Sauces and Condiments

Best Barbecue Sauce Recipes. A collection of 12 of our great BBQ  sauce recipes over the years. From Maple Chipotle to Honey Peach!

Homemade Orange Juice Concentrate. An easy substitute for discontinued frozen orange juice concentrate, to use in recipes that call for it undiluted.  I’ve received a few inquires lately regarding the discontinuation of Minute Maid Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate. We have a few recipes here that use it, so it was a vadid concern and ine …

Caprese Inspired Pasta Salad. A new favourite summer salad that’s bright, and boldly flavoured with an easy Parmesan Herb Dressing. Hey , Lynn here (aka Spouse). During a recent girls trip to Edmonton, I visited a lovely Italian market  which had the most amazing fresh produce, cheese and olives. I gathered my ingredients and whipped …

Caramel Dulce de Leche made from Sweetened Condensed Milk. Ah oh so easy way to make either a dulce de leche sauce or a more thick set caramel with so many delicious uses. 

Spanish Torrijas with Creme Anglaise. Spain’s answer to French Toast, often served at Easter. The egg mixture used for soaking the bread is turned into a beautiful creme anglaise serving sauce. A decadent and delicious Easter brunch!

Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Fillet with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce and Boursin Mashed Potatoes! A simple but utterly indulgent romantic meal to share with someone special on Valentines Day or any celebration throughout the year.

Roasted Fennel Marinara Chicken Penne. Roasting the fennel brings out more sweetness with a mild anise like flavour that complements the chicken and pasta beautifully in this recipe. Originally published Sept 2008. Fennel is one of my favourite vegetables. I just love the mild anise like flavour it brings to many dishes. It is particularly …

Newfoundland Pickled beets. A very common accompaniment to many meals in the province, from beside fresh fried cod to jiggs dinner to an ingredient for a local favourite potato salad! This was one that I missed posting during the last couple of harvest seasons. Chef Mark McCrowe returns to give us his family’s version of …

Mustard Pickles. A decades old favourite in Newfoundland as a zesty addition to fish cakes, Jigg’s dinner and many other traditional meals. aka Mark’s “MUDDERS” PICKLES There is no better way to preserve those summer garden vegetables then a good mustard pickle. Almost a necessity on fish cakes, or with jiggs dinners. It’s a real …

Best Apple Recipes. NEW RECIPE COLLECTION. Our very fan favourite best sweet or savoury recipes from the past 15 years online.