Ingredients: 2 large field tomatoes, cut in bite size pieces 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 bunch of fresh dill Vinaigrette 1/4 cup olive oil 1/8 cup white wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/8
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Ingredients: swordfish steaks 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon oregano salt and pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and marinate swordfish steaks for at least 2 hours. Baste
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PICKING OUT A STEAK While most people will tell you a ribeye is the most tender, I (Thomas) actually am a striploin guy myself. What’s more important that the cut is the marbling and handling of the meat. The most important secret of grilling a great steak is buying quality meat. No amount of deft
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Fresh lemon juice and fresh oregano make this potato salad sing with the flavours of the Greek Isles. Extra virgin olive oil used in the dressing instead of mayo makes it ideal for picnics and backyard summer gatherings. 6-8 servings Ingredients: 1 pound (500g) mini yellow potatoes 1 pound (500g) mini red potatoes 2-3 green
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This is a great salad to make in the summer when iceberg lettuce is at its flavourful best! The creamy feta dressing bursts with a rich Mediterranean flavour. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 large head of iceberg lettuce 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 English Cucumber, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted
Read More2 whole branzino, each 1 to 1 1/2 lb. Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 small fresh thyme sprigs 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil Prepare a medium-hot fire in a grill. Season each fish cavity with salt and pepper. Place the lemon slices,
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Ingredients: 4-5 tablespoons of fresh pesto, we love Thomas’ Village Grocer Fresh Pesto 4 zucchini, spiralized noodles 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1 ball of Burrata cheese, drained, divided into 4 equal pieces 1/4 cup pine nuts, optional Kosher salt Freshly cracked pepper Method: Prepare the zucchini noodles with a spiralizer and
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This dish with its vibrant green palette sings with the flavours of Spring and makes a great side dish. Servings: 6-8 Ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus 8 ounces (200g) snap peas 8 ounces (200g) sugar peas 1 cup (150g) frozen peas 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil juice from 1 lemon, approximately 1/4 cup (60ml) 3-4
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Alongside the lowly hot dog, the hamburger might be the quintessential BBQ go-to for serving the masses. Throw as many as will fit over a medium grill, flip after 5 minutes, slap on a piece of cheese, stuff in a bun and serve; pretty simple, right? Yes, and no. Even when entertaining many people, quality
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We are starting to see some amazing local crop and thought why not a giveaway showing off one of our favorite vegetables, Asparagus! We challenged our shoppers to come up with their best asparagus recipes and share them on Instagram for a chance to win $100 gift certificates to spend at The Village Grocer. Scroll
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