TAG Maple Crisp

TAG Maple Crisp– courtesy TAG Vodka/tagvodka.com New for the holiday season, TAG's Frosted Maple Vodka combines their award-winning, filter-polished, No.5 vodka with a touch of pure Canadian maple syrup. Delicious on the rocks, in coffee and an excellent vodka base for endless combinations of cocktail mixes. 4 oz TAG FROSTED …

Tagliolini Limone

– courtesy Tavolo Pizza Pasta Wine Tagliolini Limone For the fresh egg pasta:200 grams all purpose flour2 large, whole eggs, lightly beatenzest of one lemon1 tsp finely chopped parsleypinch of ground black pepper Place flour, lemon zest, black pepper and parsley into a mixing bowl (should use dough mixer/mixing machine …

LOCAL FLAVOUR: Sweet Smoke

Slow-smoked pulled pork with iron kettle cowboy beans, hickory smoked side ribs with Texas barbecue sauce, and the classic southwestern club sandwich are just some of the menu favourites at Sweetsmoke. Sample for yourself at WEST of the City's Girls Night Out on Wednesday, May 25.

Cocoa-Nib Crusted Milk Chocolate Cheesecake

– courtesy Sarcoa, Hamilton Cocoa-Nib Crusted Milk Chocolate Cheesecake 1 lb cream cheese4 oz yogurt (drained)1 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 vanilla bean, split175 oz milk chocolate, melted2 cups cocoa nibs1 litre vanilla ice cream1 cup toasted pistachios Begin by draining the yogurt in the refrigerator overnight to remove any excess …

LOCAL FLAVOUR: Cascata Bistro

For Cascata Bistro, a 20-minute drive from downtown Burlington, the distance makes the difference. Located on the corner of the main intersection in the tiny town of Carlisle (population 2,400), the three-year old bistro looks to serve-up Italian-inspired dishes packed with loads of local ingredients sourced from nearby farms.

Trio of Oysters Three Ways

THE RED CANOE BISTRO Champagne Shallot Mignonette 1/2 cup (125 mL) Champagne 1 tbsp (15 mL) coarsely cracked fresh pepper 1-1/2 tbsp (25 mL) minced shallots1 tsp (5 mL) kosher salt1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest1 tsp (5 ml) thyme6 oysters Combine all ingredients and drizzle over fresh shucked oyster. …

Escargot with Crispy Prosciutto

– recipe courtesy of Lake House Restaurant, Vineland Escargot with Crispy Prosciutto 1 sheet puff pastry1 egg, beaten2 dozen large escargots2 oz Prosciutto, julienned½ tbsp chopped garlic2 oz white wine250 mL heavy cream¼ cup diced tomatoes1 tbsp red onion, minced1 tbsp butterSalt and pepper For puff pastry case, preheat oven …