Homemade Apple Cider

Did you know that you can make Homemade Apple Cider with just three main ingredients? This apple cider captures the flavours of fall in one sip with tons of apple flavour and a few fall spices. Enjoy this apple cider hot or chilled on a cozy fall day! Frosty jars of Homemade Apple Cider Why…

Garden-To-Table Giardinera

If you are looking to enjoy a taste of Chicago in your kitchen, make this tangy, crunchy, and spicy Garden-To-Table Giardinera! This vibrant pickled vegetable medley, featuring cauliflower, carrots, celery, pepperoncini peppers, and jalapeno peppers, is not only a delicious way to enjoy your harvest but is also a perfect way to preserve your garden's…

Savoury Tomato Galette with Cornmeal Crust

Savour the flavours of summer with this Savoury Tomato Galette with Cornmeal Crust. A delightful twist on the classic galette, this recipe brings out the best in fresh garden tomatoes, complemented by aromatic basil and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or an elegant appetizer, this galette is a delicious…

Steak Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

Celebrate cherry tomatoes in this recipe for Steak Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette. Seasonal cherry tomatoes are roasted with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic before being pureed into a delicious salad dressing. This vinaigrette is bold, sweet, and savoury—you will be making this recipe just to enjoy it on its own! A New…

Zucchini and Parmesan Risotto

My Zucchini and Parmesan Risotto is THE recipe you need if you have lots of garden zucchini to use up this summer! Fresh zucchini is sliced into thin rounds and cooked before being mixed into a creamy Parmesan risotto. Topped with fresh zucchini flowers, basil, and more Parmesan cheese, and you have the perfect summer…

Summer Corn Salad with Pan-Seared Scallops

Celebrate seasonal summer flavours in this easy recipe for Summer Corn Salad with Pan-Seared Scallops. Fresh corn is cooked with butter and jalapeno peppers, tossed with fresh red onion and cilantro, and topped with succulent sea scallops. This dish is best enjoyed with a chilled glass of Haywire Chardonnay to compliment the buttery scallops and…

Strawberry and Custard Tart

This Strawberry and Custard Tart is a true Canadian classic! A sweet tart shell is pre-baked and filled with homemade vanilla custard and topped with sweet seasonal strawberries. Enjoy this fresh fruit tart in the summer with fresh and local strawberries! An Easy Summer Tart with Three Components I love the simplicity of this Strawberry…

Summer Caponata

My Summer Caponata recipe is filled with delicious summer vegetables! This Sicilian recipe is comprised of eggplant, peppers, celery, olives, tomatoes as well as briny olives and capers. These vegetables are slowly cooked together and served at room temperature or chilled with basil and pine nuts. Serve this healthy summer recipe as is, or top…

Grilled Eggplant and Burrata Sandwich

Celebrate seasonal summer ingredients with this Italian-inspired Grilled Eggplant and Burrata Sandwich. Grilled eggplant and red bell peppers are layered on a toasted ciabatta loaf and topped with creamy burrata, basil and arugula. A tangy dressing made with red wine vinegar brings all the flavours of the savoury and smoky grilled vegetables to life. Pair…