Staart the caaaar. STAART THE CAAAAR!!! For those of you focused on the food aspect of the insanity that was the Ikea Winnipeg grand opening on November 28, you’re after only one thing. Meatballs. Maybe you bypassed the carefully constructed avenues of thoughtfully merchandised product, ignorning the items you’re about to need placed just as you need […]
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RSS feed for this sectionRecipe: Salmon & Provolone Mini-Quesadillas
Makes 24 slices Ingredients 1 cup (250 ml) grated Canadian Provolone 1 can salmon (213 g), drained 3/4 cup (180 ml) salsa 2 or 3 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely diced green pepper 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely diced red pepper 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro Fresh or dried hot […]
Recipe: Oysters Mignonette
Alleged aphrodisiac, classic champagne companion this is a beautiful appetizer that’s easy to prepare. Ingredients 1 Cup diced shallots 3/4 Cup red wine vinegar 1/4 Cup dry red wine 1/4 Cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper 20 Oysters 1/4 Cup chopped fresh chives Directions In a medium bowl […]
Recipe: Candied Bacon
Ingredients ½ pound bacon (10 strips) ¼ cup sugar Dash ground cinnamon (optional, to taste) Pinch ground coriander (optional, to taste) Pinch ground chile powder (optional, to taste) Directions If using spices, stir them into the sugar and mix evenly. Lay the bacon in one tight layer in the heaviest, widest skillet you have, and […]
Recipe: Scotch Eggs
Okay, I know, technically it’s not a Scottish dish–it’s claimed to have been invented by the British department store Fortnum & Mason in 1738. I loved these as a kid, and they’re my constant companion whenever I visit the homeland. Although they’ve never gained a following in North America, Winnipeg’s Toad in the Hole Pub […]
Manitoba Bison Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Chef Terry Geretta of Mise Bistro shared this recipe at the MLCC chef series course I attended. It’s a crowd pleasing appy I’ve served to much applause over the years: Blueberry & Bison Stuffed Beef Tenderloin 1 piece beef 3cm x 6-10 cm, hammered out scallopini style 2-3 oz ground bison 2 tbsp sun-dried blueberries […]
Rice Paper Rolls with Sweet Soy
Chef Terry Geretta of Mise Bistro shared this recipe at the MLCC chef series course I attended. It’s an easy to make and crowd pleasing appy I’ve served to many friends over the years: Ingredients Rice Paper Wrappers Chow Mein noodles (prepared) Fine julienned carrot Fine julienned red bell pepper Fine julienned green bell pepper […]
Candied Beef with Rice Paper Rolls and Sweet Soy
Chef Terry Geretta of Mise Bistro shared this recipe at the MLCC chef series course I attended. It’s an easy to make and crowd pleasing appy I’ve served to many friends over the years: INGREDIENTS 6 oz beef tenderloin 1/4 cup honey 1 tbsp pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce* Salt & pepper Corn starch […]