Seafood Pizza
I’m almost on vacation. Tying up loose ends with clients, tidying up the house, putting things in order….making sure all my ducks are in a row. One of my tasks was to cull the remaining basil in my garden. By the time I’m back from holidays the basil will have bloomed, gone yellow and frankly […]
Potato Tortilla
This classic apparently is found at many a Tapas bar in Spain. ‘Tis a dense and satisfying large cake, or a frittata or omelet? Call it what you want but it’s delicious, easy to make and certainly another way to eat spuds. Potato Tortilla 1 lb of small potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly with a […]
Grilled Pasta Salad
Did I mention I’m going to Greece soon? I have one more agonizing week until I fly off to my Mediterranean retreat. No phones, no clients, no traffic, no humidity…no stress. Has anyone seen the Italian-made movie called Mediterraneo? It’s about a boatload of Italian soldiers who are sent to the Greek island of Kastellorizo […]
Paximadia- Greek Toasted Almond Cookies
Paximadia are akin to Biscotti. My mom’s being making these for years but I haven’t had a real appreciation for them until as of late. Paximadia are often served with coffee. They are dry and great for dunkin’. I’m a guy and baking isn’t my strong suit but I was relieved that these cookies turned […]
Warm Grilled Calamari & Prawn Salad
OPA! I’m going to Greece soon and I although I won’t be posting much (if at all), I’ll be taking notes, trying new dishes and photographing every morsel for everyone. I have some ideas to try but I’ve patiently waited for my time in Greece. I’ll be using seasonal Greek produce and I’ll be on […]
Marinated Top Sirloin
I’ve been spoiled this summer, eating rib eye steaks that I found on sale but my stash of steak is dwindling and I needed to replenish my cache of carcass. I found top sirloin to be on sale this past weekend and as always, I buy a little to test the tenderness & flavour of […]
Courgette Carbonarra
I recently caught an episode of Jamie Oliver’s Jamie At Home and he featured recipes using courgettes or zucchini. What struck me about this dish is that the taste matched it’s marvelous presentation. Local zucchini are in season and using green and yellow zucchini will brighten the look of this dish. I also found that […]
Scalloped Potato Salad
This recipe comes courtesy of some leftover potatoes I had from a barbecue recently. I’m using potatoes that were sliced thinly with a mandoline and tossed in Montreal Steak Spice and you see the my original recipe here. I’m adapting this recipe as if you were boiling potatoes to make this salad from scratch. You […]
Traditional Pizza From Canada
I like the gourmet pizzas as much as anyone else but I always go back and never tire of the classic pizza with pepperoni, mozzarella, mushrooms and green peppers. I will in no way try to sway you from your favourite ‘Za but please, take the the time to make it at home. If you […]
Horiatiki (Greek) Panzanella Salad
Short of tossing expired jars and old fruits & veggies, I try not to throw anything out, even stale, old bread. The Italians are well know for having dishes that stretch ingredients and make good use of of any leftovers, including old bread. Panzanella is any salad that includes bread in it. I’ve taken the […]