Orecchiette alla Barese

– courtesy Tavolo Pizza Pasta Wine, Oakville Orecchiette alla Barese12 oz broccoli2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped4 anchovy filletsfresh chili, sliced200 grams orecchiette pasta200 ml extra virgin olive oil4 tbsp pecorino In a medium sized pot, bring salted water to a boil. (At Tavolo they use kosher sea salt). Add …

Plank Restobar

Newly expanded with double the seating, Plank is a chef-inspired resto bar offering a variety of American style tapas with a focus on farm-to-table dishes. Locally sourcing ingredients whenever possible, menu items range from pizza to Bits and Bites like Short Rib Yorkies, Clams Casino Royal and Duck Poutine to …

Cucci Blizzard

Cucci Blizzard-courtesy Cucci Ristorante, Bronte 1 oz Coconut Ciroc.5 oz Frangelico.5 oz Kahlua (bottom of glass)1 oz chilled chai tea1 oz cream.5 oz spiced syrupGround all-spiceOrange zestChocolate hazelnut waffer cookie Combine Coconut Ciroc, Frangelico, Kahlua, tea, cream and spices syrup in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake and pour into …

WINE: Ontario Winners

One constant question put to me is: “Gord, are there are any best buy Ontario reds?” Well, I've found two for you, 20 Bees Shiraz and Hat Trick Red, both fun wines and fine for weekday dining.

Crab Crusted Arctic Char

Recipe courtesy Rogues, Mississauga  1 tub of crabmeat 1 egg 1 tsp (5 mL) finely diced shallots 1 tsp (5 mL) finely chopped chive 1 tsp (5 mL) shredded horseradish root ¾ cup (180 mL) fresh breadcrumbs 3 tsp (15 mL) olive oil salt and pepper to taste 6-6oz pieces …

Own your Ice Cream Flavour

We all scream for ice cream, but ingredients and portion control are increasingly more important as Canadians strive to make healthier, yet convenient, snack food choices.

Apple Cinnamon Walnut Scones

Apple Cinnamon Walnut Scones-courtesy Foodland Ontario Made with crisp fall apples and sour cream, these moist, spicy wedges are delicious served warm with honey, cream cheese or a slather of creamy maple butter – just the thing to complete your Thanksgiving brunch. They also freeze well. 2 cups (500 mL) …