tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23902095664635542392024-03-20T02:26:41.240-04:00dana's diarygourmet food shop owner ::: gift basket lover ::: caterer ::: food columnistUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-10002993178578169762013-01-02T15:12:00.000-05:002013-01-05T15:13:00.303-05:00recipe: Asian glazed salmon and rice rolls
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I often get asked for easy (yet delicious)
ways to prepare salmon. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not
surprised that salmon is such a popular fish – it’s flavourful, easy to find
and full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D.</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The following recipe is for an entrée that
we had on our food shop menu for years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was a popular item and great choice for casual entertaining, because
it contained the starch, sauce and protein in one easy-to-bake bundle. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All our customers had to do was add a salad. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We used white basmati rice but brown would be
wonderful too, and healthier for that matter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We made our own mango chutney from scratch but
you could easily use a purchased version or substitute another chutney of your
choice.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are a few other ideas for dressing up
boneless, skinless salmon filets from the grocery store:</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Top each 6 oz.
filet with 2 teaspoons of pesto, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon each pine-nuts and
chopped oil-packed sundried tomatoes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake
until done, about 8-10 minutes (depending on thickness) in a 400 C oven.</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Sauté an onion
and a couple of minced garlic cloves in a medium sized saucepan, add a medium
sized can of pureed tomatoes, about half a tablespoon of chili powder, a squeeze
of barbeque sauce and some brown sugar to taste. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mix well, add 4 salmon filets to pan and cook
until done. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve on mashed potatoes or
rice.</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Sear salmon in a
medium sized frying pan. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove from
heat and brush each filet with a touch of good quality </span></span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-US">Dijon</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-US"> mustard. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Top each filet with about a tablespoon each of
chopped fresh dill and chives, finish cooking in oven until done. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Asian
glazed salmon and rice rolls <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(makes 1 roll – adjust recipe accordingly
if you want to make 2, 4 or more)</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two)
tablespoons unsalted butter, melted</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two) phyllo
sheets</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1/3 (one-third)
cup cooked basmati rice</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">3 (three)
tablespoons mango chutney (or another chutney of your choice)</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) 5-6 (</span></span><st1:time hour="17" minute="55"><span lang="EN-US">five to six</span></st1:time><span lang="EN-US">) oz. skinless, boneless salmon filet</span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">method<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Preheat oven to
400 F. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Line a baking sheet with
parchment paper</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Melt butter in
the microwave or in a small saucepan set over medium heat. </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Open a package of
phyllo paper, unwrap and cover with a tea towel to keep from drying out. </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Lay one sheet of
phyllo on a clean work surface and brush generously with melted butter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lay a second sheet of phyllo on top and brush
with additional melted butter. </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Put rice on the
centre (bottom portion) of phyllo, top with piece of salmon and mango chutney. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roll up “burrito style” and bake in oven for
25-30 minutes or until phyllo pastry is deep golden brown and salmon is cooked.
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</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-62004173287393686252012-12-19T14:10:00.000-05:002012-12-27T14:11:53.166-05:00recipe: Home Fries with Duo of Dipping Sauces
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">As for many
(especially kids), Christmas morning is one of my favourite moments of the year
– not for the opening of gifts – but rather for the long leisurely brunch with
my family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Christmas morning spread always
includes a big platter of fresh fruit, freshly baked scones (or coffeecake), an
egg dish of some sort and the crowd favourite, twisted hickory bacon (see
below). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year I will also be serving
“two-potato” home fries with a duo of dipping sauces. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These home fries can also be served with a
roast for an evening meal – just switch the name to sweet potato & </span><st1:state><st1:place><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Yukon</span></st1:place></st1:state><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> gold roasted potatoes and you’re all set.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are a few
other brunch ideas (recipes can all be found on my website at </span><a href="http://www.danashortt.ca/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">www.danashortt.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">) that would be lovely to
serve if you are having a special breakfast or brunch this Christmas:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">twisted hickory bacon with brown sugar rub<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">crepes with crispy bacon, syrup and cinnamon <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">orange yogurt <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">lemon cream cheese muffins<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">stuffed French toast with cream cheese and strawberries <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">banana butterscotch muffins <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">lemon buttermilk poundcake<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">cranberry orange biscotti <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">two potato home fries with a duo of dipping sauces<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">¼ (one-quarter) cup good quality olive oil <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">1 (one) tablespoon vegetable oil <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">3 (three) pounds </span></span><st1:state><st1:place><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">yukon</span></st1:place></st1:state><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” (one
inch) cubes<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">1 (one) pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” (one inch) cubes<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">salt and pepper to taste <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">dipping sauces – see below<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">method<o:p></o:p></span></span></strong></div>
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roasting pan or baking dish and place pan in upper half of oven.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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into rough chunks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Put into a large
saucepan and cover with water.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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about 10 (ten) minutes, or until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork
– do not completely cook potatoes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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colander. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Put the drained potatoes back
into the saucepan and cover with the lid. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vigorously shake the pot – the intention is to
bang up the edges of the potatoes – they should appear roughed up (this is why,
once coated with oil, they get so crispy)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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should be coated.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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over the pan in a single layer and sprinkle with salt – return pan to oven and
bake for about 45 minutes or until browned and crispy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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these dipping sauces:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>chipotle ketchup
and/or lemon pepper aioli<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">dipping sauces<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Chipotle Ketchup: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>add about two
teaspoons (or more to taste) of pureed chipotles in adobo sauce to ½ (half) cup
of ketchup. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Note: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>chipotle peppers in adobo sauce can be found
at most grocery stores in the Mexican food section <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lemon Pepper Aioli: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>add the zest
of half a lemon and two teaspoons of fresh cracked pepper to 1 (one) cup of
good quality mayonnaise.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Here’s a recipe for a yummy little
appetizer that you can serve at your next holiday gathering. They are a
delicious twist on “angels on horseback”, an old party classic consisting of
oysters wrapped in bacon. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Prunes or dates wrapped around bacon are
often called “devils on horseback”. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">I’ve amped up the traditional recipe by
using luscious medjool dates and goat cheese. Of course I had to tweak the name
too – date & bacon rumaki just sounds more appetizing (classic rumaki are
water chestnuts and liver wrapped in bacon and marinated in soya sauce, ginger
and brown sugar). </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">You can’t go wrong with the combination of
sweet dates, creamy goat cheese and salty bacon. That being said, feel free to
experiment with other types of cheese (blue cheese works well, as does cream
cheese) other types of dried fruit (such as figs or prunes) and even bacon
(prosciutto and pancetta are equally delicious). You can also swap out the
almonds for a pecan or walnut. <span> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Serve these warm with drinks or on top of
vinaigrette- dressed salad greens for lunch or a light supper. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Date and Bacon Rumaki </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Makes 24 hors d’oeuvres</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></h2>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN">24 (twenty
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the shop) </span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext;">Method:</span></span></span></h2>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN">Preheat oven to 400 degrees.</span></span></span></li>
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not to cut all the way through. Remove pit. <span> </span>Place a small amount of goat cheese in
the center of each date. Tuck in an almond and close. Wrap a piece of
bacon around each date. Secure bacon with a toothpick (preferably,
toothpicks that have been pre-soaked in water so that they don’t burn in
the oven). </span></span></span></li>
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sheet. Bake until bacon is cooked through and slightly crispy, about 20 to
25 minutes.</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">I find that quesadillas are a great way to
“clean out the fridge” by using up leftover cooked meats, bits of cheese, sauces
and chutneys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Am I the only one with about
30 different condiments on the inside of my fridge door!? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>David often asks me (in a less than friendly
manner) just how many different red pepper jellies does one really need?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ok, I’ll come clean, I paraphrased what he
usually says…</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Quesdillas can be simple (think beans,
chicken, salsa), comforting (anything with lots of cheese and/or bacon) and
even gourmet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The following recipe for
artichoke, asiago & prosciutto quesadillas is a delicious appetizer that’s
fancy enough to serve company – preferably with a glass of sparkling wine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Here are some other inspirational ideas for
