Healthy and Easy Yam Fries

Ingrediants;

2 medium sized yams

Olive Oil

Seasoning of your choice

Tangy Thai Aioli

Cut yam into long thin slices. If using a toaster oven place directly on the rack and set to bake for about 25 minutes, flip part way through. Using an oven; set to 350. Lightly grease a baking pan place the yam slices on top cook for about 20 minutes, flip part way through cooking. Check that all the fries are cooked through and then remove from oven. Once cooked place the fries into a bowl with a teaspoon of olive oil and spices. Suggested spices are a simple sprinkle of salt, pepper, and celery salt. Mix well and they’re ready to serve. The ultimate combo with these yummy yam fries is our Tangy Thai Aioli.

Enjoy!

Let’s Talk Calories

The new year is upon us and with the starting of a new year seems to come resolutions, intentions, and the overall want to better ourselves in some way. A large number of us have chosen weight loss, or good health as a goal for 2012. Whether you’re looking to shed a few pounds of just eat healthy, fish is such a great option. It’s a lean protein that truly satisfies, but you don’t have to be taste deprived. Don’t think that you have to go “sauce less” or flavour less to loose weight! Today I would like to share our calorie bests. Here are our lowest calorie sauces;

 

Tied for 3rd place at 35cal for 15mL is our Fishmongers’ Marinade and our Kickin’ Garlic Onion Spread.

 

In 2nd place at 15cal for 15mL is our Swingin’ Cocktail Sauce and our Heavenly Peach Mango Chutney.

 

And in 1st place, the lowest calorie winner is Savoury Seafood Antipasto at only 10cal for 15mL

 

 

Here’s an added bonus; our sauces are made with all natural ingredients. We’re proud to provide you with saucy goodness that’s calories wise and health conscious. Marinade with the Fishmonger, or perhaps try the antipasto or cocktail sauce with vegetables. However you try these, we encourage you to enjoy the resolution you’ve made for yourself!

Happy 2012 Friends!

Find Us

Have you been reading our posts, with your mouth watering, wondering where to find us? We thought you might

Simply West Coast is carried in a long list of great stores. From Alberta to Vancouver Island (and of course around the lower mainland) we supply to the best.

 

Alberta:

Let’s start with the east. We supply to four Sunterra Markets across Alberta; in Edmonton at the Ledrum Market Place and in Calgary at Britannia Market Place, West Market Square, and Keynote Market.

 

 

BC

We supply all over B.C.; Summerland at the Nesters Market, Prince Rupert at Dolly’s Fish Market, Kitimat at the Vitality Centre, and both the Pentiction and West Kelowna locations of the Buy The Sea Seafood Market’s.

 

The Lower Mainland

 

It’s easy to find our sauce in the Vancouver area, we’re very proud of our West Vancouver roots and are often hosting demo’s in these locations.

 

Around Vancouver; Capers on Robson. On Commercial Drive at Daily Catch Seafood Company and Drive Organics. Urban Fare: Shangri-La, Yaletown, and Coal Harbour. Whole Foods Cambie. Windsor Meats on Main. Stong’s Market on Dunbar. You can even order our Sauce via Spud Vancouver.

 

West Vancouver; Dunderave Fish Market, and Whole Foods Park Royal

 

North Vancouver; at Kosta the Fishmonger’s, Dollarton Super Value, and Two River Meats.

 

Langley; Well Seasoned Gourmet Store, and 1 Fish 2 Fish Seafood Market.

 

Also; at the Abbotsford Save on Foods, in the Richmond Zimmermann Global, and Inlet Seafood in Port Moody.

 

 

Vancouver Island

 

The Island is a perfect place to pair our sauce with some fresh seafood.

 

Victoria; at the Market on Millstream, Island Meat and Seafood, Continental Kitchen, Market on Yates, Finest at Sea Ocean Products and Slater’s First Class Meats.

 

Parksville; French Creek Seafoods, and the Old Country Market.

