Dog Treats

Of course I am going to share a dog treat recipe! These all natural treats my mom makes are a huge hit with all the pups in our family. They're simple to make and look absolutely adorable!!
You can find the cookie cutters for these treats at Chef's Edge for less than $3 each.
http://www.chefsedge.ca/ 

Mrs. Chopko's Ribs

For someone who had never made ribs before I was given a tasty and very easy method! This isn't so much a recipe but are simple directions on how to make fall off the bone ribs. I recommend making ribs this way to any meat eater and I guarantee you will love them!
I adopted this method from a lovely woman who I call Mrs.Chopko and I thank her very much (my boyfriend does as well since he now gets these ribs once a week) for letting me in on her cooking secret!

Adorable!! Ceramic Salt Pig

These ceramic salt pig's are made by RSVP and are too cute! They would look great on any counter top. I have one in white and use it all the time. What a perfect hostess gift!!
http://www.rsvp-intl.com/ 

Salt Pig by RSVP

 

Mustard & Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

I usually serve this pork tenderloin with garlic mashed potatoes and oven roasted vegetables (recipe below)

The Village Cheese Co.

Next time you are visiting or passing through Armstrong stop in and pick up some fabulous cheese from The Village Cheese Company. http://www.villagecheese.com/index1.html
I just recently tried their 'jalepeno' cheese and it is excellent!

Oven-Roasted Vegetables

Oven Roasted Potatoes, Carrots & Aspargus

My favorite way of making any kind of vegetable is to oven roast them. It is such a simple way of making vegetables but in my opinion it brings out the most flavor and tastes the best! In the past I have roasted carrots & parsnips, brussel sprouts, broccoli & cauliflower, asparagus and potatoes. If you use this method I guarantee you will taste a fantastic difference! 

All you need is a large baking sheet, coarse salt and lots of freshly cracked pepper, and a good quality olive oil. 
Spread your vegetables on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. 
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. 
Toss with your hands. 

Roast @ 425 for 30-40 minutes.

The Man Pizza

This is a pizza I came up with while waiting in the line up at the deli counter. If someone in your household is a meat lover this is the pizza for them! I usually pick up all the ingredients at the Italian Market (Valoroso Foods or Illichmann's Meats) where you can find excellent homemade pizza crusts.

Ingredients:
1 pizza crust
Pizza sauce (regular, or my favorite spicy)
Parmesan cheese, to sprinkle over sauce
Rosemary ham
Hot capicola
Pancetta (or regular bacon works just as well)
Pizza blend of shredded cheese - mozzarella & provolone (any deli will shred fresh cheeses for you)

Assemble as you wish. Bake @ 350 for approx 20-25minutes
Enjoy!

Avocado Oil, the new olive oil

Besides being a super food, avocado oil tastes fantastic! Try using avocado oil instead of olive oil in your next salad or on pasta .. I think you'll like it!

Avocado Oil

 

Aren't these gorgeous?!!

New Torre & Tagus dishes .. I may need to change my color scheme!

Torre & Tagus Dessert Plate

 

Welcome to my blog!!

I am very excited to have my blog up and running!! sort of.. It is a work in progress as I don't know much about this kind of stuff. I do know that I can't wait to start sharing my recipes and cooking favorites with all of you :)

Taste Of Downtown Kelowna Fusion Festival

This should be a really fun and tasty event!!
http://www.kelownafusionfestival.com/taste-of-downtown/