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Tag Archives: crostini
Traditional beef tartare
Top quality ingredients shine in this classic dish! I’ll never forget the first time I tasted beef tartare. I’d avoided it out of unfounded fears about eating raw beef, but curiosity eventually got the better of me and I was … Continue reading
Tuna crudo with shaved vegetables and lime vinaigrette
A flavour explosion that’s as pretty as it is delicious! Many global cuisines feature raw or barely-cured fish and while I have sampled many different varieties, I keep coming back to Italian-style crudo. This simple preparation features thinly sliced raw … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, Entertaining, fish, seafood
Tagged Chardonnay, crostini, crudo, elegant appetizer, how to serve tuna, La Crema, lime vinaigrette, raw tuna, tuna
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Smoked Cheddar Stuffed Meatballs with Cheesy Beer Sauce
Meatballs are the perfect party food. A perennial favourite, these one-bite wonders are simple to prepare, versatile to serve and easy to eat. You can make them as plain or as spicy as you like, and dish ‘em up with … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, Entertaining, Make Ahead, Meat
Tagged cheddar-beer sauce, crostini, ground beef, make-ahead, meatballs, party food, smoked cheddar, Super Bowl
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Caramelized Onion and Cranberry Chutney
Tangy cranberries are the perfect sidekick for sweet, caramelized onions. Kick up the flavour with a sultry, smoky balsamic and you’ve got a multipurpose preserve that is sure to impress. A plain or spicy balsamic would also work well in … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Preserves
Tagged balsamic, balsamic vinegar, caramelized onions, chutney, cranberry, crostini, honey, maple syrup, preserves, salt, smoky balsamic
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