making quesadillas:</span></span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US">caprese-style (tomatoes,
mozzeralla, fresh basil, provolone)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">californian (chicken, avocado,
goat cheese, mango, cranberries) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">philly cheesesteak style (sliced
flank steak or roast beef, provolone, sautéed onions and bell peppers)</span></span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US">blt (bacon, spinach, roasted
tomatoes, mozzerella)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">“pizzadilla” (tomato sauce,
cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">smoked salmon, capers, cream
cheese and dill </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">shrimp, zucchini, corn, basil,
scallions and fontina </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">“nyc deli” – corned beef or
pastrami, mustard, sauerkraut and swiss cheese</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">“thanksgiving-style” – sliced
turkey breast, cranberry cream cheese, mozzarella and roasted butternut squash </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">I could go on and on… once you start making
quesadillas it’s easy to get creative as the options are endless. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Artichoke,
Asiago & Prosciutto Quesadillas</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">(makes one quesadilla – recipe easily doubles)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">ingredients</span></b></span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US">2 (two) flour tortillas</span></span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US">1/3 (one-third) cup asiago
cheese, grated</span></span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US">¼ (one-quarter) cup mozzerella
cheese, grated</span></span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US">1/3 (one-third) cup artichokes,
drained and chopped/sliced</span></span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US">2 (two) slices proscuitto</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">method</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Grate asiago and mozzerella
cheeses. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drain and chop artichokes </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Lay one tortilla on a clean
work surface. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle with asiago and
mozzerlla, top with chopped artichokes and 2 slices of proscuitto. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Top with another tortilla, press to flatten.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Heat flat top grill to medium
high and lightly brush grill with canola or other vegetable oil. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grill each side until golden, about 1 – 1½ (one
to one-and-a-half) minutes per side. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alternatively,
grill in well-oiled frying pan. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Watch
closely as quesadilla’s can burn easily. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">On David’s mother’s
birthday in November, I like to prepare for him one of the dishes he most often
associates with her. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Usually, it’s
crepes with crispy bacon, syrup and cinnamon… sometimes it’s a dessert.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">He always
appreciates the effort which makes me want to continue the tradition every
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although they’ll never meet her in
this life, (she’s been deceased for twenty-five years), I’m hoping that our
sons John and Michael will be able to somehow connect with their paternal
grandmother through these dishes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Next week,
pineapple delight ambrosia will be making an appearance in our home. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is an easy, no-bake, recipe that serves a
crowd – you can halve the recipe (use an 8 inch by 8 inch pyrex dish instead)
without difficulty. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a nice recipe
to make in the dead of winter, when local fruits aren’t available. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“Pineapple Delight” Ambrosia </span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">(recipe is for a 9
inch x 13 inch pyrex / glass dish)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">ingredients for base crust</span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">4 – 5
(four to five) tablespoons butter, melted</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">2
(two) cups graham crumbs </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">4
(four) tablespoons granulated sugar </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">ingredients for butter layer</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">1
(one) cup butter, should be soft, at room temperature </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">1
(one) teaspoon pure vanilla extract </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">2
(two) large eggs, at room temperature </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">2
(two) cups icing sugar </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">ingredients for whipped cream/pineapple layer</span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">2
(two), 14 (fourteen) ounce cans crushed pineapple, drained well</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">750
(seven hundred fifty) mL whipping cream, 35%</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">2
(two) teaspoons pure vanilla extract </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">3
(three) tablespoons granulated sugar, or more if you like (to your taste)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">2-3
(two to three) tablespoons graham crumbs, for garnish</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">method for base crust</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Stir together graham crumbs, sugar and
melted butter and mix well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spoon crumb
mixture into 9” x 13” pan and flatten to form the base crust. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This crust is somewhat crumbly, so if you like
your crust firmer, add more butter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place
pan in the refrigerator.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">method for butter layer</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: normal;">Using a hand or stand
mixer, beat butter, vanilla and eggs together. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add icing sugar a little at a time and
continue beating. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep an eye on the
icing sugar you need, it may be more or less, as it depends on your eggs. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You should have a thick, but smooth creamy
mixture. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember the butter in this
mixture will harden once refrigerated.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Carefully spoon this mixture over the base crust,
taking care not to disturb the graham crust. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Refrigerate again.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">method for whipped cream/ pineapple layer:</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Add vanilla to whipping cream and beat
well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As cream begins to fluff up,
slowly add sugar and finish beating. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
whipped cream should be firm, but be careful not to over beat.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-style: normal;">Gently fold well-drained
pineapple into whipped cream by hand. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spread
this mixture over the butter layer evenly. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pan will be filled to the brim. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle graham crumbs over the whipped cream layer.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wrap with plastic seal and refrigerate. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chill a few hours before serving (so the butter
layer can firm up).</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-47233720919792724012012-10-24T15:18:00.000-04:002012-11-03T15:18:32.052-04:00recipe: Italian Inspired Meatloaf
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">If you’re a regular reader of this column (or
my monthly newsletter) then you’ll definitely recognize the name “Tina
Roberts”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tina is a friend, fellow
foodie and cookbook author.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
featured many of her recipes over the years. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tina’s “Two Sisters” cookbook, published in
2011, is a Canadian best seller.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">November 14<sup>th</sup> is World Diabetes
Day and five percent of the net profits from Tina’s cookbook go to support JDRF
(Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tina’s nephew, Jonny, has type 1 diabetes (juvenile) and was diagnosed
on his 11th birthday. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was also one of
the cookbook testers - Jonny loves to cook and invent recipes - just like Tina.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">One of his favourite recipes is the
"Italian-inspired Meatloaf", featured on page 49 of his aunt’s
cookbook. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Three million Canadians have diabetes -
with only ten percent having type 1 (juvenile) diabetes - they can't adjust
diet or exercise to manage their diabetes - they have absolutely no insulin
production in their body – so they must monitor their blood sugar and make
insulin injections.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Most recently, Jonny received an insulin
pump from </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Sick</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">
</span><st1:placename><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Kids</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Hospital</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Toronto</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"> and he has an electronic device which
makes it easier to measure blood sugar levels, calculate carb ratios and the
amount of insulin needed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before that,
he needed upwards of fourteen needles, every single day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Tina says “I hope with cookbook sales, more
awareness is raised about type 1 diabetes, and with my donations to JDRF we can
find a cure!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">The “Two Sisters” cookbook can be found at
my shop (Dana Shortt Gourmet), Relish Cooking Studio, Vincenzo’s, The University
of Waterloo bookstore, </span><span class="usercontent"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Aesthetica Face + Body and the
Framing + Art Centre<span style="color: #333333;">. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;">For more
information and free recipes, please visit Tina’s website at: <a href="http://%20www.inspiredmenus.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>www.inspiredmenus.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="usercontent"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Tina’s Italian
Inspired Meatloaf <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">This
meatloaf can be served warm or at room temperature. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thickly sliced, it also makes an incredible
meatloaf sandwich – crusty bun, mayonnaise, sliced tomato, and some caramelized
onions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">2 (two) lbs. medium or lean ground beef<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">½ (one-half) lb. ground pork<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">1 (one) medium Spanish onion, minced<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">3 (three) cloves garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">½ (one-half) cup minced Italian parsley<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">2½ (two-and-a-half) cups fresh breadcrumbs<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">2 (two) large eggs<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">1 (one) cup tomato juice<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">1 (one) tbsp. </span></span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Dijon</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"> mustard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">1 (one) tsp. kosher salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">1 (one) tsp. freshly ground black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">1 (one) tsp. red hot cayenne pepper sauce<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">½ (one-half) tsp. Worcestershire sauce<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">8 (eight) oz. sliced smoked mozzarella, mild
Provolone, or fontina cheese<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">method<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Gently </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">mix ground meats, onions, garlic, parsley, and
breadcrumbs in a large bowl until just combined. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add eggs, juice, mustard, salt, pepper, pepper
sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and combine until just combined.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Preheat</span></b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"> oven to 350˚F. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Line a baking sheet with foil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Place </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">a 13 x 18-inch sheet of parchment paper on your
counter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shape meat on paper into a 10 x
15-inch square rectangle. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arrange cheese
in an even layer over meat mixture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Start </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">at the long end of the rectangle, roll up meat like a
jellyroll, and pat ends gently to form a loaf. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using paper as a guide, transfer paper and
meatloaf onto baking sheet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake
meatloaf for 60 to 80 minutes or until juices run clear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Tip:</span></b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">You can also
omit the cheese and bake the meat mixture in a large loaf pan. </i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-44163470051849353102012-10-10T08:26:00.000-04:002012-10-12T08:26:40.952-04:00recipe: michelle's oatmeal cookies<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Many
of you with children will agree that there is a short window of time when
a newborn does nothing but eat & sleep. If you’ve just had your
first baby, or if along with your newborn, you also have an older child
in school all day, you just may find an hour or two for yourself each
day in those first few weeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Our
second son, Michael, was born in the spring while our four-year-old John
was still in school. For the first couple of weeks, little Michael slept
well & soundly so between walks with baby Mike and visits to see him
from well-wishing friends and family, I did some baking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My
sister in law, Michelle, had her second baby, also a boy, a few months
earlier (we’re now at four boys – so including their fathers,
we have enough bodies for a hockey team! – albeit a very tired one
in need of a second line…). She brought over some of her delicious
oatmeal cookies one day and we were hooked. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Michelle
shared the recipe with me and I think I made these about four times in
two weeks! It’s a good thing that nursing burns so many calories…
and that I don’t have the time to bake anymore. I added chocolate
chips and additional raisins to the original recipe – you can leave
these out if you wish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>michelle’s
oatmeal cookies</b> <br />
(recipe adapted from Anna Olson)<br />
(makes about 36 small cookies)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>ingredients</b></span></div>
<ul>
<li>
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<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">½
(one-half) cup unsalted butter, at room temperature</span></div>
</li>
<li>
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<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
1 (one) cup packed brown sugar</span></div>
</li>
<li>
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<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">¼
(one-quarter) cup white sugar </span></div>
</li>
<li>
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<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1
(one) egg, at room temperature </span></div>
</li>
<li>
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<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1
(one) teaspoon pure vanilla extract </span></div>
</li>
<li>
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<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1¼
(one-and-one-quarter) cups all purpose flour </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2
(two) tablespoons cornstarch – adding cornstarch is the trick
to making the cookies stay soft!</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">½
(one-half) teaspoon baking soda </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">½
(one-half) teaspoon salt </span></div>
</li>
<li>
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<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">¾
(three-quarters) teaspoon cinnamon </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1
(one) cup regular rolled oats </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1
(one) cup raisins </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1
(one) cup chocolate chips </span></div>
</li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>method</b></span></div>
<ul>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Preheat
oven to 350 C.</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the butter and both sugars together
until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda,
salt and cinnamon. Add to butter mixture in 2-3 (two to three) additions
and gently mix to combine.</span></div>
</li>
<li>
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<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
Add in oats, raisins and chocolate chips. Gently stir with a wooden
spoon until evenly distributed. </span></div>
</li>
<li>
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<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Drop
the dough by tablespoonfuls onto parchment lined or greased baking
sheets, leaving space between each cookie.</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
Bake the cookies for 11-14 (eleven to fourteen) minutes, until lightly
browned. The cookies will look very soft coming out of the oven –
let them sit on the baking sheet for 5 or 10 (five or ten) minutes
and then remove to a rack to cool</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-77915711490659077532012-09-26T08:24:00.000-04:002012-10-12T08:24:19.165-04:00recipe: mashed sweet potatoes with goat cheese<div align="left">
<span style="color: #503019; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong><br /></strong></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong></strong></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It’s
funny how our taste buds change over the years. I was definitely a picky
eater as a kid – I wouldn’t eat fish, shellfish, “weird”
sauces like mayonnaise, most vegetables, olives, strong cheeses, among
other items I’m sure... </span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It
took until my late teens for me to become more adventurous and open to
different foods and cuisines. Now, I couldn’t imagine not enjoying
things like caramelized onions, sundried tomatoes or salmon. But I’m
guessing that to the taste buds of many youngsters, some flavours are
just too strong to be enjoyed (at least the first or second sampling).
</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As
a kid, I clearly remember feeling annoyed that good food was “ruined”
by strong or strange ingredients – why, why, why did Mom have to
add booze to perfectly good custard, pound cake and fruit? This recipe
for mashed sweet potatoes with goat cheese is a perfect example of something
that I would have loathed as a kid but absolutely love now. </span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This
would be a great side dish to your upcoming Thanksgiving turkey dinner
– don’t forget the brandied orange cranberry sauce! (recipe
available at www.danashortt.ca) and of course a separate side bowl of
, plain Yukon gold mashed potatoes for the kids.</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>mashed
sweet potatoes with goat cheese </strong></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>ingredients</strong></span></div>
<ul>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
6 (six) pounds sweet potatoes</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
6 (six) tablespoons butter, melted</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">½
(one-half) cup heavy cream or milk </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">½
(one-half) cup goat cheese (plain) or try “woolwich dairy”
cranberry cinnamon goat cheese for a twist</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
1 teaspoon salt </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">pepper
to taste </span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>method</strong></span></div>
<ol>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
Preheat the oven to 400 F.</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
Prick each sweet potato with a fork a few times. Wrap each potato
in tin foil and place on a foil lined baking sheet. </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Bake
until tender, about 1 – 1 ¼ hours. </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Remove
sweet potatoes from oven and let cool slightly. Halve sweet potatoes
and scoop out flesh into a large bowl. Add melted butter, cream, crumbled
goat cheese and salt. Mash until smooth and season to taste with pepper.
</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">note:
if you’re a goat cheese lover like me, try crumbling additional
goat cheese on top of the mashed sweet potatoes before serving. </span></div>
</li>
</ol>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-13512734733161246822012-09-12T08:22:00.000-04:002012-10-12T08:22:50.273-04:00recipe: the best sweet pickled peppers<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">These
are the best sweet red peppers I have ever had the pleasure of eating.
The recipe comes from David’s cousin, Gabriella Sacchetti, the daughter
of his Zia (Aunt) Maria, both of whom are wonderful cooks. I have written
about both of them before – Zia has the vegetable garden of my dreams,
as well as a coldroom filled to the brim with preserved fruits and vegetables,
sauces, prosciutto and of course, plenty of homemade wine. </span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Whenever
we head up to Thunder Bay, Zia always prepares for us something special
to take back home. David and our son John were up there in August for
a quick three day trip. They returned with a huge box of her amazing biscotti
– made the day after he arrived so that they would be as fresh as
possible. Although it was painful, we felt duty-bound to share them with
my family here in Waterloo.</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Over
the years, Gabe and Zia Maria have both shared various cooking memories
with me – one being their annual “red pepper day”, where
a handful of ladies would gather to pickle and preserve bushels of red
peppers on a late summer day. </span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Gabe
sent us a care package when we were first married and also after our first
son, John was born. These peppers were the most coveted item in the box.
I hope that you enjoy these peppers as much as we do – on pizza,
pasta, in salads, in sandwiches, alone on fresh or toasted bread, or straight
out of the jar.</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>gabe’s
pickled sweet red peppers </strong><br />
yields: approx. 34 (thirty-four), 250 (two hundred fifty) mL jars</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>ingredients</strong></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>ingredients
peppers</strong></span></div>
<ul>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
25 (twenty-five) lbs. sweet red peppers, sliced into ¼ (one-quarter)
inch strips</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
pickling salt (coarse salt)</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>ingredients
pickling liquid</strong></span></div>
<ul>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
8 (eight) cups water</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
4 (four) cups white vinegar</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
4 (four) cups brown sugar</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
3 (three) cups vegetable oil</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
2-3 (two to three) hot Serrano peppers (optional)</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>ingredients
seasoning</strong></span></div>
<ul>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
12 (twelve) large garlic cloves, peel and minced (about 8 (eight)
tbsp)</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
1 (one) cup flat leaf Italian parsley, fresh and minced finely </span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>method</strong></span></div>
<ol>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Prepare
the Peppers the Day Before Canning. Wash, core and slice peppers into
thin strips. In a large stainless steel bowl, layer sliced peppers
alternating with pickling salt sprinkled over each layer. Place a
new plastic bag over top of the peppers, then a large round pot lid,
and weigh it down with books. Let this sit overnight. Don’t
be surprised how much they reduce in volume.</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
Prepare the Pickling Liquid. Combine water, vinegar, brown sugar,
oil, and hot peppers in a large pot. Bring to a boil to dissolve sugar.</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
Pickle the Peppers. Remove peppers from salt bowl. Drain peppers but
do not rinse. Add drained peppers to pickling liquid in batches (so
that juice covers peppers). Four batches should just about do it for
this recipe. Bring each batch back to a boil and remove from pickling
liquid using a slotted spoon/scoop. Place in a large stainless steel
bowl.</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
Season the Pickled Peppers (optional). Add garlic and parsley to the
peppers. Quantities are approximate, so season to your own taste.
