This plant based cheese is easy to make and good for you! Perfect with Pinot Noir! CHEESE: 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked over night) 2 cups water1 1/4 cup water1 tsp lemon juice1/4 cup tapioca flour (also called tapioca starch)3 Tbsp nutritional yeast1 tsp salt 2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp white pepper BLUEBERRY REDUCTION:1/2 cup …
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Paired with a well-structured Spanish Tempranillo this dish is perfect for celebrating anything! Paella originated in Valencia, and is traditionally cooked in a wide, shallow pan above a live fire. Mountain paella includes meats such as wild game, boar, and quail, and seaside paella incorporates ingredients such as prawns, squid and shellfish. I have adapted …
Crispy, delicious and made at home with locally available ingredients. This post includes serving suggestions and wine pairing. Peking Duck Recipe Yields 6 – 8 servings Ingredient Checklist1 (4-6 pound) whole duck (Superstore)10 slices of ginger rootsChinese long green onion (available at Fairway on Quadra)Sweet Bean Paste (available at Fairway on Quadra)1 tablespoon white vinegarSoy sauce3 …
This is a recipe and video of an Italian appetizer served in homes during the Lenten period This video will play in YouTube. To exit from it pause and select back to your browser at the top9 Crostoli Recipe INGREDIENTS2 cups flourpinch salt (approx. ¼ tsp)½ tsp baking powder2 tablespoon sugar2 whole eggszest of 1 lemon or orange(+ juice if …
A rich potage with fresh garden herbs. Ingredients 10 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 oz slab bacon, not too smoky, cut into four large chunks 2 onions, peeled and sliced thin Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 bulbs of fennel, sliced (about 4 cups) 3 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight in cold water …
A delicate fish main dish served with light refreshing vegetable relish. Recipe courtesy of Mike and Arlene Mcinnes Ingredients 1 large ear fresh yellow corn, peeled and silk removed 1 large Creole or other vine-ripened tomato, cored and cut into 1/2 inch dice 1small cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into one half inch dice. 1/3cup …
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This not too sweet chicken will please adults and kids alike. The slits in the Chicken help it to cook faster and more evenly and also make it look dramatic. Ingredients 4 whole chicken legs, about 3 lbs total Kosher salt 1/3 cup honey 2 tbsp whole grain mustard 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 …
An elegant appetizer of fresh crab meat flambé and served on toast Ingredients 3 tablespoons clarified butter 9 thin slices French bread 12 slices lemon 18 ounces lump crab meat (not canned crab) 3 tablespoons cognac, warmed 6 tablespoons dry white wine One cup fish stock 3/4 quarters teaspoon salt Scant 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground …
You can never go wrong by adding a little crunch to scallops when you sauté them. Usually, you dredge them in flour, cornmeal, or bread crumbs before adding them to the hot pan, and it’s something that most everyone seems to like. But you can take that crunch and give it an intense flavor by …
A spin on a traditional bruchetta or crostini recipe. Ingredients Serve on 8- 10 baguette slices 2 red bell peppers 1 tsp olive oil plus extra for garnish, 1 garlic clove, sliced 1 tbsp Sherry vinegar 1 tsp liquid honey 1/3 cup blanched almonds salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 to 10 …
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Rich and decadent, these are a surefire way to please a crowd. Use mushrooms that are slightly larger than bite-size because they will shrink a little when cooked. The mushrooms can be prepared the day before and then baked prior to serving. YIELD: Makes about 48 INGREDIENTS • 8 ounces bacon slices • 1 cup …
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Gravlax is a Nordic dish often served as an appetizer. Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 3 tsp brown sugar3 tsp coarse salt1 tsp cracked peppercorns2 tbsp crushed coriander seeds or dill1 tbsp orange zest3tsp lemon zest or lime zest500 g thick slice of salmon fillet, skin off(Salmon must be very fresh) Preparation: -In a small bowl …
A simple tart filling or a dip served with crackers. Ingredients 3 Tbsp fresh shallots, finely chopped 4 Tbsp butter 1/2 lb mushrooms finely chopped (pulse with food processor until fine) 2 Tbsp flour 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley 2 Tbsp chopped chives 2-3 …