Barra Fion Signature Rub

Barra Fion Signature Rub-courtesy Barra Fion, Burlington Created by Head Chef Brad Townsend, he says this rub is delicious on chicken, fish and vegetables. 1 tbsp smoked paprika1 tbsp Hungarian paprika½ tsp ground fennel seed½ tsp cayenne pepper½ tsp coriander, ground½ tsp dried thyme½ tsp dried oregano1 tsp onion powder1 …

Classic Caesar Salad

– recipe courtesy of La Castile, Mississauga Classic Caesar SaladServes 2 At La Castile the Caesar Salad is prepared in the traditional fashion in a hand-carved wood bowl. A wooden bowl helps bring out the salad's flavours. 1⁄2 head romaine lettuce, torn by hand into pieces 1 garlic clove, peeled …

Sparkling Ontario Apple Cocktail

– recipe courtesy of Tipicular Fixin's Sparkling Ontario Apple Cocktail ½ cup (125 mL) Ontario sparkling wine2 tbsp (30 mL) Heritage apple syrup*1 tbsp (15 mL) Campari Pour apple syrup and Campari in the bottom of a flute and top with sparkling wine.*Heritage Apple Syrup2 cups (500 mL sugar2 cups …

Falafel Wrap

– courtesy Bru, Oakville Falafel Wrap For the Falafel:1 cup dehydrated chick peas, soaked refrigerated for 2 days in 4 cups of water1 8oz can chick peas½ small white onion5 cloves garlic2 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp ground cumin1 tbsp ground coriander½ tbsp Spanish smoked paprika¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves1 cup …

Peach Pork Kabobs

Peach Pork Kabobs  (Yakibutaniku)   1 cup (250 mL) mirin 1/2 cup (125 mL) mustard 1 teaspoon (5 mL) dried tarragon salt and pepper 3 sweet potatoes, cut into 24 one-inch cubes 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 24 one-inch cubes 4 medium ripe unpeeled peaches, pitted and quartered …

Spanish Paella with Shrimp, Chicken and Sausage

– recipe courtesy of Piatto, Mississauga Spanish Paella with Shrimp, Chicken and Sausage 2 chicken breasts, skin removed and cut into large chunks2 Italian sausages, cut into 1-inch pieces2 onions, peeled and chopped10 whole cloves garlic, peeled28 oz can whole tomatoes or 250 g tomato sauce2 cups (500 mL) Arborio …

Lemon Dust Crusted Arctic Char with Fennel Slaw

  Recipe courtesy Chef Dirk Noort, Breakwater Restaurant   4 pieces of Arctic Char fillets bone removed Herb and Lemon Crust 20 grams of dried lemon skins (lemon peel dried in oven add 180 C for 1 hour) 50 grams panko breadcrumbs 30 mL olive oil ½ bunch of parsley …

Oka, Corn & Sweet Potato Pie

-courtesy Dairy Farmers of Canada Oka, Corn & Sweet Potato Pie2 medium sweet potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced 1/2 cup green onion, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp paprika 1 cup corn nibblets 6 large eggs, beaten 7 …

Mushroom Risotto

– recipe courtesy 17 Steakhouse & Bar, Mississauga Mushroom Risotto 1 ½ cups Arborio rice4 ½ to 5 cups chicken stock½ cup white wine½ cup chopped onions1 cup chopped cremini mushrooms4 tbsp butter divided1 tbsp olive oil¼ cup grated Parmesan cheesePinch salt Bring chicken stock to a simmer in a …

Pan Seared Sea Scallops and White Bean Cassoulet

2 U10 sea scallops 4 strips bacon, chopped ¼ cup (60 mL) oyster mushrooms, sliced ¼ cup (60 mL) portobello mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped garlic 2 tbsp (30 mL) white wine 1½ cup (375 mL) white kidney beans 1½ cup (375 mL) heavy cream (35%) ¼ cup …