ILIOS Shepherd's pie RECIPE

There are few meals as comforting and cozy as shepherd's pie. A family-favourite, we load ours up with extra veggies to make sure this go-to meal is as nutritious as it is filling. Check out our ILIOS Shepherd's Pie recipe:

ILIOS Shepherd"s Pie is the perfect cozy meal for those cold winter nights.

Ingredients:

6-8 large potatoes (peeled and quartered)

1 onion (chopped)

1 can of ILIOS sweet corn (drained)

1-2 cups of ILIOS frozen peas & carrots

1 pack of ground beef (450-500g)

1/2 cup of beef broth

1/2 cup of milk

1/2 cup butter

Salt & pepper

Recipe:

1) Preheat oven to 400°F.

2) Place the potatoes in a large-sized pot. Cover with cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender (about 20-30 minutes).

3) While potatoes are cooking, sauté the onions and other veggies with butter or oil until soft. Add the beef and broth once onions are translucent. Cook uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, adding broth as required to avoid drying out the meat. Season with salt & pepper.

4) Mash the cooked potatoes, adding milk and butter until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt & pepper.

5) Spread the meat and vegetable mix evenly into a large baking dish. Top evenly with mashed potatoes.

6) Place in preheated oven and cook until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes. If necessary, broil for the last few minutes to help the mashed potatoes brown. Enjoy!

Optional: For extra flavour, add a pack of gravy mix & water to your meat & veggie mix while cooking (use instead of beef broth). You can also top the shepherd's pie with shredded cheese before popping it in the oven.

BBQ CHEESE RECIPES

Other than adding a slice of cheese to your burger, cheese is usually not the first food you think of when planning a BBQ. We're here to tell you, it should be!

From barbecued brie to grilled hot honey haloumi, it's time to try something new on the grill!

Here are 3 hot and tasty BBQ cheese recipes:

ILIOS GRILLED PEACH & BALSAMIC BRIE

GRILLED PEACH & BALSAMIC BRIE

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. ILIOS Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1 wheel of ILIOS Brie Cheese (rind fully intact)

• 1 tbsp. ILIOS Honey

• 2 tbsp. balsamic reduction*

• 1 peach (diced)

*to make a balsamic reduction, start with 1/2 cup ILIOS Balsamic Vinegar. In a small saucepan, bring to a gentle boil for approx. 5-10 minutes until the liquid is reduced by about half. Let cool.

Recipe:

1. Preheat half of the BBQ grill to 450°F.

2. Coat wheel of brie cheese with olive oil

3. Place brie on grill over indirect heat (ex. if left-side burners are turned on, place brie on right side of grill)

4. Close the lid and let cook for about 2 minutes.

5. Flip the brie and add diced peaches to the top. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.

6. Remove the brie from the grill and drizzle with honey and balsamic reduction.

7. Enjoy with ILIOS crostini or a fresh baguette!
   

ILIOS SEARED SWEET & SALTY FETA

SEARED SWEET & SALTY FETA

Ingredients:

• 1 block of ILIOS Feta Cheese

• 1/2 cup of ILIOS Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Fresh thyme

• A sprinkle of ILIOS Fine Sea Salt

• 1 tbsp. ILIOS Honey
  

Recipe:

1. Preheat half of the BBQ grill to 375°F.

2. Drain feta cheese and pat dry with a paper towel.

3. Place the feta in a small cast iron skillet or oven-safe ramekin, sprinkle with fresh thyme and cover with olive oil.

4. Place pan/dish on grill over indirect heat (ex. if left-side burners are turned on, place pan/dish on right side of grill).

5. Cook for 10-12 minutes until cheese starts to brown and is soft but not fully melted.

6. Sprinkle with a bit of sea salt (not too much, feta is naturally salty) and drizzle with honey.

7. Serve immediately with ILIOS crostini or a fresh baguette!

ILIOS GRILLED HOT HONEY HALOUMI

GRILLED HOT HONEY HALOUMI

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of ILIOS Haloumi cheese

• 1 tbsp. ILIOS Canola Oil

• 2 tbsp. ILIOS Honey

• 1tbsp. lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp. chilli pepper flakes

• Fresh thyme
  

• A sprinkle of ILIOS Fine Sea Salt

• Pomegranate seeds

• Hot chilli oil (optional)
  

Recipe:

1. Preheat BBQ grill to 375-400°F.

2. Slice haloumi into 6-8 even slices (about 1/3 inch)

3. Combine oil, honey, lemon juice, chilli pepper and thyme into a bowl and mix together.

4. Coat haloumi slices in mixture (both sides). Let marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.

5. Carefully place the haloumi on hot grill and sear for 2-3 minutes. Flip and sear second side for 2-3 minutes.

6. Remove cheese from heat and top with pomegranate seeds.

7. Sprinkle with a bit of salt, more fresh thyme and an extra drizzle of honey and/or hot chilli oil.

8. Serve with a fresh summer salad and enjoy!

red pesto pasta salad

Nothing says summer like a good salad. And who doesn't LOVE pasta?

Enter ILIOS' Red Pesto Pasta Salad.

Our red pesto is infused with all the best flavours of the Mediterranean giving this salad rich, fresh and delicious flavours! Perfect for your next summer potluck or easy weeknight meal.

ILIOS Red Pesto Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of ILIOS farfalle pasta

• 1 jar of ILIOS red pesto

• ½ cup ILIOS mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar

• ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan

Toppings:

• 2 tbsp. freshly grated parmesan

• 2 ILIOS sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped)

• Fresh basil leaves

• Pine nuts

Recipe:

1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water. Drain and run under cold water. Set aside.
   

2. In a large salad bowl, whisk together the red pesto, mayonnaise, rice wine vinegar and parmesan.
   

3. Add the pasta to the bowl with the dressing and stir until pasta is well coated.
   

4. Top with more grated parm, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, pine nuts or any other topping to enhance the flavours.