Gently toss with a silicone spatula to avoid damaging the peppers.</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
Fill & Process the Preserve Jars. Use your own method.</span></div>
</li>
</ol>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-81352408712203173242012-08-29T08:19:00.000-04:002012-10-12T08:20:08.461-04:00recipe: grilled beef tenderloin with chocolate sauce<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Grilled
beef tenderloin with dark chocolate sauce??? Yes, you read that correctly.
I know that it might sound a little (or very) odd, depending on how daring
you are in the kitchen, but you’ll have to trust me on this one.
</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This
recipe is a play on the mole sauce of Mexican cuisine – mole is
the general name for a number of sauces (red, yellow, black, green, etc.)
which always include some sort of chili pepper and sometimes even chocolate.
</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I’ve
adapted this recipe from celebrity chef Ted Reader – I was once
his cooking assistant at Dish Cooking Studio – this was one of the
recipes that he featured for a grilling class. Ted was a ton of fun to
work with, and his recipes are delicious, fun and unique (and always fattening…)
but this one is worth every calorie.</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The
original recipe calls for smoked white chocolate and Godiva chocolate
liqueur, but I’ve adapted it to use dark chocolate instead. The
sauce is still quite sweet, so I suggest that you serve it with something
sharp and/or slightly bitter to offset its richness – sautéed
rapini (also known as broccoli rabe) works well. Also, don’t forget
the garlic mashed potatoes!</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I
made this dish for my husband during the first year that we dated. He
was quite hesitant and rather skeptical before cutting into his steak
and dipping it into the sauce – but to this day he still talks about
how surprised he was to find that the chocolate went so well with the
beef.</span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>grilled
beef tenderloin with chocolate sauce</strong></span></div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>ingredients
for beef</strong></span></div>
<ul>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">4
(four), six ounce beef tenderloin filets, about 1½ (one-and-one-half)
inches thick </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2
(two) tablespoons good quality olive oil</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
2 (two) tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar </span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>ingredients
for sauce</strong></span></div>
<ul>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2
(two) tablespoons butter</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
1 (one) clove garlic, minced</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
1 (one) small shallot, finely chopped</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
1/2 (one half) jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
3/4 (three quarters) cup heavy cream</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
1/2 (one half) cup 70 % dark chocolate (or 80-90%, if you prefer),
coarsely chopped </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2
(two) teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
salt and pepper to taste</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>method</strong></span></div>
<ul>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Place
olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a large ziplock bag and shake, add
steaks and coat with marinade. Marinate steaks for a few hours or
overnight if desired (leave in fridge)</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
Remove steaks from fridge and marinade, season with salt and pepper.
</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Preheat
the grill to medium high. </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">To
prepare the sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Sauté
the garlic, shallot and jalapeno for 1-2 (one to two) minutes until
tender. Add in ¼ (one-quarter) cup of the cream and bring to
a boil. </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Reduce
the heat to low and stir in some of the chocolate, a little at a time,
alternating with the remaining cream.</span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
Gently bring up to a low boil and let simmer for a few minutes until
thick. Add fresh thyme and season to taste with salt and pepper. </span></div>
</li>
<li>
<div align="left">
<span align="left" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Grill
beef tenderloin steaks for 4-5 (four to five) minutes per side for
medium-rare doneness. Serve each steak drizzled with the chocolate
sauce (or on the side to use as a dip). <br />
</span> </div>
</li>
</ul>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span> </div>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span> </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-30285250356331021142012-08-15T12:47:00.002-04:002012-08-15T12:48:16.525-04:00recipe: Spinach Artichoke Dip<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Get your chips and crackers ready for my
new favourite dip recipe! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few weeks
back, we attended a going away party hosted by our friends Kim and Rob. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kim’s a great cook, and accordingly, she
prepared a selection of delicious, one-bite appetizers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>David loved her mini caprese salad in grape
tomato cups, but it was her spinach-artichoke dip that really made me swoon. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who doesn’t love a good dip? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I sheepishly asked Kim for the recipe and she
graciously agreed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to the
recipe, I thought I’d share with you a list of different “dippers” that I’ve
used at our catered events over the years. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
<span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While almost everyone loves to dip potato
chips, tortilla chips and crackers, there are many other delicious options to
try, such as:</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
<span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">sliced apples or
pears </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">steamed or
roasted artichoke hearts</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">roasted, halved
new potatoes </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">roasted, cubed
pieces of sweet potato, butternut squash and/or parsnips</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">roasted broccoli
or cauliflower (medium-sized florets) </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">steamed or
roasted asparagus or fennel</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">cubes of artisan
bread, such as raisin-walnut or potato-rosemary </span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">skewered grapes,
red or green </span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">fried apple chips
(available in bags in the produce section of most grocery stores)</span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">crispy wonton
wrappers <br />
(cut each wrapper into 4 pieces – shallow fry in vegetable oil or lightly
spritz with vegetable oil and bake) </span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">flat pretzel
crackers </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">mini meat or
cheese ravioli, cooked</span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">poached shrimp</span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">sweet Italian
sausage, cooked and sliced into half-inch discs</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">cubes of cooked ham</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">small cocktail
onions </span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">if you’re feeling
REALLY indulgent… crisply-cooked bacon strips!</span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kim’s
Spinach and Artichoke Dip <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">10 (ten) oz.
package frozen leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, and chopped </span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">6 (six) oz. can
artichoke hearts, thinly sliced and patted dry </span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) cup freshly
grated Parmigiano-Reggiano </span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">¾
(three-quarters) cup mayonnaise </span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">¾
(three-quarters) cup sour cream </span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Kosher salt and
freshly ground black pepper <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; vertical-align: top;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">method<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Preheat oven to 425°F.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: top;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">In a large bowl, mix the spinach, artichokes, ¾
(three-quarters) cup of the parmigiano, mayonnaise, sour cream, ½ (half) tsp.
