Indonesian Tamarind chicken satay with peanut sauce
For a truly authentic, Asian flavour experience take the time for this very elaborate recipe. Seven ingredients in the marinade and eleven in the dipping sauce may seem intimidating, but if you read through the recipe, and break it down, it’s far from complicated. I love to shop at Asian markets, however conventional grocery stores now carry an extensive Asian selection, so shopping for these ingredients is not difficult. A rendition from the cookbook Big Bowl, this is simply the best satay and peanut sauce I have ever had.
Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
A beautiful and delicious and fresh salad perfect for long summer weekends!
Blueberry, Goat Cheese and Herb Salad
Bright and fresh, this Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Herb Salad perfectly balances sweet and tangy. Mixed greens, juicy blueberries, creamy goat cheese, and toasted almonds are tossed in a vibrant blueberry vinaigrette. Easy, delicious, and perfect for summer lunches or as a side dish.
Lettuce with Avocado, Smoked Trout and Apple
A lovely salad combination which offers the perfect blend of flavours. The smokiness of the trout plays against the tart apple and honey apple cider vinaigrette. It’s a nice starter and perfect with a glass of buttery chardonnay.
Tortilla Chips with Guacamole
When you really just need to get away from everything that is petty and unimportant and indulge in something wonderful, there are simple things like gin and tonic.
Niçoise Salad with Salmon, Capers and Radishes
Crisp and packed with protein, a Niçoise (ni-swaz) salad is the perfect lunch, we've even served it for dinner. Though this French classic is traditionally made with canned tuna (we use the Italian tuna packed in olive oil), here we serve it with seared salmon.
Mari’s Mom’s Crepes, She Calls Pancakes
Try our luxe rendering of my mother’s pancakes with this easy recipe for ultra-thin, delicate, crispy crepes caramelized with cinnamon and sugar.
Greek Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki and Feta Salad
Greece comes to the table with a healthy and delicious boneless lamb with savoury tzatziki stuffed into warm Greek-style pitas. This will surely become a family favourite.
Leg of Lamb with Garlic Mint Sauce
Celebrate dinnertime with this decadent delicious and easy to make leg of lamb.
Lemon Risotto with Scallops
Lemon Risotto with Scallops is delightfully filled with creamy, lemony risotto and sweet scallops. A real winner and so easy to make!
Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganashe
A moist and decadent cupcake, to bake for someone you love.
