Food, Travel, and Cooking!
This is excellent soup, can be made with over-wintered leeks but is especially good when the leeks become available at the end of summer/beginning of fall and if you’re lucky, you might find some at the Farmer’s Market in December! The chives say spring to me, as once February is half way through, I am […]
One of our favourite coleslaws! A mildly spicy coleslaw thats great made with in season veggies. It’s perfect for serving with barbecued meats, fish or poultry. Leftovers, if there are any, keep in the fridge for 2 days. My brother, who hates anything fishy, surprised himself by liking this a lot fish sauce and all. […]
We really enjoy main course salads and this salad, made with fresh local shrimp, is lovely anytime of the year when you can get fresh seafood. On occasion, I like to make us a treat using half shrimp and half crab. It can be a little $$ but you don’t need much. The salad would […]
This soup is a perfect reason to use those late summer veggies. I like okra a lot and I think it is underrated…although some won’t agree. You can substitute green beans if you wish. What can I say about fresh yellow corn on the cob, divine! I’ve never been a fan of chowders with […]
A lovely soup to make at the height of summer or early fall! The truly wonderful flavours of tomatoes and basil. They are simply made for each other! Makes 4 Servings 40 roasted tomato halves 2 tsp. EVO 1 onion 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock, low salt or preferably homemade (see below) 1 1/2 cups […]
This salad is so good. It’s refreshing and makes a great accompaniment to my barbecued Tandoori chicken. Grill up some naan and there you have it, a great summer meal full of south Indian flavours and aromas! But you don’t have to wait for summer to enjoy! Although summer tomatoes, as we know are the bomb! […]
Ah… Greek Food! Such wonderful flavours in this Pasta Salad! Close you eyes while tasting it and pretend you’re at an outdoor cafe on a Greek Island. Try serving it with lamb, chicken or beef souvlaki, how can you go wrong! 2 cups short pasta (such as macaroni, medium shells penne or other tubular shapes) 1 […]
There is nothing like serving a crunchy, tangy Greek salad in the summer to go with some barbecued chicken, lamb or beef. My rendition makes a more colourful salad. Using lemon juice in the dressing adds a really nice brightness. What’s summer without Greek salad? Makes 4 Servings 4 – 6 oz. Dodonis feta cheese […]
Fresh marjoram has such a sweet and fragrant scent and flavor. I love it! It’s a herb I always grow in the garden. You can dry it for use in the winter. It adds a lovely taste to chicken or pork dishes. This salad is just so refreshing on a hot day with perhaps Joe’s […]
There is nothing like a salad made with tomatoes at the peak of their season! A delicious salad and so easy to make. If you like, you can use feta cheese instead of the gorgonzola, but the gorgonzola is fabulous! Makes 6 Servings 5 ripe large tomatoes, cut into 1/3” slices 1 small red onion, […]