Cheese Puffs with Onion Jam

– recipe courtesy Foodland Ontario; ontario.ca/foodland Cheese Puffs with Onion Jam Choux pastry is more familiar in desserts such as éclairs, but can also be used to make elegant appetizers, packed with a savoury filling. A food processor makes for a quick and easy method. Both the puffs and filling …

Members Only

– courtesy Cagney's, Mississaug Members Only 2oz Tanqueray gin1 oz lime1 oz simple syrup6-8 mint leavesCucumber ribbonMUDDLE mint and cucumber in shaker glass. ADD remaining ingredients. SHAKE and strain into rocks glass filled with ice. GARNISH with a sprig of fresh mint.

Sambar (Carrot and cabbage warm salad)

¼ medium cabage, finely shredded 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated 2 green chilies, sliced OR 1/2 sweet pepper, sliced 2 tsp (10 mL) oil ½ tsp (2 mL) mustard seeds 6 curry leaves ½ tsp (2 mL) sea salt OR salt to taste 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh lemon …

Meringues

Meringues– courtesy Danish Pastry House, Oakville/danishpastryhouse.ca You can taste the care and quality that goes into the treats from one of our favourite local bakeries, the Danish Pastry House. For the holidays, they've shared this light as air meringue recipe for you to make at home. Adding the chocolate creates …

Exotic Pomegranate Passion

– courtesy Ten Restaurant, Mississauga Exotic Pomegranate Passion1.5 oz vodka1/2 oz Pama Pomegranate Liqueur2 lemon wedges2 orange slices1 oz simple syrup Muddle lemons and oranges with simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add vodka. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Sink the Pama for layering effect. 

The Best Quick Loaf with Crumble-Top

-recipe courtesy Foodland Ontario; ontario.ca/foodland The Best Quick Loaf with Crumble-Top This moist and lightly sweetened quick loaf is fun to wrap up in pretty packaging – perfect as a hostess gift or to bring to a teacher or neighbour. The hardest part is deciding which variation to make, apple, …

Kale & Soppresata Salad

– courtesy Yolanda's Spuntino Casa, Oakville Kale & Soppresata Salad1 cup chopped red kale1 cup chopped green kale1 tbsp wild honey1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar1 radish, thinly shaved 1 tbsp grated Parmesan2 slices chopped soppresata salamiFried bread, tornSalt to tasteCOMBINE honey and balsamic vinegar. DRESS kale and toss. SEASON to …

Pumpkin Coconut Caramel Pie

-courtesy Compass Restaurant, Oakville Pumpkin Coconut Caramel Pie FOR THE FILLING:2 cups pumpkin (fresh, while canned works just fine)½ cup sugar½ cup molasses3 large eggs1 ¼ cup milk½ cup evaporated milk½ tsp cinnamon¼ tsp salt1 tbsp cornstarch2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted1 cup shredded coconut FOR THE RUM CARAMEL:1 ½ cup …

Fish Tacos

– recipe courtesy of Plank Restobar, Oakville Fish Tacos2 corn taco shells 2 oz fresh fish (your choice) 1 oz shredded cabbage1 oz pineapple salsa (recipe below) 1 oz cilantro sauce (recipe below) To serve, warm taco shells and fill with fish, cabbage and salsa as desired. Drizzle with cilantro …