salt, and ¾ (three-quarters) tsp. pepper. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Transfer to a one-quart (or slightly smaller) baking
dish and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ (one-quarter) cup parmigiano.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18pt; vertical-align: top;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Bake on the middle rack until the top browns and the
inside warms through, about 25 (twenty-five) minutes. </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Let cool slightly and serve with dippers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-49871551251698635782012-08-09T13:16:00.000-04:002012-08-09T13:21:52.796-04:00Just Released Extra Virgin Olive Oils!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">*NEW*</span> </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Southern Hemisphere EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS </strong></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>have arrived at Dana Shortt Gourmet!!</strong></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Australian <strong>PICUAL</strong> ~ Fruity, tropical & slightly ripe olive notes, this mild intensity EVOO has a smooth beginning, slightly bitter centre & lingering pepper finsih. Well balanced & crowd pleasing!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chilean <strong>FAVALOSA </strong>(FS-17) ~ Green, grassy EVOO with robust intensity. Well balanced and complex with creamy avocado notes, low bitterness and tomato leaf aromas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chilean <strong>KORONEIKI</strong> ~ Extremely fruity & very pungent, this bold & robust EVOO displays green fruit flavour attributes of green tea, grass & green banana. A black pepper mouth sensation indicative of desirable high phenolic content & freshness lends this EVOO a spicy sensation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Come on in to TASTE these new oils.... Fresh is best!!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-80881833897467584852012-08-01T09:29:00.000-04:002012-08-05T09:30:24.560-04:00recipe: Texas caviar<br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you’re a parent (or grandparent) to one
or more children five years old (or younger), I strongly suggest that you read
this column. </span>
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<span lang="EN-US">Back in May, we were invited to our friends
Martha and Mike’s house for a get together/barbeque. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They live in Breslau
and the air show was on – the kids (and adults) had a blast watching (from the
backyard) the jets roar by directly overhead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">As much fun as this was, there was some lull
time between viewing the different airplanes – but not surprisingly,
super-organized Martha had a plan to keep the kids entertained. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She brought out several paint rollers and
brushes, as well as a few plastic paint trays (all from the dollar store),
filled with water. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kids had a blast
“painting” the fence with water. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
kept six children entertained for at least half an hour, which is no small
feat! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just as they were starting to lose
interest, Martha brought out some sidewalk chalk, which the kids used to create
artwork on the fence… which could be wiped away with the stroke of a paintbrush
or a blast from the water hose, or left for the next big rainfall. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">By now, I’m sure that you may be wondering
what this story has to do with food. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well,
due to Martha’s fun activity (which kept the kids well-occupied), the adults
were actually able to enjoy some uninterrupted conversation (again, no small
feat) while eating a delicious appetizer that Martha prepared. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Martha and Mike are both great cooks and this
healthy dip/salsa was a real crowd-pleaser. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Texas</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"> Caviar </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">ingredients</span></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) can black beans,
drained</span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) can black-eyed peas,
drained</span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) can niblet corn,
drained</span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">2 (two) small cans sweet green
chilies, drained and chopped (Martha uses canned jalapeños)</span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) red onion, diced fine</span></div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) green pepper, diced</span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) red pepper, diced</span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US">5 (five) Roma tomatoes, diced</span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US">salt & pepper to taste</span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US">250 (two hundred fifty) mL
zesty Italian salad dressing</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Mix all ingredients together in
a large bowl <br />
(make the night before serving it so that the flavors can be absorbed). </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US">Serve with nacho chips or pita
chips. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keeps well in fridge
for up to a week.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-17830968853078211032012-07-18T12:29:00.000-04:002012-07-26T13:30:51.297-04:00recipe: citrus olive tapenade and chipotle hummus<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Back in March, I
made the trek down to the Niagara Region to have dinner out with my good friend
Katie. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both Katie and I studied Hotel &
Food Administration at the </span><st1:place><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-US">University</span></st1:placetype><span lang="EN-US"> of </span><st1:placename><span lang="EN-US">Guelph</span></st1:placename></st1:place><span lang="EN-US"> and just like me, Katie’s a “foodie” who’s
always up for a great meal.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Katie took me to a
restaurant in Fonthill called “20 20 Bar & Grill”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It offers a little bit of everything so it was
definitely tough deciding what to order – everything sounded so good. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We settled on calamari (my fav.) and the mezze
dipping platter, which Katie adores. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you’ve never heard of a mezze platter, it can be described as a small selection
of dishes served in the </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-US">Mediterranean</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-US"> and </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-US">Middle
East</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-US"> for lunch or
dinner – very similar to an Italian antipasti platter. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This mezze platter
did not disappoint – and truthfully, we could have shared this alone and been
completely satisfied (even considering we were both pregnant at the time!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The platter consisted of the following:
homemade tzatziki, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">hummus</b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">olive tapenade</b>, grilled pita wedges,
crostini, goat cheese, parmesan, cured meats, sun-dried tomatoes, spiced
olives, marinated vegetables and roasted garlic. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was delicious and a lot of fun to eat. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although the
platter consists of quite a few items, it’s really easy to put together and is
a perfect summertime appetizer or substantial snack to serve to guests. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve prepared a mezze platter for
get-togethers in the past – I love that I can prepare it in advance and that it
doesn’t require any heating. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I prefer to
make my own dips (see recipes below), but you can certainly buy them from your
favourite store to save yourself some time (and dishes to wash).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Citrus
Olive Tapenade <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) cup good-quality whole black olives, pitted <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) tablespoon capers <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two) cloves garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2-3 (</span></span><st1:time hour="14" minute="58"><span lang="EN-US">two to three</span></st1:time><span lang="EN-US">) tablespoons good-quality, fruity olive oil <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) teaspoon orange zest <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">freshly ground pepper to taste <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>method<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Put the garlic into the bowl
of a food processor and blitz for a few seconds until finely chopped. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Add all other ingredients and
blitz using on and off turns (note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a
slightly chunky texture is ideal). <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chipotle
Hummus <o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two) garlic cloves, peeled<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">1 (one) 16 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">¼ (one-quarter) cup fresh lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">1 (one) teaspoon ground cumin<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">1 (one) tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">¼ (one-quarter) cup chipotle flavoured olive oil plus
additional for drizzling <br />
(note: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you can substitute regular
extra-virgin olive oil if desired) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black;">salt and pepper, to taste <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Put the garlic into the bowl of a food processor and blitz for a few
seconds until chopped. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Add all other ingredients except olive oil and blitz for about a
minute. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">With the machine running, slowly add olive oil in a steady stream,
until smooth. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Season to taste with salt and pepper.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-61275851746651609552012-07-04T14:44:00.002-04:002012-07-04T14:44:28.779-04:00recipe: achiote chicken skewers with guava sauce<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">To help work my way through </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span lang="EN-US">Chef</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN-US"> </span><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-US">School</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span lang="EN-US"> at George
Brown, I assisted cooking classes at various schools in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-US">Toronto</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-US">, including
many classes featuring Chef Pam McDonald. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A particularly memorable class that I
thoroughly enjoyed was called “Menu from </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-US">Mexico</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-US">” –
it received rave reviews. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pam started
the evening by teaching the class how to make a squash and chestnut soup with
chipotle cream. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The main course
followed, which consisted of achiote chicken skewers with guava sauce & a
green salad with fried tortilla strips, diced watermelon and queso fresco. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The students were literally licking their
dessert plates – as the crepes with bananas, cajeta (Mexican caramel sauce) and
ice cream was a big winner that evening.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">I love preparing (and eating) theme-based
menus such as this one. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a three
month old baby and a busy four year old at home, there is no chance that I’ll
be heading to </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span lang="EN-US">Mexico</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span lang="EN-US"> anytime soon! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But preparing
this menu (or at least part of it) is the next best thing to getting away. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Achiote
Chicken Skewers with Guava Sauce <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Note: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for best results chicken should marinate
overnight </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1½ (one-and-one-half)
cups fresh lime juice</span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">5 (five) cloves
garlic, minced</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) tablespoon
achiote paste (available at <span class="ft"><span style="color: #222222;">Latin
food stores</span></span>)</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1½ (one-and-one-half)
teaspoons dried oregano </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1½ (one-and-one-half)
teaspoons ground cumin </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2½ (two-and-one-half)
pounds skinless, boneless chicken (thigh meat, cut into one-inch pieces)</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">3 (three)
jalapeno chilis </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) twenty-ounce
jar of guava shells in syrup, strained, 5 tablespoons of syrup reserved, shells
pureed (available at Latin food stores)</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one)
tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">skewers, metal or
bamboo </span></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">method<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Blend one cup
lime juice, garlic, achiote paste, oregano and cumin in processor until smooth.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Season marinade to taste with salt and
pepper. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place marinade in a medium bowl.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add chicken, stir to coat. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cover and refrigerate chicken overnight. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If using bamboo skewers, soak skewers overnight.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Preheat oven to
400 F. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place chilis on a small baking
sheet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roast until soft, about 20
minutes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stem and seed chilis. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transfer chilis to processor. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add pureed guava, reserved guava syrup,
