Grandmother’s Matrimonial Squares

Description My grandmother has made this recipe for years, and now that she can no longer do this herself, I have taken over the family tradition of preparing this great dessert. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Ingredients 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 ¼ cups brown sugar 1 … Read more

Caponata Sauce

Description A beautiful and fragrant recipe that you can use either over pasta or for spreading on French or Italian bread croutes…you can even stuff cherry tomatoes with it. This is a real winner among friends and family! Ingredients 1 pound eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes salt as needed extra-virgin olive oil, or … Read more

Warm Mango Salsa

Description A Caribbean-inspired blend of sweet and heat that goes great with rice. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon lemon zest ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander 1 mango – peeled, seeded and diced 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained … Read more

Cheesy Parmesan Crusted Crescent Rolls

Description Crescent rolls filled with mozzarella cheese are brushed with an herb-butter mixture, topped with grated Parmesan cheese, and baked until golden brown. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated butter-flavored crescent rolls ¾ cup shredded Stella® mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons butter, melted ⅛ teaspoon dried basil ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano Stella® Parmesan cheese, for topping … Read more

Coconut and Lime Grilled Kale

Description My wife and I had this at a tapas place in Victoria, BC. Wow, did we love it! Here is our attempt to recreate it. If using a gas grill, use a handful of wood chips to add a smoky flavor. Ingredients 2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk 2 limes, juiced 2 teaspoons smoked … Read more

Grandma’s Heavenly Hash

Description Some people call this Rocky Road candy, but our grandma called it Heavenly Hash. Grandma or mom almost always made it for us around Christmas time. Grandma used to wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap, but I’m afraid I don’t have that kind of patience. Either way, it looks pretty stacked up on … Read more

Spicy Melted Cheese Dip

Description Spicy and cheesy — this dip will turn anyone’s frown upside down! It’s great for company and during the holidays. Serve with tortilla chips. Ingredients ½ pound ground beef ½ pound ground pork sausage 2 pounds processed cheese food, cubed 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid Prep Time: … Read more

Mango Corn Salsa

Description A prize winning salsa on my block! Sweet with heat!! Serve with corn chips or use as a topping for grilled fish and meat. This one is spicy… Ingredients 3 serrano peppers ¼ cup coarsely chopped red onion 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 2 small tomatoes, chopped 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil … Read more

Spanish Stuffed Olive Tapas with Feta

Description A great Spanish tapas recipe of stuffed green olives with feta cheese and almonds. It’s easy to make but it takes some time to stuff those olives – the bigger the olives, the easier the stuffing. Ingredients 30 blanched almonds 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese ½ onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced … Read more

Roasted Dates Stuffed with Pine Nuts in Honey

Description From the volumes of Apicius, this splendid yet curious ancient dish from 1st century A.D. Roman brings together the tastes of honey, fruit, and nuts that can be served as a dessert after dinner. Ingredients 1 cup toasted pine nuts ½ cup white wine, or as needed ¼ cup honey, or as needed ½ … Read more