Spicy Shrimp Creole!
My first visit to New Orleans was way back when I was 17 and I've been back a few times since. It surely is one of (if not THE) most unique cities in the US. [...]
Sopa de Lentejas (Lentil Soup)
When we travel, I eat (something I've been known to do at home as well)! In a small family restaurant in the Dominican Republic, on a cold day (my goodness, it was only 24 Celsius!), [...]
Spice-Roasted Cauliflower Tomato Lentil Stew
Ingredients1 Tbsp Ras el Hanout, divided (*see note) 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into bite-size florets (about 6-7 cups florets)4 Tbsp SOOC Ginger & Black Garlic Olive Oil, dividedsea salt and ground black pepper, [...]
Mushroom & Leek Chowder with Bacon
Whether you forage for wild leeks and the elusive morel mushroom in the spring or use store-bought or a mix, this is sure to please! A very hearty soup, maybe stew would be a better [...]
Brazilian Shrimp Stew (Moqueca de Camaroes)
My own take on this Brazilian dish, the addition of the sriracha gives it a beautiful 'sweet heat'. Not too much heat for any but the timidest! Ingredients 1 1⁄2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled & [...]
Curried Tomato Lentil Soup
A delicious 'Raise the bar!' tomato soup. You can make it mild or very spicy, adjust the heat with your choice of curry powder or, more or less red pepper flakes. You can omit the [...]
French Onion Soup
Ingredients 3 Sweet onions, halved & thinly sliced 3 Tbsp SOOC Herbs de Provence Olive Oil, divided Sea salt & black pepper 1/4 C water 3 Tbsp SOOC Lavender Dark Balsamic Vinegar, divided 4 C [...]
Donna’s Spiced Lentil Soup
Lentil soup is eaten around the world, it is wholesome, inexpensive and easy to make. If you’re looking for a complete meal soup, this one checks all the nutrition boxes. Za'atar is a Middle Eastern [...]
Green Curry Soup
I struggled with the name for this soup... The name may be boring but the soup isn't! It's loaded with 'green goodness', it is dead simple and full of flavour! I use store-bought green curry [...]
Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder)
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 [...]
Sinai Spicy Chickpea Stew
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 [...]
Caribe Spicy Black Bean Soup
A creamy soup with a touch of Caribbean flavour, it showcases our phenomenal Cayenne Chili Olive Oil. Inspired by our trip to the beautiful island of Bequia. Callaloo is a Caribbean leafy green (also known [...]
Golden (Vegan) Mushroom (Barley) Soup!
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 [...]
Ajiaco* Soup
(*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 [...]
Moroccan Butternut Squash Slow Cooker Stew
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 Spiced Moroccan Vegetable Soup
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 [...]
Sacred Valley Quinoa Soup
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 [...]
Tuscan Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
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 [...]
Tuscan Tomato & Red Pepper Soup
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 [...]
Rita’s Peach and Harissa Roasted Pepitas
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 [...]
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 [...]
Greek Avgolemono Soup
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 [...]