 

Tofino; at the Fish Store, and Triology Fish Store.

 

Around; in Nanaimo at Sea Drift Fish, Comox at Aquatec Seafood, North Saanich at the Deep Cove Market, and in Cobble Hill at the Merridale Cidarworks.

 

Here’s an opportunity for you to try our recipe’s the way they’re meant to be served. Find away saucy friends, find away…

Holiday Slam Dunk

Dip, dunk, and dive your way into every holiday party this year. Simply West Coast has easy party appy suggestions for you to try. We’re sure your party goers won’t be able to resist these tantalizing dishes.

Start your list off with a simple coleslaw, prepare or purchase a basic coleslaw mix and add our Sassy Sesame Sauce. Don’t forget to taste as you mix, to be sure you have just the right ratio, our sassy sesame has a good kick to it.

Our new Seafood Antipasto came just in time for your holiday party, this ones especially great if you have unexpected guests. Just supply your favorite crackers and you’re ready to go.

An absolute crowd favorite is a platter of crab cakes, we recommend you serve these with our Tangy Thai Aioli and our new Peach Mango Chutney. Mmmmm

Finally, don’t forget the well loved classic. Our Swingin’ Cocktail sauce is a must have for every occasion. As the bottle says; pour it into your best bowl and surround with juicy lemon wedges and parsley, then dip and dunk cooked shellfish. Or you can stick to the always popular partner… shrimp.

Be sure to have a extra supply ready, because these treats will disappear fast.

 

Happy Hosting!

Wild Salmon with our Modest Miso

Wild Salmon and Modest Miso make a great pair in this customers delicious dish suggestion!

 

 
INGREDIENTS:

Simply West Coast’s Modest Miso Vinaigrette
1 wild salmon filleted
10 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup of sesame seeds toasted
1 red bell pepper
4 baby bok choi
3 parsnips
3 tbs of ginger
1 clove of garlic
1 tbs of olive oil
1 cup of quinoa

 
INSTRUCTIONS:
1)Place salmon on tinfoil in roasting pan, cover generously in our Modest Miso Vinaigrette.
2)Disperse halved cherry tomatoes over salmon and coat the salmon with toasted sesame seeds.
3)Mix garlic/ginger/olive oil/pepper/bok choi/parsnip together, then place vegetables tightly around salmon on tin foil
4)Lift a side of tinfoil and pour a quarter cup of water under (water evaporates during baking and keeps fish moist!), then cover salmon and veggies with tinfoil and place in oven for 20-30 mins at 400 degrees.
5)10-15 mins before fish is done, boil 2 cups of water for 1 cup of quinoa (substitute water for chicken broth for extra flavour)

Thank you Chelsea and Lucas for this great recipe!!

 

Sassy Sesame Snapper

 Here’s a great recipe idea from one of our followers!

Julie’s Sassy Sesame Snapper

Ingredients:
2 Red snapper fillets
1/2 cup sassy sesame sauce

Preheat oven to 400C. Marinade the snapper fillets for 20 minutes in the Sassy Sesame Sauce. Transfer to a dish and bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve with basmati rice and steamed greens…mmmmm.

Serves 4

 

This sounds simple and delicious. Thanks Julie, I can’t wait to try it!

Three New Sauces!

We are excited to announce three highly anticipated new sauces to the family! Soon you will able to enjoy our Kick’n Garlic Onion Spread, a Savoury Seafood Antipasto, and our Heavenly Peach-Mango Chutney.

Heavenly Peach Mango Chutney

The perfectly spiced fresh peaches and mangos are a refreshing
addition to any grilled or baked fish, shrimp or crab cakes, and meat or
seafood curries. Scoop on hot or cold.

Kickin’ Garlic Onion Spread

Spread this unbelievable flavour on top of fresh halibut or
salmon (or anything else for that matter), and bake in the oven. Delicious
layered on bagels and lox.

