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Decadent Chocolate Gelato Siciliano
Gelato, the famous Italian ice cream, is considered by many to be the finest in the world. In the late 1600s Sicilian ice cream makers were famous throughout Italy, creating their frozen delicacies...
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Tomato Basil Bruschetta & Red Pepper-Goat Cheese
With the warmer weather here, it's time to indulge in your favourite summer recipes. A delicious and easy appetizer, there's no other recipe that shouts summer than this classic Tomato & Basil...
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Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Goat Cheese, Basil & Olives
Zucchini are one of my favourite vegetables, so imagine my surprise when I found out that it's not really a vegetable. Botanically speaking it's actually a fruit, the swollen ovary of the female...
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Jackie's Chilled Carrot Soup with Cumin & Lime
One of the wonderful things about being invited away for a cottage weekend, is often the opportunity to meet new friends and discover fabulous new recipes, like this delicious Chilled Carrot Soup with...
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Compass Lakeside Grill Overlooking Bronte Marina
Overlooking Bronte Outer Harbour Marina on the shoreline of Lake Ontario, is Compass Lakeside Grill, tucked away on the main floor of Oakville's Harbour Banquet & Conference Centre, set within...
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Muskoka Heirloom Tomato, Basil & Asiago Salad
There's nothing like farm fresh Ontario heirloom tomatoes still warm from the vine. Garnished with some good quality olive oil, some lovely chopped basil, a healthy shaving of tangy Asiago cheese and a...
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Creamy Spinach & Cheese Gratin
Classic creamed spinach is transformed into a luscious, rich and decadent cheesy gratin, in this quick and easy recipe for Spinach Gratin. A sexy little side dish when served in individual ramekins,...
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Classic Pot de Crème au Chocolat with Grand Marnier
This classic French dessert, loved for its rich, dark and intense chocolate flavour, is surprisingly simple to make. Pot de Crème au Chocolat are tiny pots of rich chocolate custard, similar to...
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Ki: Inspired Modern Japanese Cuisine at BCE Place
Ki is Japanese for pure; undiluted; raw. It's also the name of a magnificent modern Japanese restaurant nestled on the northwest corner of BCE Place at the corner of Wellington and Bay, in Toronto's...
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Venezuelan Arepas Reina Pepiada & Alfajores
Simón Bolívar was one of the most important leaders of Spanish America's successful struggle for independence. Often referred to as a hero, he's credited with contributing decisively to the...
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The Bymark Burger with Brie de Meaux & Truffle Aïoli
Celebrated chef Mark McEwan scandalized Torontonians a number of years ago by making one of Canada's most expensive, and famous $35 truffled Bymark Burger. That was before words like 'grass-fed,'...
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Lamb Chermoula: A Sensational Summer Treat
Grilled Lamb Chermoula is one of my favourite summer recipes. Fabulously fragrant and wonderfully aromatic, it's best grilled on the barbeque, making it a perfect dish for the warm summer months....
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Salmon Mousse with Sour Cream, Celery & Dill
This smooth and creamy Salmon Mousse looks especially festive when it's unmolded and garnished with sliced lemon, dill and an olive slice for the eye! Okay, maybe it's a little retro, but fish molds...
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Mom's Summer Peach Crisp
A luscious peach crisp is one of my favourite ways to celebrate sweet ripe peaches when they're at their best in mid to late summer. This recipe is an adaptation of my Mom'sfamous Peach Crisp, which...
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Steamed Mussels with Curried Coconut Broth
This tropical twist on the French classic Moules Marinières serves up briny mussels in a tangy coconut broth enhanced with ginger, lime leaves, lemongrass, shallots and red curry paste. Light and...
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Handmade Pecan & Dried Cranberry Chocolates
These lovely handmade chocolates are addictive little critters. Made with only a handful of ingredients, they're ridiculously simple to make and are absolutely delicious. You can use either milk or...
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Lobster Salad with Lemon Dill Cream Mayonnaise
Fresh steamed lobster and a flavoured mayonnaise such as Lemon Dill Cream, and you have all the ingredients for a luscious and decadent lunch. Classic Lobster Salad usually combines the lobster meat...
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Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Orange Almond Cake
Light, moist and absolutely delicious, this gluten-free and dairy-free Orange and Almond Cake is easy to make and is a healthy alternative for those with both a gluten and lactose intolerance. The...
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The Water's Edge Grill at Muskoka's Lake Joseph Club
Perched on the shore of Lake Joseph in magnificent Muskoka, The Water’s Edge Wine Bar & Grill is a charter member of Savour Muskoka, whose mission is to offer a wide selection of regional culinary...
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Quinoa with Olives & Cranberries in Citrus Vinaigrette
The words gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian are not words that comes into my day-to-day culinary lexicon. I am blessed, and forever grateful, that I don't suffer from any food allergies, and apart...
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