Creamy Baked Oyster Mushrooms with Pork Chops or Chicken

Oyster Mushrooms are very mild, with a bit of a seafood flavour, oyster like in color and shape. Also known as Pearl Oyster or Tree Oyster Mushrooms, they are one of the most commonly cultivated mushrooms in the world. Oyster mushrooms cook quickly in stir…

Pear, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad

Pear, Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad

Canadian Pear Season typically is anytime in August to October/November, and they complement so many types of cheeses. But….pears are grown nearly year round in other parts of the world. Regardless, pears are a common ingredient in our salads and charcuteries.

Shrimp Tostados

Shrimp Tostados

A Tostada is simply the whole tortilla fried crispy, rather than cut into triangles like the chips. And they are perfect for building everything you would in a taco, only flat. Tostados or any taco type meal is especially easy if you have an authentic…

Caprese Antipasto

Caprese Antipasto

We love Caprese Salad, so what could be better than an antipasto tray made with those incredible ingredients with olives, prosciutto, roasted peppers, and a really good finishing olive oil. These are smaller bottles of olive oil, and much higher in price, meant to drizzle…

Grilled Pork Ribs with Seasoning Salt

Grilled Pork Ribs with Seasoning Salt

On many occasions we cook pork ribs in the oven with seasoning salt. When you don’t want turn on the oven, grilling the ribs requires a different method so the ribs remain tender.

Buttermilk Marinated Chicken

Buttermilk Marinated Chicken

Sheet pan style meals are perfect for summer grilling or winter oven roasting. Slightly acidic Buttermilk helps to tenderize the chicken. The rosemary, pepper and sweet honey play an important tole in flavouring the chicken so there isn’t much left for you to do.

Italian Sausage Lasagna

Italian Sausage Lasagna

This rich and hearty version of lasagna uses spicy or sweet Spolumbo’s Italian Sausage equally well; and a little Chèvre gives it some depth. Serve with a green salad and dinner is ready on a cool evening.

Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Leeks and Capers

Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Leeks and Capers

This recipe from The New York Times is a home run! We have historically been fans of thin spears, but thicker works better here. The asparagus roast while the leeks and capers get crispy and more than a little browned.