The holidays are just around the corner, and Olliffe is ready to take your orders for fresh local turkeys, holiday ham, delectable roasts and so much more. No matter what you celebrate, your family deserves a delicious meal made with high quality, local food. Here’s everything you need to know—if you have any questions or would like assistance, please contact us. We’d be glad to help!
If you’re familiar with Olliffe, you know who our key players are: delicious Ontario beef, poultry, lamb and pork products. Our butchers work closely with Ontario farmers who use holistic management on the land they manage, contributing to regenerative outcomes in communities like yours. This may involve cleaner air and water, thriving local ecosystems and biodiversity, among many other things.
There’s something wonderful about prepping dinner early in the day, enjoying the delicious scent of it simmering away all afternoon, then serving a no-hassle meal whenever the timing is right. Whether you’re batch cooking or feeding a large family every evening, a slow cooker is a busy kitchen’s secret weapon—and now that we’re well into chilly November, it’s the perfect time of year to take it out of hibernation.
It’s officially soup season in Canada—that wonderful time of year when we spend chilly evenings inside with a cozy, delicious bowl of homemade soup. Chicken noodle, beef barley, potato and leek with bacon, Italian wedding soup, mulligatawny—we love it all, and we bet you do, too.
Whether you’re a slow cooker aficionado, love your Dutch oven or swear by an old favourite soup pot, these family-friendly recipes are hearty, flavourful and packed with high quality local products from Olliffe. Get your best set of bowls ready—soup’s on!
This recipe takes a classic chicken noodle soup and cranks up the flavour profile with zesty lemon. There are crisp vegetables, tender chunks of chicken and orzo in every bite, plus a rich, creamy chicken broth. This is one you’ll want to make over and over again. Consider serving it with sliced sourdough or a nice baguette. Here’s the recipe—enjoy.
Tender Ontario beef, hearty root vegetables and flavourful beef broth make this soup a family favourite. You can personalize it by adding more vegetables (diced parsnips, chopped yellow beans or sliced mushrooms would be delicious). Slice the beef and veggies as large or small as you’d like—it’s up to you. This is a classic winter dish that’s perfect for enjoying with fresh dinner rolls or even garlic bread. Here’s the recipe.
Fresh or frozen cheese tortellini is a great product to keep on hand—not only can it be used to make a quick pasta dinner, it’s ideal for adding to delicious winter soups. This one starts with mild Italian sausage and is best made with the rind from a great parmesan cheese (available in store). Because the tortellini will absorb a lot of broth when stored in the fridge, this soup is best enjoyed the day it’s made. Try it with fresh bread and a Caesar salad on the side for a super satisfying meal. Here’s a great recipe.
Thanks as always for supporting our proudly independent, Canadian butcher shop. We’re glad to have your business and hope you enjoy these delicious, cozy, comforting soup recipes. If you have another favourite soup recipe, let us know about it in the comments on Facebook or Instagram. We’d love to know what else you’re cooking!
Easy Egg-Fried Rice & Homemade Garlic Chili Crisp recipes, great to pair with our delicious signature beef tenderloin stir fry!
Tomorrow is Friday, October 31st—a date that’s typically known as Halloween. This year, however, October 31st is GAME SIX OF THE WORLD SERIES, and it’s happening in Toronto with the Blue Jays ahead by one. What a time to be alive!
Blue Cheese Crusted Baseball Sirloin, Blue Cheese Dip For Your Olliffe Wings, and The Best Darn Ballpark Dog in the Universe (according to the team at Olliffe)
The Toronto Blue Jays are in the World Series for the first time in 32 years, and we could not be more excited to see them win it all. In celebration of this historic season and how much we love this incredible team, we’re introducing The Olliffe World Series Giveaway. If you love baseball and local food as much as we do, this is something you don’t want to miss.
An exceptional dish that will impress any dinner guest
Thanksgiving weekend is upon us, and the Olliffe team is ready to enjoy plenty of delicious food and good company in the days ahead. Let’s hope this glorious weather continues! The mix of sunshine, (slightly) cooler temperatures and gorgeous fall colours has been absolutely spectacular, and will be a real treat for anyone who’s cooking outside this weekend.
Thanks to Chef James for this incredible recipe! This dish can also be made as a full-sized sandwich, if you prefer. Please note that all of these ingredients (except for the fresh arugula) can be found online or in store at Olliffe. Thanks for shopping local and supporting regenerative food in your community!
