For typical pickles you’d be looking at a marinating period of 4-5 weeks. With the sous vide method, we’re talking 4-5 hours. Incredible! And the end result is as crunchy and flavourful as the ones you’d need to wait for. And maybe the best part is that you can add whatever spice blend you like. For these pickles I’ve gone with a more traditional blend of garlic and dill, but feel free to experiment. I can assure you that the results will the delicious.

If you’re looking to a quick and easy, yet somewhat sophisticated finger food, this Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus will definitely fit the bill. In fact, this might be the king of all party appetizers. The slight crunchiness and saltiness of the Prosciutto plays wonderfully with the zesty cheese and the citrus and acids from the lemon and vinegar. It’s been a go-to in our house for years and had graced our table at many of our favourite events.

If you’re looking to take your ordinary spaghetti to a new level, then this recipe will do the trick. If you’re like me, I absolutely love to cook with scallops. These sweet, tender morsels pair so well with just about anything. And they are especially great with creamy sauces, such as the white wine and......

I know I say this a lot, but this Roasted Mushroom and Garlic soup is one of my favourite recipes. Strangely, I consider it to be the “mullet” of my recipe collection – business up front and party in the back. Or more specifically, it can just as easily be served as a gourmet opening......

When I was about 14 years old a family friend taught me how to make classic Caesar salad dressing from scratch. To this day I can recall the tedious crushing of garlic cloves, the squeezing of lemons, and the delicate slicing of anchovies. That recipe has stuck with me, as has the fresh and tangy......

One of our favourite seasonal recipes is this Roasted Garlic Potato Leek Soup which always leaves a smile on our faces.

I’m in love with the flavour and texture that you get with a good olive, and love it even more when they are combined in a rustic tapenade!

This Garlic and Parmesan Creamed Spinach blends all the great things about spinach into something better, adding huge layers of complexity.

Our classic Tzatziki delivers a delicious blend of cucumber, lemon, garlic, and dill that pairs perfectly with grilled meats and vegetables.

Just in time for summer BBQing season, this is certain to be one of the best potato salads you’ll ever taste!

I’ve only recently started to brine my chicken prior to frying. I’m happy to say that the results have been impressive! This Pickle Brine Fried Chicken highlights the impact that a quick and simple brine will have on your dish, yielding an incredibly moist and flavourful chicken with a delicious, crispy coating. As a result,......