Choc Hotlet

– courtesy of Kerr Street Café, Oakville Choc Hotlet6 oz Lindt dark chocolate, melted on stovetop2 ½ cups (625 mL) milk, your choice Add melted chocolate to a heat-resistant jug. Add milk and steam with espresso machine or handheld frother. If you don't own either, milk can be warmed on …

Lobster Bisque

– recipe courtesy 17 Steakhouse & Bar, Mississauga Lobster Bisque ½ lb lobster meat, cut into small chunks1 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp minced shallots2 tbsp chopped green onions3 garlic cloves, crushed¼ cup white wine2 tsp Worcestershire sauce2 tsp Tabasco sauce1 tsp dried thyme6 tbsp dry sherry1 tsp paprika1 cup hot …

LOCAL FLAVOUR: Tavolo Pizza Pasta Wine

It's difficult to define the recipe for success in the restaurant industry. Certainly it begins with a large quantity of commitment; equals parts time and customer service, but the unique flavour of a restaurant is a combination of atmosphere, style and of the moment menu selections that can only be accomplished by taste.

Bacon-Wrapped Bacon

Recipe courtesy Chef Matt Kershaw, The Alex, Burlington   2 lbs unsliced pork belly, skin off 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh thyme  2 tbsp (30 mL) minced garlic  2 tbsp (30 mL) orange zest 1 tbsp (15 mL) black pepper coarse kosher salt as needed duck fat (or olive …

Perfect Stocking Stuffer

Breakfast Clubs of Canada, in partnership with National Bank Financial Group, is tempting gourmets with a tin of delicious, healthy cookies to help support school breakfast programs across the country.

The Cook's Kitchen

Things have come a long way since we were awed by Mrs. Brady's kitchen, with the built-in wall oven and fancy Formica island. Granted, built-ins are still extremely popular, but what I wouldn't give to trade my had-its-heyday microwave shelf for a coffee centre, a pullout recycling station or a microwave drawer.

Lavender & Elder Flower Green Tea Infused Crème Brûlée

– courtesy Table 34, Burlington Lavender & Elder Flower Green Tea Infused Crème Brûlée 9 egg yolks4 cups 35% heavy cream1 cup sugar½ cup lavender green tea leaves½ cup elderflower dried leaves Beat egg yolks and sugar together until they reach the ribbon stage. Heat cream and dried tea mixture …

Tom Yum Caesar

Tom Yum Caesar-Excerpted from Curbside: Modern Streetfood from a Vagabond Chef by Adam Hynam-Smith.  © 2015 Adam Hynam-Smith. Published by Whitecap Books. Photo and recipe reproduced by arrangement with the publisher. All rights reserved. “The Tom Yum Caesar was concocted in collaboration with our friends at Dillon's Small Batch Distillers. …