Onion Feta Scalloped Potatoes (Gratin)
Ingredients 6 ounces crumbled feta (about 1 1 /2 cups) 2 1/2 C Half & Half cream 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp SOOC Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil 2 Tbsp SOOC French [...]
Mushroom and Potato Gratin (Scalloped Potatoes)
Using mushrooms and SOOC Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil gives this gratin a deep earthiness that enhances the buttery Yukon Gold potatoes. Savoury garlic, luxurious cream, fragrant thyme and salty Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese bring increased dimension [...]
Garlic Rosemary Cauliflower Mash
Remember all those low-carb diets with the tricky yet tasteless substitutes? One of the dishes that weathered the storm is the cauliflower mash (often called “mock” mashed potatoes). Yes, fresh cauliflower is a healthy substitute [...]
Olive Oil Biscuits
Delicious 'drop' biscuits that are simple to make and come together with a FORK (no mixer or whisk)! Using our ALWAYS FRESH, Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes these about as healthy as you [...]
Ceviche de Camarone (Colombian Shrimp Cocktail)
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 [...]
Baked Feta, Tomato & Chickpea Casserole
A colourful feast for the eyes as well as your taste buds. The chickpeas DO make a difference, and the baked feta mellows becomes creamy and almost nutty, stir it into the rest and scrape [...]
No-Knead Garlic Focaccia
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 [...]
Bombay Buns
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 [...]
Baked Pasta alla Norma
Folklore tells us this classic Sicilian dish was named after the opera 'Norma' by the 19th-century composer, Vincenzo Bellini. Eggplant and tomatoes are the stars here, beautifully complemented by our oil & vinegar. This baked [...]
Tuscan Scalloped Potatoes
A Mediterranean twist on a classic holiday side dish using no dairy other than cheese (or use breadcrumbs or a plant-based substitute for a vegan version). Rich with olive oil and very flavourful. Ingredients 4 [...]
Gremolata Ricotta Caprese Salad
“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 [...]
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and Creminis
Ingredients 1½ lbs small, fresh Brussels sprouts, dried end trimmed, and cut in half ½ lb fresh Cremini mushrooms, sliced in half ¼ Cup Gourmet Garlic Olive Oil 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp [...]
Sesame Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 lb linguine, broken in half 2 T SOOC Toasted Sesame Oil 3 T SOOC UP EVOO 3 T honey 3 T Soy Sauce 3 T SOOC Honey Ginger White Balsamic ¼ t cayenne [...]
Cheers to Beans
The dark champagne balsamic adds a rich, layered flavour to the beans and the onions get a scrumptious glaze! Ingredients 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed 8 oz pearl onions ¼ Cup Champagne Dark Balsamic [...]
Beets en Français
Ingredients 3 medium beets, peeled and cut into large cubes 1 large sweet onion, cut into chunks ¼ cup Champagne Dark Balsamic ¼ cup Herbs de Provence Olive Oil 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced [...]
Sweet & Spicy Roasted Sprouts
To me, sprouts are best enjoyed "fork tender", meaning you can pierce them with a fork easily, but they don't flatten. Gone are the days of mushy vegetables; rejoice! INGREDIENTS 1½ lbs brussels sprouts 4 T [...]
Garlic & Rosemary Focaccia
Who doesn't love the smell of fresh garlic bread baking at home? Ingredients 7 g active dry yeast 1.5 t sugar 4 C flour 1/2 t sea salt 3 T SOOC Gourmet Garlic Olive Oil [...]
Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Butternut Squash
We experimented with this oil & vinegar combo (left) and a Persian Lime & Honey Ginger version (right), and this won out, but feel free to come up with your own combination of our oils [...]
Lemon Garlic Olive Oil Roasted Potatoes
A Greek technique (for me anyway) of roasting/poaching(?) the potatoes, they come out beautifully! If there are any liquids left in the pan reduce them down and drizzle over the finished dish. If you're interested [...]
Wild Mushroom & Sage Roasted Squash
Ingredients 1 acorn squash 4 T SOOC Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil 2 T SOOC Red Apple Dark Balsamic 1/2 t Vancouver Island Smoked Sea Salt Directions Preheat oven to 375 F Cut squash [...]
Roasted Caprese Asparagus
Ingredients 1 lb. asparagus, stalks trimmed 4 T SOOC Eureka Lemon Olive Oil, divided Saltwest Lemon & Dill Infused Sea Salt (or other) to taste 1/2 C shaved Parmesan (not grated) 2 C cherry tomatoes, [...]
Cassie’s Stuffed & Roasted Squash
This squash recipe is adaptable to fit many tastes and dietary preferences. Make the filling gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan with ease. If you like some heat, add hot sauce or jerk seasoning. This recipe can [...]
Truffled Macaroni and Cheese
This is my Mum's Mac 'n Cheese 'truffled' up! For what it's worth the addition of the horseradish isn't REALLY optional!!! Ingredients 1 1/2 C elbow macaroni 6 T SOOC Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil [...]
Raspberry Balsamic & Strawberry Spinach Salad
We eat this salad (a LOT) when FRESH strawberries are available at your local farmstand market, such as Hi-berry Farm here in Saugeen Shores! Ingredients Dressing 4 T SOOC Cascadian Wild Raspberry White Balsamic 4 [...]
