Asparagus Puffs are a continuation of my spring appetizer theme, along with Cajun Crab Cakes, and Cucumber Radish Crostini. These tasty little bites are all about spring, and they make a great addition to a brunch or lunch, or, how about a Spring Themed Wine & Appy Party? Asparagus Puffs for Spring Entertaining Asparagus isRead more
Preserving Fresh Herbs is a priority for me every fall. Fresh herbs are such a joy for cooks (and eaters). I’m always excited to see the first spring shoots, usually chives and parsley, showing their heads in the herb garden. By midsummer the herb garden is flourishing with them as well as basil, rosemary, thyme, cilantro,Read more
Fettuccine Alfredo with Salmon & Peas is a bit of a twist on the classic. Alfredo is a dish that is made very differently depending on who is cooking. Many cooks, and cookbook recipes like to use heavy cream to make an Alfredo sauce. A Little History on Alfredo The recipe Fettuccine Alfredo was originallyRead more
Cool and creamy tzatziki sauce is a summertime staple when cucumbers are at their best. What is Tzatziki? Tzatziki is a yogurt, cucumber and garlic dip that goes well with any Greek dishes, like souvlaki, or calamari. It’s fresh, crisp, tart, and creamy all at once. It brings a cucumber coolness to anything deep-fried orRead more
Planked Salmon on the grill is one of the easiest and most flavourful ways to cook it. Although cedar planks are used frequently, I also like to plank salmon on alder. I love the crisp woodsy, smoky flavour that it gives to the planked salmon, which, for us, is wild sockeye from right here inRead more