Aunt Eileen's Butter Tarts

– recipe courtesy of Holly Crawford, Editor-in-ChiefAunt Eileen's Butter Tarts Butter Tart FillingThis is 1⁄4 of the original recipe and makes about two dozen tarts. Double as required. 4 eggs 1⁄4 cup butter 1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar (golden or yellow, not dark brown) 1 cup corn syrup 1 tsp …

Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler   3/4 cup (175 mL) dry white wine 3/4 cup (175 mL) water 3/4 cup (175 mL) sugar 1 tbsp (15 mL) cinnamon 3/4 cup (175 mL) coarsely chopped peel ginger 4 large peaches, cut in half, pitted and skinned 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lemon juice 1/2 …

Spiced Apple Fritters

-recipe courtesy Foodland Ontario; ontario.ca/foodland Spiced Apple Fritters These crispy fritter bites are a mouthful of apple delight! They're best eaten right away but can be enjoyed cold or reheated. Makes about 3 dozen. 4 cups vegetable oil1½ cups all-purpose flour¹⁄₃ cup granulated sugar1 tsp baking powder½ tsp each baking …

Trout With Plum and Cherry Salsa

Trout With Plum and Cherry Salsa -courtesy Foodland Ontario This salsa adds a bit of heat and tons of flavour to moist and flaky grilled Ontario trout. You're sure to impress your family and friends with this recipe. 4 Ontario Rainbow Trout Fillets (with skin, about 1 lb/500 g)Freshly ground …

Wild Boar Spaghetti Squash Bolognese with Carrot Green Pesto

Wild Boar Spaghetti Squash Bolognese with Carrot Green Pesto-courtesy Risposta Bistro, Campbellville This recipe was created just for WEST of the City by Chef Will Edsall. It's a hearty autumn dish that is special enough to serve to dinner guests. For the Spaghetti Squash:2 spaghetti squash2 tbsp olive oilsalt and …

Smoked & Braised Beef Short Rib

– courtesy Sarcoa, Hamilton Smoked & Braised Beef Short Rib 2 lbs boneless beef short rib2 cups maple wood chops, soaked (for smoking)1 bottle red wine2 tbsp cumin2 tbsp coriander2 tbsp black peppercorns2 bay leaves2 tbsp fennel Combine red wine, herbs and spices in a container large enough to store …

Sri Lankan Egg Hoppers

– courtesy Whole Foods Market Sri Lankan Egg HoppersThese crepe-like “bowls” are a popular street food in Sri Lanka. Made from rice flour and coconut milk, the crisp hoppers form edible bowls for simply cooked eggs. Serve with a spicy chilli sauce, chutney and fresh herbs. 3 tbsp warm water …

Caciucco Ricetta

Caciucco Ricetta-courtesy Michael's Back Door Restaurant This dish can be prepared with whatever fresh seafood is in season or your favourte. Chef Ragu prefers a combination of PEI mussels, Litteneck clams, shrimp, scallops, squid, monkfish and king crab legs. 1 chopped onion  4 minced garlic cloves Flat leaf Italian parsley2 tbsp olive …

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 …