Champagne & Pink Peppercorn Mignonette

– courtesy Radius, Hamilton Champagne & Pink Peppercorn Mignonette Serve this sauce with fresh oysters for an easy, light summer appetizer. At Radius they serve oysters fresh from Rodney's Oyster Depot in Nine Mile Creek, Prince Edward Island. 1¾ cup Champagne vinegar3 tbsp + 1 tsp red wine vinegar1/3  cup …

FOOD: The Onion

Sometimes you might find yourself crying over the cutting board or sweating the small stuff (the onions, that is). Maybe you use them as adornment to your martinis, but one thing is for sure: this round, bulbous vegetable is a key ingredient for nearly everything to come out of the kitchen.

COMPASS Signature Wings

24 chicken drummette’s (6 per person)½ cup (125 mL) all purpose flour4 L canola or vegetable oil½ cup (125 mL) wing sauce (recipe below)½ cup (125 mL) blue cheese aioli (recipe below)Salt and pepper, to tasteCelery seed, as needed, to garnishCarrot tops, washed and trimmedCompass Signature Wing Sauce (Yield:1 cup)1 …

7 Spritz

– courtesy 7 Enoteca, Oakville 7 SpritzOne part each:Italian Prosecco BrutMontanaro Sweet VermouthTonic WaterBlood orange juiceBlood orange segment, for garnish Fill glass with plenty of ice. Add all ingredients. Stir and serve.

Seabass with Chorizo Hash & Watermelon “Gazpacho”

– courtesy Cagneys, Mississauga Seabass with Chorizo Hash & Watermelon “Gazpacho” 2 – 6 oz seabass portions, skin on For the Watermelon “Gazpacho”:8 oz watermelon, pureed½ tsp garlic2 sprig parsley, finely chopped2 tsp honey2 red bell peppers, seeded pureed and strained (retain pulp, discard liquid)2 vine ripened tomatoes, seeded, skinned, …

Ascia di Maiale (Roasted Bone in Pork Chop)

– courtesy Ritorno, Oakville Ascia di Maiale (Roasted Bone in Pork Chop)4 bone in pork chops For the Brine:6 cups water¼ cup sugar1 oz brown sugar¾ cup kosher salt2 tbsp mustard seed½ white onion, chopped2 cloves garlic2 bay leaves½ bunch sage1 tbsp black peppercorns½ bunch thyme1 sprig rosemary Place all …

Gluten Free Fish & Chips

– courtesy Bru, Oakville Gluten Free Fish & Chips For the Gluten-Free Batter:1 cup corn flour1 ½ cups white rice flour2 ½ cups water½ tsp xanthan gum1 tsp kosher salt Sift the flours and xanthan gum into a mixing bowl.  Add the salt and water and whisk to combine. Transfer …