‘Herbs de’ Sweet Potato Fries
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 [...]
Coconut Lime Rice Salad
Ingredients 1 cup jasmine rice ½ cup toasted coconut chips, (like Hungry Buddha) ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted ½ tsp white sugar 1 lime, zested and juiced 1 garlic clove, mashed & minced 1 tbsp. [...]
Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients 4 medium Sweet Potatoes; cut lengthwise into 8 wedges 2 tbsp Cinnamon-Pear Dark Balsamic 3 tbsp Butter 'Taste' Olive Oil ¾ tsp Vancouver Island Sea Salt Directions Preheat the oven to 400*F. In a [...]
Roasted Squash with Blood Orange Maple Glaze
Ingredients 1 - 2 pound butternut squash peeled, seeded and diced in to 1" pieces (about 3 cups) 3 T SOOC Aged Pure Maple Dark Balsamic 3 T SOOC Blood Orange Olive Oil 3" sprig [...]
Diana’s Beet Salad
This salad is very simple, but versatile! Use this year round for potlucks, barbecues and more! It is always a hit! Ingredients 1 bunch beets, cooked, peeled and thinly sliced 2 green onions, chopped 1 [...]
Grilled Asparagus and Halloumi Salad
Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus 1 pkg. Halloumi Cheese (cut in thick slices) 6 Cups mixed Salad greens 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes halved 3 Tbsp Gourmet Garlic Infused Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Black Mission Fig Balsamic [...]
Sautéed Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
Ingredients 1 lb fresh Green Beans washed and trimmed 2 TBSP SOOC Garlic Olive Oil 1 TBSP SOOC Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic 2 cloves chopped garlic Salt and pepper (to taste) 1 TBSP sliced almonds [...]
Dill Apple Barley Salad
Ingredients 3/4 cup pearl barley, add 2 pieces of lemon peel (I use the ends), 6 peppercorns, pinch of fine sea salt (cook following instructions on pkg.) 1 T SOOC Dill (Wild Fern Leaf) Olive [...]
Spicy Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Easier to prepare than french fries - they require no peeling! These are everything potatoes should be, crisp-skinned, soft & creamy inside and full of flavour, sprinkled with a generous amount of Parmesan. Recipe for [...]
Harissa Maple Roasted Carrots
Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2T SOOC Harissa Infused Olive Oil 2T SOOC Maple Dark Balsamic Vinegar (divided) 1t cumin seeds SOOC Vancouver Island Garlic Infused Sea Salt (or other), to taste freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 lb. [...]
Oregano Winter Pickles
These pickles will taste good in just a few hours, better after a couple of days! And they'll keep for about 2 months refrigerated. Ingredients For the Brine: 2 cups of SOOC Oregano White Balsamic [...]
Wild Rice Salad with Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic
Ingredients 1 cup wild rice ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup slivered almonds 1 can mandarin oranges 2 tbsp SOOC Wild Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil ¼ cup SOOC Gravenstein Apple Balsamic Vinegar Directions Cook [...]
Roasted Fennel
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 [...]
Potato and Feta Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients 4 whole yellow peppers, cored and seeded 4 medium potatoes, peeled and grated 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tbsp herb and garlic cream cheese 1/3 cup Feta, crumbled 3 tbsp SOOC [...]
Honey Ginger Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients 1 pkg. fresh Cranberries (pick out 'bad' ones) 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup local honey 1 Tbsp Ginger Paste* 2 Tbsp SOOC Honey Ginger White Balsamic OR SOOC Cranberry Pear White Balsamic [...]
Stacey’s Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is incredibly easy and created for SOOC by Stacey Hull, chef and owner of Little Black Dog Catering right here in Southampton! Ingredients 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 1/4 [...]
Butternut Squash Soup with Balsamic Glazed Pepitas
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 60 mL Cilantro [...]
Watermelon Feta Salad
Ingredients 6 C cubed watermelon 1 C crumbled Feta cheese ¼ red onion, thinly sliced ¼ C chopped fresh mint 3 T SOOC Thai Lemongrass Mint White Balsamic Vinegar 3 T SOOC Basil Olive Oil Directions Combine the [...]
Kendra’s Superb Grilled Carrots
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 [...]
Grilled Asparagus and Orzo Salad
Ingredients 1 ½ Cup dry orzo pasta Small bunch asparagus 4 Tbsp Fused Rosemary Olive Oil 3 Tbsp Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar ½ cup Red onion, diced ½ English cucumber, diced ¾ cup Feta [...]
Tropical Lime Coconut Shrimp
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 [...]
PENNE AL FORNO
Ingredients 3 T SOOC Gourmet Garlic Olive Oil 3 C sweet onion chopped in large chunks ¾ lb. (350 g) penne (or other tube shaped pasta) 1 bunch (around 1 lb.) of asparagus in 2 [...]
Lemon Grilled Asparagus
After our long dark winters, what's better than when the first Ontario Asparagus appears at our local Farm Market?! Prepare it simply, so it's natural flavour stands out. Be sure the grill or oven are [...]
Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and each cut lengthwise into 8 wedges 1/3 cup Delizia Cinnamon-Pear Balsamic 2 tablespoons SOOC All Natural Organic Butter Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt or sea [...]