Pork & Brandy Terrine (from Charcuterie Board)

– recipe courtesy of Maluca, Oakville Pork & Brandy Terrine (from Maluca's Charcuterie Board) 1 3/4lb pork shoulder 3/4 lb pork liver 2 shallots 2 cloves garlic3 sprigs fresh parsley 25 g fine sea salt 4 g pate spice 2 eggs1/2 cup heavy cream 30 g flour 1 oz Brandy …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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) …

Frangelico Panna Cotta with poached Figs

3 gelatine sheets ½ cup + 2 tbsp (150mL) homogenized milk 1 cup (250mL) whole cream ¼ cup (60mL) white sugar ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise. 1 lime, zested 2 ¼ oz (80mL) Frangelico liqueur ¾ cup + 2 tbsp (200mL) whole cream, whipped to firm peaks Poached Figs 1 …

Holiday Essence

Holiday Essence-courtesy Risposta Bistro, Campbellville 5oz David Rocco “Dolce Vita” Extra Dry Prosecco1oz Mount Gay Rum 1oz fresh lime juice1  tbsp elderberry jam For the Eggnog Foam 2 tbsp sugar1 tsp fresh cinnamon4 free range farmers egg ehites  4 oz milk½ oz fresh lime juice    In a shaker combine …