Savoury Seafood Antipasto

Simply serve on top of your favorite cracker. As a special
treat add fresh crab meat. Dollop on top of romaine lettuce and serve as an
antipasto Caesar Salad.

These three are a must have. Keep your eyes peeled for the yummy additions at your local Simply West Coast supplier. We can’t wait for you to bring the mouthwatering sauces home!

Fishmongers’ Marinade Baked Trout

Let’s make this Thanksgiving simple! Sure the usual is a Thanksgiving Turkey, but why not prepare a dish served at the first Thanksgiving. Here’s a quick and easy alternative for this holiday weekend.

 

What you’ll need;

• Trout Fillets, the trout of your choice. Choose what’s fresh. It is best to purchase the fish as close to your cooking date as possible because it is very perishable. Also it will just taste better
• Simply West Coast ~ Fishmongers’ Marinade
• Fresh Parsley
• Butter

 

Steps;

1. Marinate fish in our mongers’ sauce for 45 minutes
2. Preheat oven to 350°F
3. Grease a shallow baking dish. Remove extra marinade and place trout in the dish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Drizzle melted butter over fish.
4. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Remove cover and bake until the fish easily flakes. Check with fork. Around 5 minutes for each 1/2 inch of thickness
5. Enjoy

Taste of Thanksgiving!

Whole Foods Cambie is hosting their annual event in preparation for Thanksgiving. This Thursday September 29th from 5-8pm. The store will be filled with all kinds of samples and thanksgiving ideas. Two of our simple sauces will be featured in the seafood section of this event. Our Tangy Thai Aioli and our Sassy Sesame Sauce will be smartly combined with a breaded shrimp appetizer. The event costs $10 and will be benefiting FarmFolk CityFolk. Come and check it out!

Wine Pairing For Our Inspiring Past Recipes!

“Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.”- Michael Broadbent

Let us help you find the perfect vino to go with some of our saucy recipes, the company part is up to you

 

Rustic Soya Tofu Stir-Fry – Riesling.

 Riesling is a soothing beverage to wind you down after a long day, a perfect match for our mid week stir-fry.

http://simplywestcoast.wordpress.com/2011/09/13/rustic-soya-tofu-stir-fry/

 

Fish Taco’s – White Zinfindel

If you’re thinking Mexican, a White Zinfindel can be a nice fruity addiction to compliment all the spicy flavours in your dish.

http://simplywestcoast.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/tangy-thai-fish-tacos/

 

Asian Inspired Shrimp Civiche – Sauvignon Blanc

Feel the love of our Civiche with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

http://simplywestcoast.wordpress.com/2011/08/19/asian-inspired-shrimp-ceviche/

 

BC Farmer’s Market Salmon Salad – Pinot Noir

We suggest a Pinot Noir to pair with this Fresh Salmon Salad.

http://simplywestcoast.wordpress.com/2011/08/05/bc-farmers-market-salmon-salad/

 

Tangy Thai Lettuce Wrap – Cabernet

Embrace the red wine with a Cabernet addition.

http://simplywestcoast.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/tangy-thai-lettuce-wraps/

 

Sassy Sesame Ahi Sliders – Pinot Gris

It’s the perfect time to re-try these sliders. Now that’s it’s not games day you’ll have no problem enjoying a Pinot Gris with this appetizer.

http://simplywestcoast.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/game-day-nibbles/

 

Rustic Soya Maple Glazed Cedar Salmon – Chardonnay

A light Chardonnay would feel just right with our Rustic Soya Cedar Salmon.

http://simplywestcoast.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/rustic-soya-maple-glazed-cedar-salmon/

 

 

Here are a few BC wine suggestions to get you started;

Haywire Switchback Vineyard; Pinot Gris – Summerland

Meyer Family Vineyard; Pinot Noir – Okanagan Falls

Gray Monk – Chardonnay Kelowna

Wine ideas;  Rick Vansickle http://winesinniagara.com/