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Orecchiette with Broccoli, Italian Sausage & Chives
A traditional dish from Italy's Puglia region, orecchiette, which means 'little ears,' Orecchiette con la Cima di Rapa e Salsiccia is often made with robust rapini and fresh Italian sausage, however...
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Pan-Seared Sea Bass & Butternut Squash Fregola
Despite its appearance, fregola is not a grain, but an ancient form of pasta from Sardinia, where it's been popular since Ligurian navigators imported it from North Africa during the Middle Ages. The...
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Strangozzi Marinara with Prawns and Monkfish
Seafood pasta is one of the basics of Italian gastronomy, and can vary from region to region: Spaghetti Vongole from Naples, Spaghetti al Nero di Sepia from Venice, Pasta con Le Cozze e Patelle from...
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Guy's Spaghetti Bolognese with Beef & Mushrooms
One of the ultimate comfort foods, Spaghetti Bolognese is like an old reliable friend who shows up just when you need a big hug. Bolognese sauce, known as Ragù alla Bolognese in Italy, is a meat-based...
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Grilled Quail with Smokey BBQ Sauce & Sambal Oelek
These tiny little birds have lots of flavour for their diminutive size. Marinated in a robust Smokey BBQ Sauce spiked with generous spoonfuls of Sambal Oelek, a hot chili-based sauce which is popular...
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Pan Seared Tilefish with Asparagus & Mushroooms
Few fish in the ocean are as delectable as fresh tilefish. Often called 'Poor Man’s Lobster,' tilefish is lean, mild and mouth-wateringly delicious. One of the best techniques for cooking firm white...
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Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, Peperoncino e Guanciale
Five Simple ingredients. One great supper. Aglio e Olio many claim, is the simplest pasta sauce in the entire Italian culinary canon. You don't even need cheese — in fact, some would argue cheese isn't...
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Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas & Vegetables
Light, crunchy and slightly sweet with the addition of honey and dried cranberries in the broth as the quinoa cooks, this colourful Moroccan Quinoa Salad is the perfect side dish for a hot summer lunch...
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Moroccan Beef Kefta with Tahini & Pomegranate
Kefta is traditionally a savoury meat mixture, often of beef or lamb, mixed with fragrant spices of cumin, paprika, and even a bit of cinnamon for some warmth. There are hundreds of varieties of...
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Lamb Chops with Mint & Roast Potatoes on Arugula
Who can resist a lovely fresh, lean and tender New Zealand rack of lamb, simply seasoned and roasted or pan fried with a handful of roast potatoes and a bright green salad? Quick, easy, healthy and...
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Hugh's Pear & Almond Cake: A Luscious Dessert
There is something very warm and comforting about the sweet buttery aroma of a home made cakey confection as it comes out from the oven. It's a seductive smell that's pretty hard to resist, so why...
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Chilled Lobster with Lemon Dill Cream & Sliced Lemon
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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Nigella Lawson's Gluten-Free Venetian Carrot Cake
Not all carrot cakes are created equal, especially where Nigella is concerned. This recipe, "originating from Venetian Jews, which sounds refreshingly medieval, made as it is from ground almonds,...
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Langdon Hall: A Weekend Getaway during COVID
Considered to be one of the top hotels in Canada, Langdon Hall was originally built as a Federal Revival mansion by the famous New York Astor family at the turn of the 20th-century. The property still...
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Langdon Hall Garden Dinner: Candles & Twinklelights
Arriving for a socially distanced al fresco dinner under the Camperdown Elm at Langdon Hall for our first getaway during the pandemic, we enjoyed a lovely summer cocktail overlooking the lily pond, as...
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Langdon Hall Breakfast: Lobster, Eggs & Croissant
A lovely breakfast in the garden at Langdon Hall, with warm flakey croissant and homemade preserves, Coconut Yogurt with pineapple, a hot frothy cappuccino, and Scrambled Eggs with Lobster artfully...
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Cory & Richards 3-Course Dinner: An Autumn Feast
Spending time with great friends is special at the best of times, but in the midst of a global pandemic, it's special beyond words. Beginning with a guided tour of our dear friends Cory and Richard's...
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Cauliflower Gratin with Cheddar Béchamel Sauce
Luscious, creamy, cheesy and delicious, there's nothing like a whole cauliflower, smothered and baked in a béchamel sauce, enriched with aged cheddar cheese and a spoonful of english mustard. It's...
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Luscious Pumpkin Cheesecake with Praline Sauce
Like many Thanksgiving traditions, it's sometimes fun to "shake things up a bit", like this luscious Pumpkin Cheesecake with buttery graham-cracker crust and decadent Pecan Praline Sauce. A fabulously...
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Boeuf Vigneronne: Françoise Bernard's Beef Stew
The grande dame of popular French cuisine, Francoise Bernard set out to make classic French dishes accessible for everyone, paring away unnecessary flourishes to get down to a recipe's true essence....
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