Glazed Short Ribs

– courtesy Walkers Wine Bar & Grill, Mississauga Glazed Short Ribs5 lbs short ribs, in 2-inch pieces1 large onion, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped1 large carrot, chopped1 can Guinness2 tbsp cup molasses1 fresh ginger root, peeled and diced5 garlic cloves, chopped2 tbsp soya sauce2 tbsp hoisin sauce 3L beef stock2 bay …

Rib Festival Fun

Barbecues evoke feelings of camaraderie and community ““ thus it's no surprise that barbecues are often the means to celebrate Canada Day and the start of our Canadian summer: the Victoria Day long weekend.

Warm Wild Mushroom Salad

1 green zucchini 1 red bell pepper 4 tbsp (60 mL) vegetable oil ½ cup (125 mL) oyster mushrooms ½ cup (125 mL) portobello mushrooms, gilled and thinly sliced ½ cup (125 mL) button mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp (30 mL) red onion, sliced thin 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped garlic …

Cinnamon Chocolate Boca Negra

THE RED CANOE BISTRO 12 oz dark chocolate (Chef prefers Callebaut Dark Chocolate)8 oz unsalted butter1 cup (250 mL) brandy1-1/2 cups (375 mL) white sugar4 eggs, at room temperature1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon3 tbsp (45 mL) flour Preheat oven to 425°F. Place chocolate and butter in a double boiler and …

Rock Salt

For those who love exotic finishing salts, the next step in flavour are blocks and bowls of solid Himalayan pink salt.

Georgia Candy Roaster Squash with Grimo Black Walnut Brown Butter Sauce

-recipe courtesy Backhouse, Niagara-on-the-Lake Georgia Candy Roaster Squash with Grimo Black Walnut Brown Butter Sauce 1 medium Georgia Candy Roaster Squash or Butternut Squash, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks3 tbsp cold pressed Ontario canola oil4 tbsp farm fresh butter1 tsp fresh thyme1/4 cup black walnuts from Grimo Nuts, toasted …

Napoleon Charcoal Series Apollo Smoker

Smoke your way to tender goodness with the Napoleon Charcoal Series Apollo Smoker. Temperature eyelets at each grill level provide access for inserting a thermometer probe and hinged, tightly fitting doors offer easy access to the water pan and charcoal basket.

The Northern Peach

– courtesy Crystal Head Vodka The Northern Peach 1 ½ oz Crystal Head Vodka2 ½ oz natural peach juice¼ oz. Basil Simple Syrup (recipe below)Fresh basil leaves*POUR all ingredients into a martini shaker filled with ice. SHAKE well and strain into a martini glass. GARNISH with a fresh basil leaf.*slap …

Apple Cranberry Custard Vanilla Cream Tart

-courtesy Dairy Farmers of Canada Apple Cranberry Custard Vanilla Cream Tart Crust:1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs Pinch of ground nutmeg Pinch of ground cloves 1/4 cup butter, melted Custard: 1 cup 35% cream 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Pinch salt 1 tbsp butter 1 …