Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Breakfast
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 35-40 minutes | Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS: butter²⁄₃ cup creamy peanut butter, divided2 eggs½ cup granulated sugar²⁄₃ cup milk 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract ½ tsp salt 4 cups cubed brioche or challah bread, cut into ¾-inch cubes²⁄₃ cup pure maple syrup ¹⁄₃ cup crushed peanuts powdered sugar, for garnish DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 350° F. Butter four...
Skillet Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce
(Culinary.net) While apple pie is a traditional seasonal dish, you can add unique flavour with this skillet version. Simply toss Honeycrisp apples with brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice then spoon between two pie crusts simmering in a thin layer of brown sugar and cinnamon then drizzle with caramel sauce for a deliciously gooey evening treat. INGREDIENTS: 4 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced¼ cup sugar1 ½...
Chocolate Crackle Cookies
INGREDIENTS: 3 cups Cocoa powder6 cups Sugar1 ½ cups Vegetable oil12 Eggs2 tbsp Vanilla Extract6 cups All purpose flour2 tbsp Baking powder1 ½ tsp Salt DIRECTIONS: Combine cocoa powder, sugar & oil, mix together on low speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix on high speed for 2 minutes until smooth and sticky. Combine dry ingredients and add to chocolate mixture. Mix on low speed until...
Roasted Tomato & Buffalo Mozzarella Salad
INGREDIENTS: 1 large vine ripen tomato1 buffalo mozzarella4 cups arugula2 tbsp Nocellara Olive Oil1/4 cup Butter Infused Olive Oil2 tbsp Vermont Maple Dark Balsamic Vinegar1 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp dijon mustard DIRECTIONS: Using a sharp knife cut the tomato into 6 slices. Slice the mozzarella into 6 slices. Place both on parchment lined baking sheet and drizzle with the Nocellara Olive Oil and...
Drinks from Around the World: ITALY
THE BELLINI Bellini cocktails are refreshing spring or summertime drinks! INGREDIENTS: 4 medium ripe peaches (1 ½ lbs), plus a few peach slices for garnish1 bottle Prosecco, chilled DIRECTIONS: Make a peach purée by peeling the peaches, slicing them in half, and removing the pits. Then place them in a blender or food processor, and blend until the purée is completely smooth. It’s best if served chilled so place it in the refrigerator...
Flavours from Around the World: ITALY
MARGHERITA PIZZA INGREDIENTS: 200g strong white flour 7g fast-action dried yeast pinch of salt140ml water, warm3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil FOR THE TOPPING: 200g passata (sieved tomatoes)2 mozzarella balls, drained and cut into cubes4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil8 fresh basil leaves salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Pour 1 tbsp of oil each onto 2 baking trays &...
Locally Grown
The world is moving quickly these days. With the expansion of cities and the increase of a culture that favours the quick, the easy and the accessible, it seems that certain things have often gone by the wayside in the name of modernity. To some people, quality might be on this list. Yet, we’re starting to realize that “easier” isn’t always “better”. The problem, however, comes with where can we go to find the quality we crave? When...
FEATURED RESTAURANT: Top Hat Tea Room
A Place in Time It’s not often I get to spend time with a lovely family, one who’s roots tie-in closely with my own. Having said that, spend just a short time with this mother, daughter, and son business-owner trio, and you’ll feel like an old friend, and you’ll definitely be treated like family. The Top Hat Tea Room, located in beautiful downtown Orangeville, is like walking into a space where time stands still. Comfort food is...
CREAMY CHANTARELLE MUSHROOM SOUP
Serves 4 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS: 1 lb chanterelle mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed, trimmings reserved (see note)1.45 L chicken broth (1 ½ containers)7 tbsp butter3 med cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 ½ shallots, thinly sliced (1 cup)½ shallot, minced (2 tbsp)1 tbsp flour1 cup dry sherry or white wine2 bay leaves6 thyme sprigs½ tsp thyme leavessaltground black pepper1 tbsp vegetable oil NOTE: To trim...
ENJOYMINT PEPPERMINT PIE
Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 20 min INGREDIENTS: 1 envelope unflavoured gelatin¼ cup cold water2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, divided8 ozs soft peppermint candy1 chocolate cookie crustcrushed peppermint candies, for garnish DIRECTIONS: Soften gelatin in water; set aside. In small saucepan over low heat, cook ½ cup whipping cream with candy until candy melts. Add gelatin; mix well. Whip remaining whipping cream. Let gelatin mixture...
CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE
INGREDIENTS: 16 oz cranberries, fresh or frozen1 orange½ cup sugar1 cinnamon stick½ tsp nutmeg DIRECTIONS: Zest the orange rind then cut orange in half and scoop the pulp out of each wedge (be careful not to get any seeds). Put the orange zest, pulp and all the ingredients into a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature or cool and...
Holiday Cheer Drinks
SANTA’S SECRECT INGREDIENTS: 1 cup vodka ½ cup orange liqueur½ cup cherry juice¼ cup cranberry juice¼ cup orange juice, freshly, no pulp cranberriesrosemary sprigs to garnish DIRECTIONS: Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Pour into a martini glass. Add cranberries and a rosemary sprig to four martini glasses. MISTLETOE MARGARITAS INGREDIENTS: ½ cup cranberries¼ cup sugar2 tbsp salt1 lime...
Flavours from Around the World: ISRAEL
LEMON & MINT LAMB KEBAB with COUSCOUS SALAD Prep: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 10-12 minutes INGREDIENTS: 500g lamb leg steaks4 small red onions, cut into wedges2 small-medium zucchini, halved lengthways and thickly sliced LEMON AND MINT DRESSING: grated zest from 3 lemons4 tbsp olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tbsp granular sugar4 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves COUSCOUS: 125g couscous200ml chicken or vegetable...
FEATURE RESTAURANT: Trattoria Semplice, Orangeville
Written by: Tanya Bottomley | Photography: Cory Bruyea TRATTORIA SEMPLICE can be loosely translated as “simple restaurant”. The surroundings and cuisine at Trattoria Semplice are reflective of their name, but certainly don’t do it justice. The atmosphere is casual and family friendly, boasting large windows and a modern, welcoming environment that you can feel from the minute you walk in the door. Charmingly rustic...
Drinks from Around the World: GERMANY
RÜDESHEIMER COFFEE original recipe by Hans Karl Adam (makes one serving) 3 sugar cubes40 ml brandy (1 1/3 oz) 120 ml strong brewed coffee (4 oz) whipped cream (sweetened with a little vanilla sugar)chocolate shavingsSpecial equipment (optional) – Rüdesheimer coffee cup and saucer (a regular heatproof coffee mug is fine)long spoon DIRECTIONS: Place the sugar cubes in the mug. Heat the brandy in the microwave for about 30 seconds then...
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