★Cooking Recipes★

Directions for: Oysters with Pink Grapefruit Ingredients Sections of 1 pink grapefruit, peel and pith removed, chopped, juice reserved 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp chopped fresh chives Grated…

Try this fun and flirty cocktail inspired by the movie Bridesmaids! Courtesy of Frankie Solarik of BarChef Directions for: Bachelorette Ingredients 2 oz raspberry vodka 5 leaves mint 2 lime …

Big flavour will have your tastebuds jumpin'!Inspired by VH Sauces. Directions for: Jumpin' Coconut Shrimp Ingredients vegetable oil cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tsp (5 mL) baki…

A simple cocktail from Ricardo made with cane syrup, rum, and lime. Directions for: Ti Punch Ingredients 1 parts cane syrup 5 parts dark rum lime wedges Directions 1. Pour 1 part cane sy…

A delicious, quick and easy side dish that pairs well with just about any main. Directions for: Roasted Sugar Snap Peas with Black Pepper Ingredients 2 lb(s) sugar snap peas olive oil, to coat…

Directions for: Pork Chops with Caramelized Apple Cream Sauce Ingredients 4 (about 16 oz/450 g) boneless pork chops 1 Tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter 1 Tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar 1 large apple,…

Creamy Farfalle with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts Directions for: Creamy Farfalle with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts Ingredients Salt 1 lb(s) farfalle pasta 3 Tbsp butter 1 lb(s) crem…

Lightly seasoned rice with thyme is a great compliment to hearty meats and sauces. Directions for: This is not Rice Pilaf Ingredients cup butter 2 onions, sliced 2 clove garlic, peeled and …

Directions for: Chocolate Marshmallow Linzer Cookies Ingredients cup (175 ml) unsalted butter, room temperature cup (175 ml) icing sugar cup (125 ml) Dutch process cocoa powder 1 tsp (5…

A quick and easy apple tart that you can make in your toaster oven. Directions for: Toaster Oven Apple Tart Ingredients 2 tsp light brown sugar tsp ground cinnamon 1 6" flour tortilla …

Directions for: Spicy Oat Crusted Chicken with Sunshine Salsa Ingredients cup prepared salsa cup coarsely-chopped orange sections 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 Tbsp margarine, melted 2 tsp chili…

Directions for: Leeks Vinaigrette Ingredients 2 lb(s) leeks 1 shallot, minced 3 Tbsp wine vinegar cup olive oil salt and pepper to season Zest of 1 lemon Directions 1. Trim the ro…

The perfect little treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. Directions for: Ricardo's Profiteroles Ingredients Choux pastry cup milk cup water cup unsalted butter 1 tsp sugar tsp sal…

Fruity fried wonton treats filled with raspberry jam from Roger Mooking. Directions for: Jam Parcels Ingredients vegetable oil for frying 1 pkg square wonton wrappers (454 g) 1 egg, whisked …

Directions for: Plantain Chips and Cambozola Dip Ingredients 4 large plantains, semi-ripened (light yellow with no black spots on them) 2 Tbsp olive oil (30 ml) cup whipping cream (175 ml) …

Striped bass is a firm-flaked and meaty fish, served well with rustic grilled peppers and onions. Directions for: Grilled Striped Bass with Fire-Roasted Onions and Peppers Ingredients 6 (6-oz) f…

A recipe is merely words on paper; a guideline, a starting point from which to improvise. It cannot pretend to replace the practiced hand and telling glance of a watchful cook. For that reason feel f…

Directions for: Snow Peas and Ginger Tofu Ingredients 50 each snow peas, blanched 1 cup bean sprouts (250 ml) 1 cup tofu, cubed (250 ml) 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, crushed (30 ml) 1 cup cold w…

Directions for: Honeydew Melon Granita Ingredients cup sugar (125 ml) 3 Tbsp water (45 ml) 1 honeydew melon, peeled, seeded and cubed 1 tsp lemon juice (5 ml) 1 tsp lemon zest (5 ml) …

A healthy and quick salad. By massaging the kale with salt the bitterness is drawn out making it much more mild. Courtesy of Katerina Wright. Directions for: Massaged Kale Salad Recipe with Apple a…