Schweinshaxe is a traditional German pork dish, slow-cooked to achieve irresistibly crackling skin and tender, juicy meat. Ralph grilled it over charcoal for an extra smoky flavour.
Oma Marion’s Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Oma Marion’s homemade chicken noodle soup is a true soul-soother. Easy to make and even better if you make extra jars to have on hand in the pantry.
Oma Marion’s Raw Fried Potatoes with Bacon
An Oma Marion recipe for raw-sliced potatoes fried with bacon and onions (Bratkartoffeln). Delicious as a side dish or enjoyed on its own as a satisfying meal.
Feta-Stuffed Pork Chops
A twist on Oma Marion’s classic breaded pork chops, these bone-in pork chops are filled with creamy herbed feta, lightly breaded, pan-fried, and finished in the oven for a golden, crispy crust.
Lamb Chops on the Grill (Finger Burners)
This is Heather’s favourite lamb dish. Ralph cuts a rack of lamb into chops and grills them on the BBQ until they’re smoky on the outside and pink, juicy, and irresistible on the inside—perfect for eating with your fingers.
Oma Marion’s Pierogi with Bacon and Sour Cream
Inspired by Oma Marion (Ralph’s mother), this German-inspired pierogi recipe is filled with potatoes and cottage cheese and served with a decadent bacon and sour cream sauce.
Elevated Beef Tenderloin in Puff Pastry with Forcemeat
An elevated take on Beef Wellington, this beef tenderloin with forcemeat in puff pastry features perfectly seared tournedos wrapped in a delicate layer of forcemeat, duck pâté, and golden puff pastry.
Elegant Smoked Salmon and Avocado Roll Appetizer
Ralph created this elevated salmon-and-avocado roll for one of the appetizers we served this past New Year’s Eve during a gastronomic feast with friends, but it’s delicious any day of the year.
Roasted Duck on a Charcoal Grill
Roasting a duck on a charcoal grill with Herbs de Provence brings out a smoky, savoury flavour and rich, succulent meat that melts in the mouth. Perfect for a relaxed, hands-off cook.
Grilled Pizza (Flammkuchen) with Prosciutto di Parma, Gorgonzola, and Gouda
During the Christmas holidays, we visited Andronaco in Lübeck, a gem of a store specializing in Italian foods, wines, and delicacies. Inspired by their delicious pizzas, we made our own grilled Flammkuchen with Prosciutto di Parma, Gorgonzola, and Gouda — thin, crispy, and full of flavour, perfect for any pizza night!