L'OCABULARY Guide To Gourmet Meals' Condiments
Taste the difference real ingredients make!
Our Gourmet Meal sauces and dressings are handcrafted in-store by some of Canada’s best chefs!
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L'OCA
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When we say we offer Canada’s most comprehensive selection of chef-inspired, chef-prepared meals, pizzas, salads, sauces and more… we really mean it!!
Along with mouthwatering ready-to-eat or frozen entrees, and satisfying side dishes to complete any meal, our collection of Gourmet Meal sauces and dressings are crafted to deliver deliciousness in every bite.
L'OCA Blue Cheese Dressing
Gotta have that funk!
L’OCA Blue Cheese Dressing brings a boldness, sharpness, and creaminess.
Toss into salads with apples, pears, dried cranberries, and walnuts, dip your wings and crudites, or dolloped onto roasted zucchini or eggplant, or grilled chicken.
L'OCA Buffalo Hot Sauce
L’OCA Buffalo Hot Sauce is ready to use, right out the bottle!
Real butter helps it cling to wings, and sriracha brings both a heat and a flavour that lingers on the lips.
Turn up the heat on mac & cheese, sandwiches, wraps, and shrimp cocktails.
BTW - L'OCA Buffalo Hot Sauce and L’OCA Blue Cheese Dressing (see above) are BFFs!!!
L'OCA Caesar Dressing
We've stayed true to this dressing's roots, but have added a few modern accents to bring out the best flavours.
Go beyond the salad bowl by spreading L'OCA's Caesar Dressing onto wraps and sandwiches, tossing it into pasta salad to add a decadent touch, or as a dip for wings and your favourite veggies.
L'OCA Carolina Mustard Sauce
Bring the taste of the Low Country to your table!
L'OCA Carolina Mustard Sauce offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a hint of heat to complement pulled pork, grilled or smoked meats!
It also adds an extra kick to potato salad or coleslaw!
L'OCA Citrus Dressing
A dressing that isn't just for salads!
Marinate chicken, fish, or shrimp with L'OCA's Citrus Dressing to add a perfectly balanced burst of bright, summer flavour.
Or infuse a pop of sweetness and zest as a finish for grilled vegetables and grain bowls.
L'OCA Gomae Dressing
Discover a new layer of nutty flavour, without the nuts!
Goma (sesame seed) + Ae (to dress) = delicious L’OCA Gomae Dressing!
Dress up roasted veggies or soba noodles to create a light, creamy, and umami-rich sesame twist!
L'OCA Honey Mustard & Curry Dressing
Warm & Spicy! Creamy & Rich! Sweet & Tangy!
L'OCA Honey Mustard & Curry Dressing is not your average honey mustard.
Add some zip to poultry, lamb, and fish, toss with vegetables before roasting, or swirl it into devilled eggs for an Indian-inspired twist!
L'OCA Green Goddess Dressing
Unleash mythical flavour!
L’OCA Green Goddess Dressing is so heavenly herbaceous and richly refreshing it can elevate egg, tuna, chicken, pasta, or potato salads, glorify grain bowls, and transform baked potatoes into blissful deliciousness.
L’OCA Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette
A touch of sweetness, and a splash of vinegar.
L’OCA Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette offers the perfect balance of fresh ingredients and bold flavours.
Bring the taste of the Mediterranean to salads, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and so much more!
L'OCA Ponzu Sauce
A vinegar punch with a citrusy kick!
L'OCA Ponzu Sauce is a flavour bomb just waiting to explode.
Use it as a game-changing glaze for meats, or as a dipping sauce, marinade, or dressing to add hidden depths of mouthwatering flavour
to noodles, dumplings, salads, and even vegetables.
L'OCA Sweet & Smoky Mustard
Endless uses and endless flavour!
L'OCA's Sweet & Smoky Mustard delivers a smooth, smoky base with a hint of sweetness, capturing the essence of barbecue aroma.
Add depth to sandwiches, craft bolder vinaigrettes, create irresistible glazes for meats or fish, elevate cured meats and sausages, or unleash a secret weapon in your homemade marinades.
L'OCA Umami Dressing
Unlock the fifth, and pleasantly savoury taste of umami!
L'OCA Umami Dressing is crafted with the nutty, creamy notes from tahini and a sharp, almost acidic tang of apple cider vinegar.
Dress onto salads and roasted vegetables, or use as a marinade for a lasting and delightful finish.
From PYRO To You
The same sauces we use in PYRO Wood-Fired Kitchen & Bar are also available inside L'OCA Quality Market.
PYRO Housemade Ketchup
You haven't tried ketchup until you've tried PYRO Housemade Ketchup!
At PYRO, even our ketchup gets kissed by charcoal and smoke!
For over two decades, this beloved staple has been in our team of chefs' repertoire.
Infused with the flavours of grilled jalapeno peppers, red peppers, and other aromatics, this version proves that not all ketchups are created the same!
PYRO Zesty BBQ Sauce
Wanna put the 'zing' into AMAZING?
With layers of sweet, tangy, and smoky notes, PYRO Zesty BBQ Sauce is not afraid to be bold!
Smother your wings, ribs, and corn for unforgettable barbecue depth and complexity, create a flavorful base for pizza, sandwiches, and wraps, or try it glazed over grilled fruit for a surprising twist!
Chef's Pairings
Feeling adventurous with your Fattoush Salad?
L'OCA Blue Cheese Dressing adds a fun twist to the classic L'OCA Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette!
Love Greek Salad?
L'OCA Balsamic Vinaigrette works wonderfully, but for a refreshing brightness, try with L'OCA Citrus Dressing!
Traditional Niçoise Salad?
L'OCA Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette complements it perfectly, but L'OCA Gomae Dressing opens the door to a whole new world of flavour!
Reimagine Caprese Salad?
Culinary Director Chef Paul Moran actually prefers to use Greek Olive Oil on his Caprese Salad. However, he’s also been known to break tradition by using L'OCA Ponzu Sauce instead.
Each of these dressings and sauces are made in-store daily with fresh ingredients, and can be found inside our 'Wall of Food,' along side our incredible selection of 200+ chef-prepared Gourmet Meals.
So, whether you’re looking to cook from scratch, don’t feel like cooking but still fancy something fancy, or want to enhance your own recipes, get inspired at L’OCA Quality Market!