cilantro and remaining half-cup lime juice. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Process until smooth. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Season to taste with salt and pepper. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transfer to medium-sized bowl.</span></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Prepare barbeque
to medium-high heat. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove chicken from
marinade. Divide chicken among about 18
skewers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grill until chicken is cooked, turning once, about 7-9 minutes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve
with the reserved guava sauce.</span> </span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-16359470714093215692012-06-20T09:08:00.001-04:002012-06-20T09:09:28.146-04:00recipe: Relish Cooking Studio’s Tomato & Goat Cheese Tart<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Back in the fall,
I taught a cooking class at the newly-opened “Relish Cooking Studio” on </span><st1:street><st1:address><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Regina Street</span></st1:address></st1:street><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Co-owners Donna-Marie Pye and Maria Burjoski
are dsg customers-turned-friends and they know how much I admire Ina Garten,
a.k.a. the “Barefoot Contessa”, the specialty food shop owner turned celebrity
chef, tv personality and cookbook author.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They asked me if I
would be interested in teaching a class called “barefoot in the kitchen” featuring
my favourite recipes from her seven amazing cookbooks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her original book “The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook”,
published in 2000, is still my favourite. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The spine is broken in several places but I
can’t bear to replace it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway, two nights
before my class, I decided to join in on one that Donna-Marie was teaching. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought it might be a good idea to witness a
class “in action” before teaching one of my own. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The class was called “More Pye Please” and it
focused on both sweet & savoury pies, tarts and pastry techniques. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favourites of the evening were the
blueberry hand-held pies and the tomato and goat cheese tart with cornmeal
crust. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These tarts are
packed with flavor and can be served at room temperature or hot out of the
oven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can be served with a side
salad for lunch (or a light dinner), or can be the wonderful first course at
your next sit-down dinner party.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Relish Cooking Studio’s Tomato & Goat Cheese Tart <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cornmeal
dough<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">¼ (one-quarter) cup sour cream<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">¼ (one-quarter) cup ice-cold water<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">1 (one) cup all-purpose flour<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">1/3 (one-third) cup cornmeal<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">½ (one-half) tsp salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">½ (one-half) cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>topping<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">6 (six) plum tomatoes, roasted (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">see
instructions below</b>)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">1 (one) large package (10 oz. / 300 g) goat cheese, crumbled<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">1 (one) bunch basil, roughly chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">½ (one-half) cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">1 (one) tsp freshly <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ground black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">method<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">In a bowl, combine sour cream and ice
water; set aside and keep cool.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
<div class="ListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">In another bowl whisk together flour,
cornmeal and salt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the butter cubes
and work into flour mixture with a pastry blender or with your fingers, until
mixture is crumbly.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Add the sour cream mixture all at once to
the dry ingredients with a fork.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
dough will form a loose ball and will probably seem too moist, but just mix
together gently and separate it into two even disks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use some flour on your fingers to keep it
from sticking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wrap in plastic wrap and
place in the refrigerator for at least two hours.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">In a bowl combine crumbled goats cheese
and basil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper
and sprinkle with cornmeal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roll out
each disk of dough on a well-floured board to about 11-inches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place each piece of dough onto a cornmeal-sprinkled
pan. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Scatter the goat’s cheese and basil onto
the pastry, leaving about a 1-inch border.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Arrange the roasted tomatoes on top of the cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle with Parmesan and freshly ground
black pepper.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Fold the edges of the tarts up to form
small folds along the edge of the dough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Gently press down with your fingers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(Don’t worry about being so perfect with this... it is supposed to be
very <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">rustic</i></b>.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Bake in a 375 F oven for about 30 minutes
until they are crisp and golden brown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Rotate pans once in oven if necessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Slide tarts out onto a cooling rack and let rest 5 minutes before
cutting like a pizza.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Makes 2 tarts
(each tart serves 4 as an appetizer)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">method:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>roasted tomatoes</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Cut 6 plum tomatoes in half lengthwise
and place on a rimmed baking sheet, cut side up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Drizzle with about 2 tbsp olive oil and
sprinkle with 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried), salt and freshly
ground black pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Roast in a 325 F oven for 1½ to 2 hours
or until tomatoes begin to collapse, brushing occasionally with pan juices.
(Tomatoes can be packed into freezer bag and frozen for up to 6 months.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-89584761254176406282012-06-07T16:04:00.002-04:002012-06-07T16:04:21.845-04:00How to Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil like a Pro<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Olive oils are classified in three levels of intensity, mild, medium, and robust, start with a mild oil.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Pour a teaspoon of olive oil into the small white cup – You may use bread to taste extra virgin olive oils, but if you’re truly interested in the flavour of the oil, use just the cup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Warm the oil: nest the cup in the palm of one hand, and cover the top with your other hand. Gently rock and twist the cup in your hand for about 20 seconds to warm the olive oil. The warming and the “swishing” release the fragrant aromatics in the oil – its “nose.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Raise the cup to your nose but only partially lift your hand from the cup; tuck your nose into the cup, then take a deep whiff of the oil. The first, fragrant “top notes” of the oil (its “nose”) are your clues to its flavour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Make a note of the nose—is it “big” (heavily fragrant), or is there little fragrance at all? Can you identify the characteristics? “Fruity?” “Grassy?” Or, is there something more subtle?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Taste the oil: draw a long, slurpy sip into while curling your tongue upward, taking a fair amount of air into your mouth along with that first sip in order to aerate the oil. Roll the oil across your tongue and all the way to the back of your mouth, allowing your tongue to identify as many aspects of the flavour as possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Okay, now you may swallow the oil -- some people spit at this point. By now your tongue and nose have all the information they need to tell you how it tastes. Note the flavour characteristics as well as descriptors and lingering sensations – even viscosity. Is it fruity? Peppery? Pungent? Bitter? What did you like most? These distinctions will point you toward your favorites, and rule out other oils. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. When you know how to taste and identify the flavours of an extra virgin olive oil, you can start to narrow your choices down the varieties you’ll like. And with the vocabulary to describe them, you can ask for the particular characteristics you enjoy most. You’re on your way to finding a favourite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(thank you to Nate Bradley from Veronica Foods for this tutorial)</span><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Drop by Dana Shortt Gourmet (55 Erb St East, Waterloo ON </span></strong><a href="http://www.danashortt.ca/"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">www.danashortt.ca</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">) to taste over 40 varieties of unflavoured, infused and fused extra virgin olive oils as well as balsamic vinegars and gourmet specialty oils.</span></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-17907221750217726572012-06-06T12:59:00.000-04:002012-06-07T12:59:43.216-04:00recipe: Dana's secret spiced nuts<br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stumped for what to buy Dad for Father’s
Day this year? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why not create something
edible for him instead?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If Dad adores sweets, he’s sure to
appreciate some home-baked treats such as brownies, oatmeal cookies or a fruit
filled pie. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If he loves to barbeque, why not create
your own spice rub or try making Chef Ted Reader’s amazing “bone dust” spice
rub (www.tedreader.com) for grilled steaks, chicken and pork?</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If Dad enjoys watching “the game” with a
cold beer and some snacks, try making your own gourmet snack mix or spiced nut
mixture. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Accordingly, I’ve decided to
share the recipe for my “secret spiced nuts” (as we’ve made a move to balsamic
candied nuts at the shop). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Warning – these spiced nuts are highly
addictive – they were on our food shop menu for seven years – all the way back
to when we opened the doors 2004!</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Secret
Spiced Nuts <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">4 (four) cups
nuts (we used a mixture of pecans and walnuts) </span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">4 (four)
tablespoons unsalted butter</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">3 (three)
tablespoons Worcestershire sauce </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">3 (three)
tablespoons sugar </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one)
tablespoon chili powder</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1/2 (one-half)
teaspoon salt </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) teaspoon
dried oregano </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) teaspoon
dried cumin </span></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">method<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Preheat oven to
350 F. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a medium sized saucepan set
over medium heat, melt butter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add all
other ingredients except nuts and whisk well until combined.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Transfer
butter-spice mixture to a large mixing bowl and add nuts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stir well until all nuts are evenly coated.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Bake on a
parchment lined baking sheet until just slightly sticky – make sure to stir
nuts well, every 5 minutes or so. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
should take about 25-30 minutes in total.</span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-68170545952563275122012-05-23T13:19:00.001-04:002012-05-23T13:19:44.501-04:00recipe: Greek Style Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I’ll never forget the first time I prepared
a meal for my now-husband David. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
the fall of 2001 and I was excited to prepare something special for him. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a true-to-form bachelor, he survived on: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cereal, roast beef sandwiches, eggs &
toast, pasta, beans and rice and take-out slices of pizza. </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I spent quite a bit of time debating what
to make for him, and because we hadn’t been dating for long, I wasn’t aware of
any of his food preferences or aversions for that matter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I settled on spiced pumpkin soup with crème
fraiche and chicken masala with rice. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
guess the old adage “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” is valid
because we’re still together eleven years later. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thank goodness I didn’t stick to my
original plan, which was to prepare Greek style shrimp with tomatoes and feta
cheese. I found out later that he’s not a fan of shellfish or feta! (but being
such a sweetheart, I know he would have “choked it back” and not said a word). </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My husband may not like this dish but I
love it – it’s delicious, super quick and full of flavour. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve it with warm pita bread and spiced
olives – or over pasta (or rice for that matter) if you prefer.</span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Greek-style
Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">¼ (one-quarter)
cup good quality extra virgin olive oil </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) large sweet
onion, finely chopped</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2-3 (</span></span><st1:time hour="14" minute="58"><span lang="EN-US">two to three</span></st1:time><span lang="EN-US">) cloves garlic, minced</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) 28 oz.
