Dragonberry Surprise

– courtesy Ten Restaurant, Mississauga Dragonberry Surprise 2 oz Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum1 oz simple syrup4 lemon wedges Muddle fruit and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add rum, shake and strain into a martini glass.

Coconut Shrimp & Mango Lime Salsa

– courtesy of Ivy Bar & Kitchen, Burlington Coconut Shrimp & Mango Lime Salsa8 12U shrimp, cleaned and deveined 1 cup (250 mL) seasoned flour (flour, salt, pepper to taste) 4 eggs1⁄4 cup (60 mL) 2% milk 1 cup (250 mL) Panko bread crumbs 2 cups (500 mL) unsweetened coconut …

Fennel & Orange Salad

– courtesy Ritorno, Oakville Fennel & Orange SaladFor the Lemon Mint Dressing:2 lemons, zested and juiced1 clove garlic1 tbsp basil, stems removed½ bunch mint½ tsp kosher salt½ tsp cracked black pepper1 oz canola oilâ…“ cup extra virgin olive oil1 oz red wine vinegar1 tbsp honey Place all the ingredients in …

Strawberry Breakfast Parfait with Wheat Berries

– courtesy Foodland Ontario; ontario.ca/foodlandStrawberry Breakfast Parfait with Wheat Berries 1 cup wheat berries 2 tbsp packed golden brown sugar 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half ½ tsp salt 1 tub traditional Ontario ricotta cheese ¾ cup Ontario maple syrup 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise 4 cups thinly sliced Ontario …

Chocolate Crepes

– recipe courtesy of Eighteen… at Glen Abbey Chocolate Crepes 3 eggs3 egg yolks3/4 cup (185mL) cold water1 cup + 2 tbsp (280mL) whole milk6 oz (170g) sugar1/2 tsp (3mL) salt3 oz (80g) cocoa powder7 oz (200g) all-purpose flour2-1/2 oz (70g) unsalted butter, melted Whisk together eggs, yolks, water and …

Potato Pizza

– courtesy Culaccino Bar & Kitchen, Burlington Potato Pizza 12 oz pizza dough1 piece Fiori di Latte cheese (fresh mozzarella or bocconcini cheese)1 russet potato1 cup olive oil1 garlic clove½ cup sundried tomatoes1 sprig rosemary (finely chopped) Preheat oven to 500° F. Stretch pizza dough until it's approximately 12-inches in …

Veal Tenderloin with Sea Scallop Napolitains

– courtesy of The Lord Nelson, Burlington Veal Tenderloin with Sea Scallop NapolitainsNoisettes of veal layered with grilled Pancetta bacon, zucchini, sweet pepper and sea scallops with saffron, pink peppercorn Pernod sauce. 1 veal tenderloin (cleaned and cut into 3oz (85 gm) filets – about 2-inches thick)3 large sea scallops1 …

Smoked Salmon Lobster Truffle Salad

6-8 slices smoked salmon 3 oz. poached lobster    2 tbsp (30 mL) red onion, finely chopped 1tbsp (15 mL) sweet red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 tbsp (15 mL) celery, finely chopped zest of one lemon ½  head blonde frisee salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp (5 mL) …

Coconut Chicken Soup

Coconut Chicken Soup – courtesy Salad Thai, Oakville 1 lb chicken breast 3 cups chicken stock½ cup coconut milk½ lb white button mushrooms1-2 stalks lemongrass5-6 fresh kaffir leaves2-inch piece of galangal1 tbsp fish sauce½ cup cilantro CUT chicken into thin strips and saute in oil for to 2 to 3 …