Watermelon Caipirinha

Watermelon Caipirinha-courtesy National Watermelon Promotion Board; watermelon.org Designated by the International Bartenders Association (IBA) as an IBA Official Cocktail and considered Brazil's national cocktail, the caipirinha is a celebrated beverage. This summer add watermelon to create the perfect party sip. In this refreshing creation, the distinct flavours of lime, ginger …

Smoked Salmon Linguini

– recipe courtesy of Walkers Fish Market, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga Smoked Salmon Linguini6 ounces linguine (cooked)1 tsp (5 mL) butter2 tbsp (30 mL) minced white onion1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice¼ cup (60 mL) 35% cream1 oz (28 g) Parmesan cheese1 tbsp (15 mL) capers, rinsed1 tbsp (15 mL) …

Tourtière Meatballs with Maple-Cranberry Glaze

-recipe courtesy Foodland Ontario; ontario.ca/foodland Tourtière Meatballs with Maple-Cranberry Glaze Tourtière, a savoury Quebeçois meat pie, has become a holiday must-have for many across Canada. Here the flavours are incorporated into easy-to-make meatballs and a cranberry glaze adds to for festive noshing. Makes about 42 meatballs. Meatballs:8 oz Ontario mushrooms½ …

Ontario Asparagus with Bacon & Eggs with Herb Dressing

– recipe courtesy of Spencer's at the Waterfront, Burlington Ontario Asparagus with Bacon & Eggs with Herb Dressing    24 spears asparagus4 soft boiled eggs4 slices smoked bacon3/4 cup + 2 tbsp mayonnaiseFreshly chopped herbs (chives, parsley, tarragon)Olive oilSalt & pepper POACH four eggs and season with salt and pepper. Keep …

Duck Confit Poutine

– recipe courtesy of Plank Restobar, Oakville Duck Confit PoutineHalf pound fresh cut fries (Plank uses Russet potatoes) 2 oz really good fresh cheese curds 2 oz foie gras sauce (recipe below) 2 oz duck confit (recipe below)1⁄2 oz julienned green onion To serve, top fries with cheese curds, duck …

Strawberry Oatmeal Pancakes

– courtesy Foodland Ontario; ontario.ca/foodland Strawberry Oatmeal Pancakes 1¼ cups buttermilk1 cup large flake rolled oats1 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp each baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon¼ tsp salt2 Ontario eggs2 tbsp Ontario maple syrup2 tbsp vegetable oil (approx)1 tsp vanilla1 cup diced Ontario strawberries1½ cups sliced Ontario strawberries In …

Curried Peas with Cream

– recipe courtesy of Dairy Farmers of CanadaCurried Peas with Cream 2 cups (500 mL) frozen peas ½ tsp (2 mL) butter 1 tsp (5 mL) minced garlic 1 tsp (5 mL) minced gingerroot 2 tsp (10 mL) Madras curry paste ½ cup (125 mL) 35% whipping cream 1/8 tsp …

Georgian Bay Vodka Smash

– courtesy Georgian Bay Spirit Co. Georgian Bay Vodka Smash 1 oz Georgian Bay Vodka½ oz lemon juice½ oz lime juice½ oz St. Germaine1 ½ oz pomegranate blueberry juice12-15 blueberries (15-20 if using wild)4-5 raspberries6 or 7 mint leavesSoda water Add lemon juice, lime juice, blueberries, raspberries and 4 or …

TAG Maple Crisp

TAG Maple Crisp– courtesy TAG Vodka/tagvodka.com New for the holiday season, TAG's Frosted Maple Vodka combines their award-winning, filter-polished, No.5 vodka with a touch of pure Canadian maple syrup. Delicious on the rocks, in coffee and an excellent vodka base for endless combinations of cocktail mixes. 4 oz TAG FROSTED …

Tagliolini Limone

– courtesy Tavolo Pizza Pasta Wine Tagliolini Limone For the fresh egg pasta:200 grams all purpose flour2 large, whole eggs, lightly beatenzest of one lemon1 tsp finely chopped parsleypinch of ground black pepper Place flour, lemon zest, black pepper and parsley into a mixing bowl (should use dough mixer/mixing machine …