Grilled Goat Cheese, Asparagus & Prosciutto Sandwiches

– recipe courtesy of Whole Foods Market Grilled Goat Cheese, Asparagus & Prosciutto Sandwiches 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and halved crosswise 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto 16 slices Health Starts Here® Whole Grain Bread …

Strawberry Salad

Strawberry Salad -courtesy Farmers' Table at Southbrook Chef Shawn Murphy says, “Get the strawberries the day you want to make the salad from your local farmer and do not place them in the fridge. Just like tomatoes, they are best left out and eaten at their peak. Double the amount …

Sparkling Strawberry Punch

– courtesy Foodland Ontario Sparkling Strawberry Punch 4 cups sliced Ontario Strawberries½ cup granulated sugar6 cups apple juice1 bottle Ontario White Wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Dry Riesling½ cup fresh lime or lemon juice3 cups chilled soda waterIce cubesOntario mint leaves (optional)PURà‰E 3 cups of the strawberries and sugar …

Heritage Apple Punch

– recipe courtesy of Tipicular Fixin's Heritage Apple Punch 8 small apples2 cups (500 mL) water6+1 cups (1.5 L + 250 mL) organic heritage apple cider1/2 cup (125 mL) Ontario Honey4 sticks of cinnamon6 cloves1 star aniseZest of 1 lemon, in wide strips2 cups ( 500 mL) Tag Vodka2 cups …

Blueberry Pomegranate Vojito

6 fresh blueberries2 wedges of lime8 to 10 fresh mint leaves2 tsp (10 mL) sugar2 oz blueberry vodkaPOM pomegranate juiceIceFresh pomegranate seeds, for garnish In a cocktail shaker muddle blueberries, mint, sugar, and lime together. Top shaker with ice and blueberry vodka, shake vigorously. Fill a high ball glass with …

Pear and Almond Tart

Recipe courtesy of Whole Foods Market Pear and Almond TartFrangipane, an almond-flavored pastry cream, is matched with pears in this classic French tart.Pastry1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for    rolling out dough2 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt3 tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces2 eggs, lightly …

Spiced Chocolate Bombe with Orange Curd

Spiced Chocolate Bombe with Orange Curd-courtesy Lake Road, Hamilton This dessert looks lovely on the plate when served, and reveals a velvety filling when you cut into the bombe. For the Spiced Chocolate Ganache:Makes ½ litre or enough for 12 bombe.1 cup heavy cream (35%)3/4 tbsp chili flakes4 ½ oz …

Lemony Asparagus Salad

– courtesy Whole Foods Market Lemony Asparagus Saladâ…“ cup finely chopped shallots ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp honey 1 pound asparagus 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley WHISK together shallots, lemon juice, mustard and honey in a large bowl.TRIM …

Springridge Farm Classic Cherry Pie

– courtesy Springridge Farm Springridge Farm Classic Cherry Pie3 cups frozen, Ontario cherries, thawed2 ½ tbsp cornstarch¼ tsp salt¼ tsp almond extract5-6 tbsp white sugar2 tsp lemon juice1 tbsp butterPastry for 2 crust 9″ pie Drain cherries, reserving juice. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan; blend in cherry juice. …

Fennel Salad à  la Grecque

– courtesy Dairy Farmers of Canada Fennel Salad à  la Grecque1 small bulb fennel 5 oz Canadian Feta, diced 1 small red onion, finely minced 20 kalamata olives, pitted and halved 2 ripe tomatoes, diced 2 tsp Bas-du-Fleuve salted herbs or chopped fresh herbs Juice of one lime ½ cup …