My first experience with ceviche was on Isla Mujeres in Mexico, and it was the beginning of a lasting flavour love affair! My experience involved fresh tomato, onion, chilis, avocado, shrimp and LOTS of lime [...]
There is NO NEED to KNEAD! As easy as yeast breadmaking gets, 'FIVE STARS' from the family. Let the dough do its first rise in the fridge overnight it improves the flavour! Be sure to [...]
Prefer homemade to frozen? Still want something quick if you're settling down to watch the big game (or any time you crave wings!)? This is pretty simple, just remember to put some oil on the [...]
Bursting with herbal and cheesy flavour, these were a big hit! The buns are made using puff pastry, which I have never made and STILL haven't. Buy it pre-made frozen from the grocery and get [...]
“There’s nothing in the world like home grown tomatoes.” INGREDIENTS 250 g Ricotta cheese (about half the container) 4 Tbsp (60 ml) SOOC Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil 4 Tbsp (60 ml) SOOC Sicilian Lemon White [...]
Ingredients 12 Large Eggs, room temperature 5 T Mayonaise 2 t SOOC Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic 1 T Dijon Mustard 1 T SOOC White Truffle Oil Pinch salt 1 T finely chopped chives Pinch of [...]
INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, chopped 1/2 mango, finely diced~about 1 cup 1/2 small red onion, finely diced 1/2 red pepper, finely diced 2 T fresh cilantro, chopped 2 T SOOC Persian Lime [...]
With only 4 ingredients in this dip, you can whip it up in 5 minutes and be out the door on your way to the party. Enjoy with crackers or fresh veggies. Ingredients 11 ounces [...]
Serve this dip with vegetables, shrimp, or as a topping for bruschetta or pasta. Simple, fresh & delicious. Yield: Makes about a Cup Ingredients 4 Tbsp Eureka Lemon Fused Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Thai Lemongrass [...]
This is a recipe I developed for Hi-Berry Farms for their blog, but we like it so much we had to share it here too! As opposed to any watermelon salad which won't keep, we [...]
This marinade encompasses the light, fresh tastes of summer. Other than the seafood & fish, you can leave your protein of choice to marinate overnight or while you are at work. Bring beef & pork [...]
Ingredients Fries: 3 Tbsp Herbs de Provence Olive Oil 1 tsp Herbs de Provence dried spice 1 lb sweet potatoes, scrubbed 1/2 tsp sea salt & fresh ground black pepper (or to taste) Dip: 1/3 [...]
Ingredients 4 medium Sweet Potatoes; cut lengthwise into 8 wedges 2 tbsp SOOC Cinnamon-Pear Dark Balsamic Vinegar 3 tbsp SOOC Butter 'Taste' Olive Oil ¾ tsp Vancouver Island Sea Salt Directions Preheat the oven to [...]
Ingredients 1 lb fennel 2 tbsp SOOC Peach Balsamic Vinegar 1 tbsp SOOC Rosemary Fused Olive Oil ½ tsp Fleur de Sel (Vancouver Island Sea Salt) Directions Preheat oven to 475*F. Line a baking sheet [...]
Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) black beans 2 tablespoons SOOC Baklouti Chili Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling (OR try another flavour like SOOC Gourmet Garlic!) 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon SOOC Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar ¼ teaspoon [...]
This easy autumn butternut squash soup recipe was developed by Kendra Smith, owner and chef of Little Black Dog Catering. This soup is deliciously gluten and dairy free, you can accommodate everyone! Ingredients 60mL SOOC Cilantro [...]
Ingredients 1 –540 ml can of Chickpeas 1-370 ml can of SOOC Pitted Queen (La Abuella) Olives 60 ml SOOC Gourmet Garlic Olive Oil 45ml SOOC Oregano White Balsamic Vinegar ½ t Salt ½ T [...]
Ingredients Marinade 2 T SOOC Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil 2 T SOOC Blenheim Apricot White Balsamic 1 t chopped fresh Thyme 1 t Salt ¼ t cracked Black Pepper 1/8 t Chili Flakes (optional) Skewers 1 lb [...]
This recipe was created by Kendra Smith, former employee and owner of Little Black Dog Catering. These carrots work beautifully as a side to any BBQ! Ingredients 1 Bunch Garden Carrots, whole with ends cut [...]
Ingredients 15 Large Shrimp, shelled and deveined 1 T SOOC Persian Lime Olive Oil ¼ t Vancouver Island Orange Lime Sea Salt Pinch chili flakes ¼ C SOOC Coconut White Balsamic Vinegar Directions In a mixing bowl, toss [...]
Ingredients 1 pint strawberries, hulled & diced 1 avocado (not TOO soft!), diced ½ cup onion, finely diced ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Fresh squeezed lime juice from 1/2 a lime 2 T SOOC Strawberry Dark [...]
Here I've layered glorious mushroom upon more mushroom, using the Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil in the dough, and also with the caramelized mushroom topping. The results are a simple yet supremely satisfying flat [...]