RECIPES

from The Bar Chef  Symphony #5 Adapted from a drink I dreamed up while giving my son a bath – I smelled his cucumber and melon soap and thought the combination would be amazing in a cocktail – this is one of my favourite creations, hands down, and one of my best-selling cocktails.  This drink […]

from The Bologna cookbook INGREDIENTS • 1 slice bologna (1/8” thick), julienned • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp butter • 2 tbsp finely chopped onion • 1 green onion, diced • ¼cup finely chopped green pepper • ¼ cup finely chopped red pepper • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 small potato, shredded

from Eating These Foods Make Me… Why not make it even more fun by throwing a pizza party and get the whole family involved. Set up a pizza station and put a selection of ingredients into bowls, make it visually appealing and easy for the kids to see the range of things they can choose

from New Brunswick’s Mermaid, Crystal Richard  Servings: 2 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup of cooked New Brunswick Coldwater Shrimp  1 baguette or 2 croissants or 2 hot dog buns – you pick! Fresh dill – use as much or as little as you’d like Fresh chives – use as much or as little as you’d like

from Dreena’s Kind Kitchen Calling all avocado lovers! Use as is for an all-around rich yet punchy dressing. Or, amp up the seasonings (as noted) for an avocado-based “kind” Caesar dressing. Either way, this recipe will guac your world! Makes about 1½ cups Ingredients: 3/4 cup avocado flesh (about 1 medium avocado) 1/2–1 teaspoon Dijon

from Honey Although these little skewers make for a great cocktail item, they can easily be made larger and served as a starter or part of a buffet. Makes 24 skewers Serves 6-8 as an appetizer Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each cut into 12 (1-inch) cubes 1 ½ lb lean pork leg, cut

(or chicken/pork/tempeh) from Beary Berry Honey  This is an easy-to-make version of the Chinese take-away favourite. Adapted for Porkapalooza from a recipe by Elaine Wilson. Serves 4 to 6 as part of a multi-course Chinese meal. Ingredients: 500 gr chicken, pork, or beef sliced into pieces that are 1/4″ x 1/4″ x 2″ — Marinade —1 tsp cornstarch1

from Culinary Herbs Haydari (hay-dar-ee) is a Turkish yogurt sauce or dip, delicious as meze (appetizer), with meat kebabs, meatballs called kofte and pita bread.  Prepare sauce a couple of hours ahead of time for best flavour. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 pounds whole “rainbow” carrots (about 2 bunches, approximately 12 carrots) 1 tablespoon sunflower

from Jennifer Robson, The Gown My mother made a version of this in the 1970’s; I have updated it with ingredients that are readily available today, if not necessarily to cooks of 1947.  This is the dish that came to mind when I tried to think of something that Miriam would have made, and though

from Seasoned Plate This is a take on an Italian classic.  It’s rich and creamy, versatile, and very delicious.  Let’s learn how to make fancy restaurant quality meals at home! Serves: 2 people Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 6 large Sea Scallops (3 per person) – this can be substituted with