Braised Wild Boar Gnocchi

– courtesy Paradiso, Burlington Braised Wild Boar Gnocchi 6 wild Boar side ribs                     2 cups carrots, medium dice2 cups white onion, medium dice2 cups celery, medium dice2 cups leeks, medium dice3 cups red wine                     3 cans 28oz whole Roma tomatoes, pureed and strained 2 litres vegetable stock                    ½ cup garlic …

Mushroom Crostini with Herb Goat Cheese Spread

1 French baguette2 oz extra virgin olive oil1 cup (250 mL) honey1 cup (250 mL) balsamic vinegar1/4 cup (60 mL) goat cheese1 tsp (5 mL) herbs2 tbsp (30 mL) whipping cream1 lb wild mushrooms1/4 cup (60 mL) diced onion1 tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh chives …

Red Sangria

-courtesy Ten Restaurant & Wine Bar, Mississauga  Red Sangria 2 blueberries1 orange slice2 raspberries1 lime slice1 strawberry (cut in half)1 blackberry ¾ oz Pama Liquer¾ oz Triple Sec4 oz red wine¾ oz orange juice¾ oz pineapple juiceLemon lime sodaFILL a large wine glass half full with ice. ADD fruit. POUR …

Prosciutto Crusted Ling Cod

– recipe courtesy of OC's at StoneboatsProsciutto Crusted Ling Cod 4 to 6 ling cod fillets, 7 to 8 oz2 to 3 tbsp (30 to 45 mL) Djion Mustard2 fresh tomatoes, slicedextra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper and lemon to tasteProsciutto Crust (recipe below)Basil Pistou (recipe below) Pre-heat sauté …

Roasted Pear Salad with Chevre

Roasted Pear Salad with Chevre-courtesy Foodland Ontario This composed salad is perfect for a light luncheon or starter at a dinner party. Substituting fruit juice for some of the oil in the dressing lowers the fat content. 2 tbsp (25 mL) each apple juice and lemon juice2 tbsp (25 mL) …

Grilled Salmon with Lentil Succotash

Grilled Salmon with Lentil Succotash – courtesy Stir Kitchen & Beverage Co., Mississauga 6 oz salmon fillet, skin on 1 cup black lentils, rinsed½ cup orange lentils, rinsed3 ½ cups water 4 cups brown sugar4 cups cider vinegar2 tsp chopped garlic½ red onion, finely diced2 tsp chopped shallots1 purple carrot, …

Italian Agnello Scottadito

– courtesy Borgo Antico Cucina Bar, Oakville Italian Agnello Scottadito For the Jerusalem Artichoke Puree: 2 lbs Jerusalem artichokes, peeled 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup cold water Parmesan rind 1 sprig fresh thyme 2 bay leaves Pinch of salt Cut artichokes into equal sized pieces and place in pot …

Ron's Mojo

Ron's Mojo-courtesy Walkers Wine Bar & Grill, Mississauga 1 oz Sailor Jerry Rum2 tbsp course sugar2 oz soda2 fresh mint sprigslime wheels Rub the rim of a glass with lime and dip into course sugar. Muddle mint sprigs, lime wheels and course sugar in bottom of tall glass. Add ice …

Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny Soup -courtesy Indian Cuisine by the Lake, Mississauga 200 g split moon dal (dry yellow lentils)1 tbsp vegetable oil¼ cup coconut milk4 tsp lemon juice6 cloves garlic, choppedsalt and pepper to tastefresh coriander leaves, for garnishBOIL lentils in 1 litre of water for about 10 to 15 minutes, or …

Strawberry Mango Smoothie

– courtesy Dairy Farmers of Canada; dairygoodness.caStrawberry Mango Smoothie 1 cup frozen chopped mango½ cup frozen sliced strawberries2 tbsp chia seeds, hemp seeds or ground flax seeds1 cup milk½ cup plain Greek yogurt1½ tsp liquid honey or 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract In a blender combine mango, strawberries, …