French Onion Soup

– recipe courtesy of Edgewater Manor Restaurant, Stoney Creek French Onion Soup1/4 cup (60 mL) butter3 lbs white onions, sliced6 garlic gloves, sliced1 oz (30 mL) dry sherry1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine6 cups (1.5L) beef stock1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustardsour dough croutons1 cup (250 mL) grated Swiss …

Lemon Coconut Squares

-recipe courtesy Kerr Street Cafe, Oakville For the crust:1 cup (250 mL) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-cm squares2 cups (500 mL) all purpose flour3 tbsp (45 mL) white sugar Preheat oven to 350°F. Use a food processor to bring flour, butter and sugar to a moist mixture. Press mixture …

Lobster Grilled Cheese & Sweet Potato Fries

-recipe courtesy of The Gingerman Social Eatery, OakvilleLobster Grilled Cheese & Sweet Potato Fries2 slices rye bread 3 oz. (90 g) fresh chopped lobster tail and claw meat 3 oz. (90 g) grated cheddar, mozzarella and jack cheese 1 tbsp (15 mL)Dijon spread (recipe below) 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter …

Butternut Squash and Lobster Risotto

Butternut Squash and Lobster Risotto-courtesy Risposta Bistro, Campbellville This decadent entrée was created by Chef Magno Paulino. 1- 1¼ lb lobster1 cup diced butternut squash¼ cup diced cooking onion2 cloves garlic, minced2 cups Arborio rice4 cups vegetable stock4 tbsp unsalted butter ¼ cup white winesalt and pepper to taste Cut …

Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Terrine

Yield 3-pound terrine; 18-20 servings 1lb eggplant, sliced lengthwise to ¼-inch thick 3lbs red peppers (about 6) 3lbs yellow peppers (about 6) 3lbs green peppers about 6 2tsp (10 mL) salt ½ tsp (3 mL) freshly ground black pepper ½ oz powdered gelatin 12 oz basil red wine vinaigrette Salt …

White Bean Cassoulet with Scallops

– courtesy Stone House, Burlington White Bean Cassoulet with Scallops2 U10 sea scallops4 strips bacon, chopped¼ cup oyster mushrooms, sliced¼ cup portobello mushrooms, sliced1 tsp  chopped garlic2 tbsp white wine1½ cup white kidney beans1½ cup heavy cream (35%)¼ cup green onions, chopped¼ cup grated Asiago cheesesalt and peppertruffle oil (optional) …

Caramel Apple Trifle

Caramel Apple Trifle-courtesy Foodland Ontario; Ontario.ca/foodland Using store bought sponge or pound cake, caramel sundae syrup and custard means this dessert takes just minutes to assemble. Look for Ontario Empire, Golden Delicious, Spartan, Idared, Crispin or Cortland apples which all hold their shape when cooked. ½ cup (125 mL) Ontario …

Bucatini all’ Amatriciana

– courtesy Borgo Antico Cucina Bar, Oakville Bucatini all' Amatriciana ³⁄₈ cup extra-virgin olive oil14 oz guanciale (cured pork jowl) or Pancetta (cured Pork Belly), medium dice1 small red onion, small dice (brunoise)2 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced1 whole dried red chili, crumbled2 ¼ cup Basic Tomato Sauce1 pound bucatini, …

Carciofi Pizza

250-300g fresh pizza dough 3-4 tbsp (45-60 mL) semolina flour Pesto (recipe below) ½ cup (125 mL) buffalo mozzarella ½ pint cherry tomatoes ½ can artichokes in oil with stems, split lengthwise into quarters Cut cherry tomatoes in half, sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil …

Butternut Squash Soup with Sage, Almonds and Parmesan

– courtesy The Burnt Tongue, Hamilton Butternut Squash Soup with Sage, Almonds and Parmesan4 tbsp unsalted butter1 large yellow onion, finely chopped10 fresh sage leavessalt and pepper1 butternut squash (about 3lbs) peeled, seeded and diced6 cups vegetable stock1 cup ground blanched almonds½ cup 35% creamgrated parmesan Melt butter in soup …