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 …

Tiki Refresher

– Excerpted from Lucky Rice by Danielle Chang. Copyright © 2016 Danielle Chang. Photography copyright © 2016 Christina Holmes. Published by Clarkson Potter Publishers, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group, a Penguin Random House company. All rights reserved. Tiki Refresher 2 oz (¼ cup) golden rum2 oz (¼ cup) coconut …

Culaccino Fried Chicken

– courtesy Culaccino Bar & Kitchen, Burlington Culaccino Fried Chicken 16 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs2 cups buttermilkVegetable oil for deep frying1 cup all purpose flour1 cup corn flakes cereal1 tsp salt1 tsp onion powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp black pepper Trim excess fat from chicken thighs …

Cheese Souffle

– courtesy Dairy Farmers of Canada Cheese Souffleby Trish MagwoodBring right to the table – it's so impressive! Have spectators ready to cheer because it falls quickly. 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) milk ½ tsp (2 mL) dry mustard Pinch …

Greek Souvlaki on Deconstructed Tzatziki

– courtesy MAX Resto Lounge, Burlington Greek Souvlaki on Deconstructed Tzatziki For the souvlaki:1 lb pork tenderloin, diced into one-inch cubes1 bunch fresh oregano (or Greek oregano)5 cloves garlic, chopped3 tbsp olive oilDash of fresh ground pepper For the yogurt:½ litre of Greek yogurt (more than 7% fat)2 tbsp olive …

Chocolate Pecan Tarts

– recipe courtesy of Chef Miriam Taylor, Sweetsmoke, Oakville Chocolate Pecan Tarts Chocolate Shortdough1⁄2 cup (125 mL) butter 1 cup (250 mL) flour 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) cocoa powder 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) sugar salt, dash 1 egg 1 egg yolk Soften butter and put in mixer equipped with a …