can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped, juices reserved</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">½ (one-half)
teaspoon dried oregano </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) bell
pepper, chopped into ¾ (three-quarter) inch pieces </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1½ (one-and-one-half)
pounds medium-large shrimp, peeled and de- </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"> veined </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">½ (one-half)
pound feta cheese (try the Greek feta cheese available at </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"> Vincenzo’s – it’s
amazing!)</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two)
tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two)
tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">freshly ground
pepper to taste (salt is not necessary as the feta cheese is </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"> salty)</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">warm pita bread
and olives, for serving</span></span></span><br />
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</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Heat the olive
oil in a large skillet over medium heat. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the onion and </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"> garlic and cook until soft
but not browned. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the tomatoes, bell
pepper </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"> and oregano. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook until
thickened, about 8 minutes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the
mixture </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"> seems too thick, add some of the reserved juices.</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Add shrimp to the
sauce and cook 2-3 minutes until just pink.</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Pour mixture into
a shallow casserole dish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle with
the feta. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"> in a preheated 425 F oven
for 12-15 minutes or until cheese melts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"> Season to taste with cracked black pepper. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle fresh herbs overtop. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"> Serve with warm
pita bread and olives (or over rice or pasta if preferred). </span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-4144676718941132062012-05-17T14:34:00.001-04:002012-05-17T14:34:06.191-04:00eblast - may long weekend update<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 440px;">
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<span style="color: #724429; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>The
first long weekend of the summer is almost here! </strong></span></div>
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will be offering the following items in our <span style="text-decoration: underline;">fresh fridge</span> from Thursday, May
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that we are closed on Sunday, May 20th and on Monday, May
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<span class="ccFontUpdated" style="color: #724429; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>beef burgers with rosemary and brown butter $8.98/2
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<span class="ccFontUpdated" style="color: #724429; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>"barrie's" local asparagus soup
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<span class="ccFontUpdated" style="color: #724429; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>"barrie's" local asparagus quesadilla with shallots,
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<span class="ccFontUpdated" style="color: #724429; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>various sweet and savoury scones - $8.98 for 8 small
scones or 3 packages for $25 (yields 24 small scones)</strong></span></div>
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<span class="ccFontUpdated" style="color: #724429; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>lots of fresh dips, and of course, our famous cheese
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<span class="ccFontUpdated" style="color: #724429; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>Lastly, on Wednesday, June 20th, we are
celebrating the one year anniversary of our extra virgin olive oil &
balsamic vinegar tasting bar.</strong></em> </span></div>
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<span class="ccFontUpdated" style="color: #724429; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 14pt;">For one day only, we are offering <strong>20% OFF ALL OLIVE
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<span class="ccFontUpdated" style="color: #724429; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 14pt;">Chefs Mark & Emily will also be
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<span class="ccFontUpdated" style="color: #724429; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 14pt;">More info to come in the June newsletter.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What’s the quintessential Mother’s Day gift?
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Breakfast-in-bed, of course. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have so many happy memories of my brother
and me fixing breakfast for our mom on this special day – although I don’t
remember it being anything super-fancy (sorry, Mom). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But as a mother now myself, (to John, 4 years,
and baby Michael, 3 weeks!) even an extra half an hour spent relaxing in bed is
a surely a gift to be treasured. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Below is a delicious recipe to prepare for your
mother (or the mother of your children) this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s rather easy and even relatively young children
can get their hands “dirty” with this one (Dad should fry the French toast
though). This recipe comes from a kids’ cooking class that I taught at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dish Cooking Studio</i> in Toronto, ten
years ago (has it been that long already?). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a hit with the kids during those classes
– and hopefully a hit when those kids made it for their moms. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stuffed
French Toast with Cream Cheese & Strawberries <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(serves 2)<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">4 (four) slices
of whole wheat or white bread <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">4 (four)
tablespoons cream cheese, plain or fruit-flavoured<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">4 (four) large
strawberries, hulled and thinly-sliced <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">3 (three) eggs,
lightly beaten <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">¼ (one-quarter)
cup milk <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1-2 (one to two)
tablespoons butter for frying pan <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">maple syrup, to
taste <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">whipped cream,
optional<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">additional sliced
strawberries, optional<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Spread one
tablespoon of softened cream cheese onto one side of each slice of bread. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scatter thinly-sliced strawberries onto two
slices of the bread. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Top with the
remaining two slices of bread to make two “sandwiches”.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">In a small,
shallow bowl, lightly beat the eggs. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add
the milk and stir to combine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carefully
place the sandwich in the bowl, coating with the egg mixture. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gently turn the sandwich over to coat the
other side. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repeat with the second
sandwich. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Heat and melt
butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ensure that butter has coated the entire
surface of the pan. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carefully add each
French toast sandwich to pan. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cook for
approx. 2 minutes, until bottom side of bread is crisp and light brown in
colour. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a spatula, flip each
sandwich over and cook for another 1-2 minutes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turn off element. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Remove stuffed
French toast from pan and serve with maple syrup and whipped cream and/or
additional sliced strawberries, if desired. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-28515481931236405892012-04-25T13:51:00.001-04:002012-04-25T13:51:25.003-04:00recipe: Jade broccoli with nuts & pancetta<br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love broccoli – if I was forced to eat just
one vegetable for the rest of time, broccoli would be it! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good thing my three-year-old son, John also
likes it – which is surprising, because he doesn’t like to eat much of anything
these days. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At home, the way that I most often prepare
broccoli is by roasting it at 425 F (after tossing it in extra virgin olive oil
and sprinkling with salt and pepper) if you want the step-by-step instructions,
go to: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.danashortt.ca/recipes.htm"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">www.danashortt.ca/recipes.htm</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As much as I enjoy roasted broccoli, I also
love the following two recipes. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first is called “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">jade broccoli</b>”, a recipe that I adapted from an old edition of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Food
and Wine</i></b> magazine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s unusual
because it uses broccoli <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">stalks,</i> which
are often discarded,<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i>rather than the
much more popular florets. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s visually
appealing because you use a vegetable peeler to peel the stalks, which results
in long, thin strands. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The second is called “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">omega 3 broccoli slaw</b>”, a recipe by Dr. Joey Shulman. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I make it a lot – maybe once every two weeks –
and trust me, after you make it once or twice, you don’t even need to refer to
the recipe. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This warm salad of sorts is
delicious, and incredibly easy, because there is no chopping, as it calls for
store-bought broccoli slaw (found in bags in the produce section of any
supermarket) and a package of sliced mushrooms. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Jade
Broccoli with nuts and pancetta <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-US">(serves:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two)
tablespoons unsalted butter</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">¼ (one-quarter)
cup chopped nuts
(use any kind you like or have on hand – pecans, walnuts, pine nuts, almonds,
etc)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">3 (three) cups
broccoli <u>stalks</u>, peeled (I find that a “y-shaped” peeler works best)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1/3 (one-third)
cup pancetta, proscuitto or regular bacon, <u>cooked</u> and chopped, optional<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">salt and pepper
to taste<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">method<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">In a medium sized
skillet set over medium heat, melt butter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once butter is foamy, add the nuts and sauté until
lightly golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add in the cooked pancetta and broccoli
strands; stir to combine. Cook for approx. 2-3 minutes, until broccoli is
crisp-tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Joey’s
Heart-Healthy Omega 3 Broccoli Slaw <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-US">(serves:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2-3)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two)
tablespoons sesame oil</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">12 (twelve) ounce
bag broccoli slaw</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) cup
sliced mushrooms</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">¼ (one-quarter)
cup capers </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">3 (three)
tablespoons soy sauce </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">4 (four) ounces
of herbed goat’s cheese </span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">¼ (one-quarter)
cup crushed walnuts, toasted if desired</span></span></span><br />
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</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">method<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Pour sesame oil
into large non stick skillet on medium heat. Sautee broccoli slaw and mushrooms
until they become slightly limp, cover if possible. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This should take about 4-5 minutes. </span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Add in capers and
soy sauce and stir. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Remove from heat
and top with herbed goat’s cheese and crushed walnuts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-44302791134755131172012-04-11T12:57:00.000-04:002012-04-13T12:59:46.699-04:00recipe: asparagus cigars with prosciutto & asiago<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I recently treated my Mom to high tea at
Langdon Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a quite an indulgence
as we had begun the afternoon with massages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m due to deliver my second child any day now – meaning that I am
painfully aware that being away from home for four hours at a stretch isn’t
