Grab some local zucchini, tomatoes, peppers and greens, it's that time of year! Ingredients2-3 small summer zucchinis (about 1 pound), sliced in half lengthwise4 Tbsp SOOC Essential Basil Olive Oil3 Tbsp SOOC Grapefruit White Balsamic vinegar 1 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]