Called, by some, the 'National Dish of Peru' but perhaps falling behind Ceviche these days, it is certainly a favoured (and flavoured!) dish of the Arequipa Region of Peru. We, however first encountered it at [...]
Thanks to our friend and supplier Laurence over at Sinai Gourmet. Their 'hot sauce coulis' are unmatched in bringing the flavour of fresh chilis to a dish. With no vinegar added and a base of [...]
A creamy soup with a touch of Caribbean flavour, it showcases our phenomenal Red Cayenne Chili Fused Olive Oil. Inspired by our trip to the beautiful island of Bequia. Callaloo is a Caribbean leafy green [...]
Lots of BRACKETS on this one! If you want vegan, use vegetable broth and you're there. Or use other stock if that isn't a concern (I like beef stock with mushrooms & onions). The pearl [...]
(*with apologies to Colombia) I first had this soup in La Candelaria (the old town) of Bogota, Colombia. They are proud of it as 'their' dish due to the cold weather associated with being above 8600 [...]
This STEW is perfect on chilly fall evenings. Or after a late afternoon camel ride in the Sahara! Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp SOOC Blood Orange Olive Oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, [...]
Harira is a traditional soup in Morocco and comes from the Maghreb region. This is a vegetable soup, but with one egg so not vegetarian, the egg is required for thickening. Harira is traditionally a [...]
The inspiration for this recipe comes from the 'Sacred Valley' high up in the Andes Mountains of Peru at a restaurant called 'Blue Magic' in the village of Ollantaytambo. It was one of the BEST [...]
This hearty beef stew is the epitome of comfort food and so welcome on a cold winter’s night. Ingredients 1/2 lb thick bacon, cut in 1" pieces 2 lb stewing beef, cubed 3 T SOOC Tuscan [...]
A delicious adaptation of a soup that we came across on our trek through Italy. Buon appetito! Ingredients 2 - lg. (28 oz) cans tomato puree 4 T SOOC Oregano White Balsamic 2 T water [...]
Ingredients 1 pkg hulled pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp SOOC Harissa Olive Oil Vancouver Island Smoked Sea Salt (to taste) 1 tbsp SOOC Ripe Peach White Balsamic Vinegar Directions Preheat oven to 350*F. Toss hulled pumpkin [...]
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 8 C poultry stock or broth 1 C Arborio (short grain, starchy) rice 1 medium onion diced 1 bay leaf 2 large fresh eggs 1 lb. shredded roast chicken breast 2 C sliced white [...]