going to be a possibility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
wonderful to be able to relax and enjoy uninterrupted conversation and of
course, some delicious food. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After we selected our teas (a difficult
decision, as there were so many to choose from), we were served two varieties
of warm scones accompanied with the most amazing honey butter, devon cream and
preserves.</span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Afterwards, the server appeared with a
tiered serving stand for each of us, both containing a slew of sweets and
savouries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe there were about ten
pieces in total – and they were all delicious. Mom’s favs? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The “</span><st1:place><span lang="EN-US">Lake
Huron</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-US"> trout & orchard apple canapé”
and the “brandy snap honey crisp cream”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I particularly enjoyed the “Forfar Dairy cheddar & </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-US">Niagara</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-US"> pear phyllo purse” and
the “sea buckthorn meringue tartlette” .<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I rarely cook with phyllo pastry at home. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I’m not entirely sure why, as its
delicious and easy to use (once you’ve had the experience of working with it a
few times).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love these crispy
asparagus straws, which appeared on our catering menu for years. These would be
delicious served with afternoon tea, or at your next cocktail party. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Asparagus
Cigars with Prosciutto & Asiago <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(recipe adapted from Martha Stewart) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">24 (twenty-four)
asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">6 (six) sheets
phyllo pastry <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">¼ (one-quarter)
cup butter, melted <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">12 (twelve)
slices prosciutto, cut in half crosswise <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">4 (four) ounces
asiago cheese (or parmesan cheese) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">method<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Blanch the
asparagus in a pot of boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes until just al dente and
bright green.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drain in a colander and
run cold water over the asparagus.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Line a baking
sheet with parchment paper and set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Place 1 sheet of
phyllo on a dry surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep the
remaining sheets covered with a clean, slightly damp towel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brush lightly with melted butter and cut into
4 rectangular pieces, each 5 x 7 inches.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Place 1 piece of
prosciutto on the phyllo, lining it up along 1 short edge of the
rectangle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Arrange an asparagus spear on
top of the prosciutto along the same short edge of the rectangle, letting the
tip lay exposed beyond the top edge of the dough by </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">¾</span><span lang="EN-US"> inch or
so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of asiago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roll up and secure the edge of the dough with
additional butter, if necessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repeat
with the remaining ingredients, transferring the straws onto the prepared
baking sheet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The straws may be made 1
to 2 hours ahead up to this point, covered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">To bake preheat
the oven to 450°F.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sprinkle the top of
the straws with the remaining cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cover the asparagus tips with foil to protect them from the heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve warm, either whole or sliced into bite-size
pieces.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-52990998020225865822012-03-28T18:18:00.000-04:002012-03-30T18:21:23.350-04:00recipe: whole grain lemon blueberry cornmeal muffins<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">My Mom, a.k.a. “Grandma”, has recently
taught my three-year-old son John, a very valuable phrase. While I appreciate
the lesson in manners, “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">it’s not to my taste</i></b>” seems to be
the only thing we hear lately - especially around </span><st1:time hour="18" minute="0"><span lang="EN-US">6 p.m.</span></st1:time><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">John is definitely going through a picky
phase (sigh).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No casseroles, stews or
stir-fry’s for this kid. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All food must
be separate and without sauce – even ketchup!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>At least he still eats a wide variety of fruits and vegetables…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One thing John never has a problem eating
is dessert – big surprise. So I’m doing my best to make sure that any sweets he
eats contain at least a wee bit of nutritional value. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is a recipe for whole grain lemon
blueberry cornmeal muffins. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The recipe
comes from corporate chef, Rachel Bradley, who develops some of the recipes for
the amazing line of olive oils & balsamic vinegars that we carry in the
shop. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rachael says “these muffins may
look sinful but they’re not thanks to the addition of whole wheat flour, lemon
extra virgin olive oil, honey, yogurt, and fresh berries”. These lightly
sweetened muffins are divine served with butter and jam for breakfast or drizzled
with honey and served with afternoon tea. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whole Grain Lemon Blueberry Cornmeal
Muffins </span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two) cups
whole wheat flour or all purpose flour </span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two) cups
ground whole grain corn meal</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one)
tablespoon baking powder </span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) teaspoon
salt</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">1 (one) cup whole
milk</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two) large
eggs </span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">½ (one-half) cup
whole milk yogurt (I used vanilla-flavoured Greek yogurt)</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">½ (one-half) cup
honey</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">½ (one-half) cup
lemon extra virgin olive oil <br />
(you can substitute regular olive oil but the cake won’t be as lemony) </span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">fresh grated zest
from one lemon</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">2 (two) cups
fresh or frozen blueberries<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">method<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Preheat the oven
to 375 degrees F.</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Grease or line
muffin cups or an 8” by 8” brownie pan (when I tested the recipe, I poured the
batter into an 8” by 8” pan to make a “cake” and I had enough left over batter
to make 8 small muffins as well).</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">In a large bowl,
mix together the dry ingredients.</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">In a separate
bowl mix the wet ingredients and lemon zest.</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">In two separate
additions, add the wet ingredients to the dry, scraping down the bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gently fold in the berries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fill the muffin cups about half way with
batter.</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bake in the
center of oven for 20-25 (twenty to twenty five) minutes until a tester
inserted in to the middle comes out clean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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(Note: an 8” by 8” cake will take closer to 40 minutes in the oven). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US">Makes 18-20
standard size muffins or one 8” by 8” cake and 8 small muffins.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390209566463554239.post-70933280325181234952012-03-14T15:41:00.000-04:002012-03-24T15:41:56.402-04:00Ricotta Cake (Italian-style cheesecake)<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My husband David’s
birthday is this month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always look
forward to making him a special dessert to celebrate the occasion. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like my Dad, he’s a hard guy to buy a gift for,
but he will gladly accept a homemade dessert in lieu of a gift! <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Last summer, we
visited David’s family in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Thunder Bay</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Before we left, my father-in-law gave me some of his old cookbooks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I left with several great titles but two stood
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first is entitled “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Modern Priscilla Cookbook</i>”, published
in 1929. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It first belonged to David’s
grandmother. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you can imagine, it’s
held together with an elastic band, but that’s part of its charm – and proof of
its value. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The other is “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Guide to Good Cooking with Five Roses Flour</i>”,
published in 1962. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The second cookbook,
however, has an added bonus – David’s mother’s hand<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-</b>written recipes, included at the back. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of them are written in Italian but I was pleased
to see that the cheesecake recipe (“ricotta cake”) was in English. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I suppose I should say that the “ingredients”
were in English, because there was actually no method listed! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took me a few tries to get it right, but David
assured me that my final creation tasted just like his Mom’s. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a European-style cheesecake, made with
fresh ricotta cheese, so it is not nearly as sweet as North American-style
cheesecakes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To balance out the slight
sweetness of the cake, David insists on drinking it with a cup of strong black
coffee, no sugar. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’ll also gladly, and
without any guilt or apology, eat a big slab of it for breakfast… five days in
a row!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ricotta Cake (Italian-style cheesecake) <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ingredients for crust<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">1¼ (one-and-one-quarter) cups graham cracker crumbs <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">½ (one-half) cup brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">1/3 (one-third) cup unsalted butter, melted <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">1 (one) teaspoon cinnamon <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">2 (two) pounds ricotta cheese (I used extra smooth) <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">2/3 (two-thirds) cup white sugar<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">1/3 (one-third) cup all-purpose flour <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">6 (six) eggs<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">½ (one-half) teaspoon ground cinnamon <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">zest of half a lemon <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">2 (two) teaspoons pure vanilla extract <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">¼ (one-quarter) teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Preheat oven to 350 F. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wrap double layer of heavy-duty foil around
outside of 10” spring form pan. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Combine
graham crackers, sugar, and cinnamon in large bowl, stir well. Drizzle melted
butter over and stir to combine until ingredients are moistened. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Press crumbs onto bottom (not sides) of
springform pan. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bake until crust is slightly
golden, about 15 minutes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transfer to
rack and cool while preparing filling. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reduce
oven temperature to 300 F. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Place the ricotta in a large bowl, stir it as smooth as possible with a
rubber spatula. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add in the sugar and
flour to the ricotta, stir well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stir in
the eggs 2 at a time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add in the
cinnamon, lemon zest, vanilla and salt. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pour
the ricotta mixture into the prepared pan.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span dir="LTR"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Bake for 1 ¾<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- 2 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>hours until light golden in colour, or until
the point of a sharp knife inserted in the centre comes out clean. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cool (it will sink slightly). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cover, and chill until serving. </span></span><span class="plaincharacterwrapbreak"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0