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...
Flavours from Around the World: GERMANY (Oktoberfest)
SCHNITZEL Schnitzel is always made from a boneless cut of meat. For weiner schnitzel, use boneless veal chops. For pork schnitzel, use boneless pork chops. And for a chicken schnitzel (less common), use boneless skinless chicken breasts. Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | 4 Servings INGREDIENTS: 4 boneless pork or veal chops 1 cup plain bread crumbs1 tsp salt vegetable oil for frying½ tsp black pepper lemon slices for garnish1...
Leek and Potato Soup
INGREDIENTS: 3 large leeks (about 3 cups after chopping)2 tbsp butter4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable for vegetarian option)2 lbs potatoes (Yukon gold or Russet),peeled, diced into ½” pieces1 tsp sea salt, less or more to taste pinch of dried marjoram1-2 sprigs fresh thyme, or ½ tsp dried thyme1 bay leaf¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped tabasco or red chili sauce to taste white or black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Clean the leeks and cut...
Mulled Red and White Wine
INGREDIENTS FOR MULLED WHITE WINE 1 bottle dry white wine, like chardonnay1 ½ cups apple cider¹⁄₃ cup honey¹⁄₃ cup whole cranberries1 orange, sliced1 apple, sliced4 cinnamon sticks1 vanilla bean, split in half1 tbsp whole cardamom pods1 tsp whole cloves knob of ginger (tsp size)extra for serving: cinnamon sticks,orange wedges, cranberries, star anise DIRECTIONS: MULLED WHITE WINE Combine all ingredients together in a saucepan and heat...
Spiced Pear Loaf
INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp salt ¼ tsp cardamom 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup milk 4 eggs, lightly beaten½ cup butter, melted ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups pear, peeled and chopped¾ cup regular rolled oats, divided ¾ cup toasted walnuts, chopped * Yield: 2 loaves Oats, walnuts and nuggets of chopped pear give this...
Spiced Pumpkin Latte
Prep time: 5mins | Cook Time: 5mins | Makes 2 drinks INGREDIENTS: 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)2 tbsp pumpkin puree1-3 tbsp sugar, depending on how sweet you like it1 tbsp vanilla extract½ tsp pumpkin pie spice, plus more for serving½ cup strong hot coffeewhipped cream, for serving DIRECTIONS: Add milk, pumpkin puree, and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until hot, but do not boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat...
RESTAURANT FEATURE: The Edge Restaurant + Bar
The Edge Restaurant. located above the Headwaters Fitness and Racquet Club, is a refreshing departure from the ordinary restaurant fare in Orangeville’s growing West End. The vibe is Intimate and friendly, with a fresh, modern flare, and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. But, perhaps the most striking point of differentiation is the enthusiasm of the owners/staff who are working hard to successfully establish the EDGE as a...
Sunsational Summer Drinks
Grapefruit Spritzer INGREDIENTS: 1 grapefruit; plus additional grapefruit for garnish 2 cups ice 3 x 12oz cans of ginger soda handful of fresh basil 1/4 cup basil simple syrup DIRECTIONS: Juice one large grapefruit and segment additional grapefruit for garnish if preferred. Fill a pitcher half way with ice. Pour soda, fresh grapefruit juice and simple syrup. Mix well. Garnish with grapefruit slices and fresh basil. Moscow Mule (yields...
VEGGIE BURRITO (BLACK BEAN)
BLACK BEANS 2 cups black beans (dried – soak over night for optimal nutrients). Boil black beans in salted water for 45 min or until soft. 1 red onion, diced small 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced small 2 tbsp vegetable oil (to sauté) 1 tsp lime juice (maybe two depending on how juicy) Salt pepper to taste ½ cup Cilantro, chopped DIRECTIONS: Add oil to large pan and heat. Sauté the red onion and jalapeño peppers until onions...
PROTEIN PACKED SUMMER SALAD
INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup romaine, finely chopped ¾ cup radicchio, finely chopped 1 hard-boiled egg, finely diced 1 chicken cutlet, grilled and diced 10 cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters ½ cup chickpeas, cooked 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped ¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, or to taste 2 tbsp olive oil, or to taste salt and pepper DIRECTIONS: Combine romaine, radicchio, hard-boiled egg, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes,...
PORK and PINEAPPLE SKEWERS
INGREDIENTS: 400g pork 4 tbsp sugar 60ml cider vinegar 1 tsp fish sauce ½ small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks (or use ready prepped fresh pineapple, drained) 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into squares 4 spring onions, trimmed and cut into 4 equal lengths small bunch coriander, chopped cooked rice (to serve with) DIRECTIONS: Cut the pork into cubes. On low heat, heat the sugar and vinegar in a pan until the sugar...
NO BAKE STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE TART
INGREDIENTS: CRUST: 32 Oreo cookies, whole ½ cup butter, melted CHOCOLATE FILLING: 7 oz milk chocolate (200g) 3.5 oz bittersweet chocolate (55-70% cacao) (100g) 7 oz heavy cream (200 ml) TOPPING: 10 oz fresh strawberries (300g) chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios) DIRECTIONS: Place oreo cookies (with filling) into the bowl of a food processor and blend until crumbs form. Melt butter and pour into the crushed cookies and process until...
Raspberry Keto Muffins
INGREDIENTS: 3 cups almond flour ½ cup ghee or coconut oil, melted 4 large eggs, whisked 1 cup raspberries 2 tbsp lemon zest 1 tbsp sugar-free vanilla extract stevia, to taste 1 tsp baking soda DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Mix together all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour into muffin pans (use silicone muffin pans or grease the metal pans). Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Makes 12...
Bacon, Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
INGREDIENTS: 4 strips thick-cut bacon 2 tbsp butter 1 lb brussels sprouts,halved 2 tbsp fresh parmesan salt and freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove to paper towel-lined plate and roughly chop. In same pan with bacon fat, melt butter. Add brussel sprouts. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sprouts are golden brown (8-10 min). Season with salt, pepper and fresh parmesan, to taste,...
Keto Salad
Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Cook Time: 20 Minutes INGREDIENTS: SALAD INGREDIENTS: 2 cups baby spinach 4 slices bacon, cooked and diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced Roma tomatoes) 1/2 cup red onion, diced 4 ozs blue cheese, crumbled 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 1 egg, hard boiled 1/4 cup red wine vinaigrette (see recipe below) RED WINE VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 3 garlic cloves,...
