Burrata and Fresh Mozzarella appear the same until you slice into it. Burrata’s centre is filled with fresh cream and curds, whereas Mozzarella’s interior is the same as the exterior.

Ras el Hanout is a spice mix found in Tunisian and Moroccan cooking. Consisting of over a dozen spices, each family or shop will have their own “best” blend. Halibut is nestled into this fragrant dish near the end of cooking time makes for an…

During tomato season, we try to use any type of tomatoes every couple days. Pick for your own garden or find them at the local Farmer’s Market. Small tomatoes are lovely for roasting, and it is easy to see why they are actually a fruit.

With the markets overflowing with produce and a neighbour with a generous crop, zucchini and tomatoes become regulars at our table.

Whether making Shrimp and Guacamole for 1 or for a group, this is a beautiful summer appetizer or meal. Serve with Tortilla Chips.

Simple meals are best for hot days! Summer along with smoke from forest fires arrived here all in one week. We went from braising to barbecuing in a matter of days. Grill baguette or buns to serve alongside this quick and easy meal.

Reminiscent of Italian Pizzeria’s, this dressing is as close to the bottled salad dressing that we grew up with; only it has a much better olive oil, so a much better taste. It mixes up in minutes with dried herbs and no sugar as often…

This is definitely a summer side dish when tomatoes are at their peak. Pan searing the gnocchi produces the same pillowy soft inside with a crisp shell; that stands up to the balsamic dressing.

This Greek inspired dish brings together the best of Mediterranean flavours. Feta seems to be a natural choice with shrimp and tomatoes.

A simple pasta and salad are perfect pairs on a long smoking hot summer days. Canned clams make for a quick dinner that’s the right size for 2 of us. Any pasta will do, but we do like the smaller shaped ones that gather up…