Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients: 1/2 pound (150g) baby potatoes, scrubbed & halved 1/4 cup (50g) pitted Nicoise olives 2 -1 inch thick tuna steak (can sub for another protein of choice) 1/2 pound (150g) fresh green beans, blanched 4 hard boiled eggs, halved 8-12 cherry tomatoes, halved 6 radishes, halved 1 – 8 oz jar
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Grilling up some burgers is always a summer-time staple. Not really rocket science, just don’t over cook them, and only flip them once. Don’t press them down on the grill, as that satisfying sizzle is all the taste juices seeping out. And make sure you don’t cut into them to check for doneness. If it
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This super quick summer salad has lots of crunch and is a crowd favourite at any BBQ. Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1/4 cup tahini 1/3 cup Village Grocer candied pecans 1/2 head of purple cabbage, thinly sliced 3
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A good steak is meant to be cooked on the grill! We get up early twice a week to go to local abattoirs to pick our beef for the following week. When looking for the perfect cuts, there are 4 criteria that we’re looking for: What we’re looking for is the confirmation of the animal
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2 sockeye salmon fillets 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1⁄2-1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, to taste lemon wedge (optional) Melt butter in a large, non-stick skillet over Med/High heat. Add garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds while stirring. Season the salmon with the lemon pepper. I prefer a little less
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Cherry Season is upon us. Time to embrace their juicy, sweet flavour in pies, cakes and jams. Removing their pits is made quick and easy with the Good Grips Cherry Pitter. It has a non-slip grip and is dishwasher safe. Check out Karen and Linda’s Cherry Clafoutis recipe, a simple French dessert bursting with Cherry
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Let’s Get the Party Started! Sip, Savour and Sizzle! It’s time celebrate Canada Day with our iconic cocktail, the CAESAR! We carry Walter’s Caesar Mix to make it easy. Fire up the grill with our Sizzler lighters and you’re all set to create your best festive bbq bash ever! Happy Canada Day!!
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We have created a hand-pressed patty with green onions, garlic, ginger, lemon, eggs and breadcrumbs, these are absolutely delicious. Really simple to prepare, just sear the patty in a non-stick, cast iron, or grill pan; 2-3 minutes per side. Dress this burger as you would any other. I would suggest some Sriracha mayo to balance
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During the summer months, local produce is at its best and we try to enjoy it as much as possible. Local asparagus, peppers, eggplant, onions, mushrooms and zucchini are high on our list…and corn on the cob of course! Grilled vegetables are such a treat as they express sweeter and more caramelized flavors after being
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Tired of your plain Jane salad day-after-day..give our take on the Grilled Romaine with Honey Mustard Dressing a try. Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped 2 large heads romaine lettuce 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered 1 cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon honey mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce juice of 1/2 lemon
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