The Perfect Summer Picnic Basket. A fantastic collection of portable foods to enjoy on the go, or even for just a slow afternoon on the patio this summer. With summer now in full gear, my thoughts inevitably go to weekends at the cottage and of course great food. Our summer home is a great base … The post The Perfect Summer Picnic Basket appeared first on Rock Recipes ..read more

Strawberries & Cream Bread Pudding. An old fashioned, comfort food classic with a delicious summer twist, during strawberry season and beyond. Originally published Feb 2011. Regular readers of this blog will know that Spouse has a great fondness for bread pudding. With Valentine’s Day falling this week, I couldn’t think of a better dessert than … The post Strawberries & Cream Bread Pudding appeared first on Rock Recipes ..read more

Sundried Tomato Almond Pesto Pizza. Such an amazing collision of flavors in this pizza. The crispy thin crust goes so well with the delicious nutty pesto, salty prosciutto and pungent goat cheese. Originally published  Dec, 2013. We often use homemade pizzas for entertaining, even at parties where we slice them into small pieces and serve … The post Sundried Tomato Almond Pesto Pizza appeared first on Rock Recipes ..read more

Sheet Pan Cod with Roasted Kale and Green Goddess Dressing. A bright, healthy and utterly delicious seafood dinner ready from the oven in 20 minutes!  The post Sheet Pan Cod with Roasted Kale and Green Goddess Dressing appeared first on Rock Recipes ..read more

These strawberry shortcake scones with berry chunks baked in are a perfect addition to a summer brunch or any time of year that fresh berries are available. The post Strawberry Shortcake Scones appeared first on Rock Recipes ..read more

Jalapeno  Queso Fresco Stuffed Burgers. An incredibly delicious stuffed burger  that practically needs no condiments, the flavour is so completely delicious! Originally published July 2012. The great grilling continues with another winning combination in a stuffed burger. This time some locally made queso  fresco artisan cheese from Five Brothers Cheese takes centre stage! It gets … The post Jalapeno Queso Fresco Stuffed Burgers appeared first on Rock Recipes ..read more

Frittata Primavera. This recipe uses leftover pasta to create an entirely new brunch or lunch dish. So colourful, tempting and delicious! Originally published Feb 2008 Sunday brunch this week begins with leftover pasta prima vera and leftover baked ham that we had earlier this week. Spouses favorite brunch is a frittata and this one is … The post Frittata Primavera appeared first on Rock Recipes ..read more

Smoked Pork Breakfast Sandwich. Our incredible smoked pork loin takes center stage with a spicy tomato garlic compote in this delicious brunch dish. Originally published May 2013. This was actually my brunch last weekend. I took the photo as part of the shoot for my recipe for Smokin’ Summer Spice Dry Rub but I didn’t … The post Smoked Pork Breakfast Sandwich appeared first on Rock Recipes ..read more

Best Summer Salads and Dressings. Delicious and different recipes to make the best of healthy, colourful summer produce! With summer in full swing, I decided to put together a collection of our most popular, most tasty summer salads and dressings. We primarily eat salads and grilled meat and fish during the summer season. Olivia once … The post Best Summer Salads and Dressings appeared first on Rock Recipes ..read more

Slow Barbecue Dry Rubbed Pork Shoulder with Molasses BBQ Sauce. A close cousin to pulled pork but can be cooked faster at a higher temperature. The richly flavoured homemade BBQ Sauce gets glazed on in the final hour of cooking. Serve it sliced or pulled! The post Slow Barbecue Dry Rubbed Pork Shoulder with Molasses BBQ Sauce appeared first on Rock Recipes ..read more