Ingredients 10 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 4 tbsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp ground nutmeg 4 tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cloves 4 tbsp baking powder 4 eggs 4 cups whole milk 1 tbsp vanilla vegetable oil (or your choice) to fill deep-fryer 1 lb doughnut fondant (can be purchased from specialty […]
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Double Purpose Christmas Spice
Ingredients 1 tbsp sage 1 tbsp summer savory 1 tsp thyme powder 1 small pinch of nutmeg (freshly ground) 1 tsp Worcestershire powder 1 tsp sea salt ¼ tsp black pepper Method This will yield a 20-pound turkey for internal and external surface. Only use three-quarters of the yield on the spice blend—save the remaining […]
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Cashew, Smoked Porter and Pear Butter
Ingredients ripe Valley pears, peeled and diced ½ cup cashews, crushed 4 tbsp unsalted butter (split into two portions) 1 cup Uncle Leo’s Smoked Porter 3 tbsp creamy goat cheese 2 rosemary sprig 1 bay leaf makes about one cup Method Heat a small saucepot to medium heat and melt half the butter, add the pears […]
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The Cornucopia
Ingredients 2 oz Mellow Corn 100 proof Kentucky whiskey ½ oz cinnamon syrup ¼ oz Fernet Branca 4 dashes Angostura bitters orange zest Method Chill a mixing glass. Take a y-peeler and peel off a nice orange zest. Squeeze or muddle the zest in the mixing glass with cinnamon syrup. Add the Fernet Branca, Mellow […]
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Fish Cakes and Poached Eggs
This recipe will serve four to six guests—the fish cakes can be made smaller or larger depending on individual preference. Fish Cakes 500 grams salmon fillets 500 grams haddock fillets ½ cup Panko bread crumbs for mixture 2 tbsp Italian parsley, finely chopped 1 tsp jalapeño pepper, finely chopped ¼ cup chopped green onion 2 […]
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Chocolate Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients ½ oz Monin gingerbread syrup (available at Humani-T South Park) ½ oz chocolate syrup (cocoa, sugar, vanilla, water) 1 shot espresso 10 oz steamed milk cocoa powder, for garnish Method Pour the shot of espresso directly onto the syrups and gently whisk to mix in the chocolate. Sprinkle cocoa powder on top of the […]
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Elderflower Sour
Ingredients 1 ½ oz Citadel Gin ¼ oz St. Germain (elderflower liqueur) ¼ Lillet Blanc 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1 egg white Method Combine all ingredients in shaker and shake vigourously without ice for 10 seconds. Add ice to shaker and shake until chilled. Strain into glass. Drink it all up.
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Croquettes de Risotto
Yields 12 risotto balls Ingredients 2 cups of Aborio rice 4 cups hot chicken stock 4 tbsp butter 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese 4 egg yolks salt and pepper 12 x 1 oz pieces of provolone cheese 2 cups panko 1 cup flour 1 cup beaten eggs 500ml of your favourite red sauce 1 cup grated parmesan Method Cook […]
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Holiday Cider
Ingredients ¾ ounce spiced rum ¾ apple brandy hot apple cider (non-alcoholic) Method Pour the liquor into your favourite glass mug. Heat your cider of choice on the stove until it reaches your desired temperature, and then pour it over. Garnish with a lemon zest or cinnamon sticks.
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Rustic Roasted Root Vegetable Salad
Yields 4 servings Ingredients 2 cups seasonal greens such as kale, spinach, arugula 3 medium mixed baby beets, peeled and chopped 2 small celeriac, peeled and cubed 2 rainbow carrots, peeled and cubed 8 Brussels sprouts, halved ½ cup large cauliflower florets olive oil 1 thyme sprig 1 rosemary sprig salt and pepper to taste […]
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Caramel Nut Candy Bars
Yields one 8 x 8 inch pan Ingredients ¾ cup hazelnuts, raw, unsalted ¾ cup cashews, raw, unsalted 1 ½ cup almonds, raw, unsalted ¼ cup almond butter ¼ cup coconut oil 3 tbsp maple syrup ¾ tsp salt 1 cup dates 2 oz vegan chocolate chips + 1 teaspoon coconut oil Method Chop all […]
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Toasted Oat Spiced Chai Egg Nog
Ingredients ½ cup oats (preferably rolled, steel cut) 6 large eggs 2 cups 18% cream 2 ½ cups spring water 4 spiced chai tea bags 1 cinnamon stick 3-5 whole cloves 2 cups white table sugar whole nutmeg White Owl white whiskey or vodka Galliano One drink 1 whole egg 1 oz toasted oat cream […]