Crispy Euro Flat Bean Fries with Garlic Aioli Looking for a delicious and unique way to enjoy Euro flat beans? Try these crispy Euro flat bean fries with garlic aioli! This recipe is easy to make and perfect as a healthy snack or a side dish for any meal. Plus, […]
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Taste of the County: Creamy Mushroom Soup
Creamy Mushroom Soup Cozy up to a warm bowl of creamy mushroom soup on a chilly day! This mushroom soup is a delicious and comforting dish made with fresh mushrooms, cream and a variety of seasonings. The mushrooms provide a meaty texture and earthy flavour to the soup while the […]
Taste of the County: Sip & Savour Event
Sip & Savour Event On Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Vivace Estate Winery & Rosa Basile-Marrello presented an unique cooking class experience in the beautiful newly renovated kitchen at the winery. The guests were allowed to discover the traditional preparations of appetizers under my guidance. They prepared some of my favourite […]
Taste of the County: Italian Easter Bread Pane di Pasqua
Pane di Pasqua Italian Easter Bread Anise Flavoured Easter Bread This fluffy and eggy Italian Easter Bread, Pane di Pasqua, is slightly sweet and bursting with the flavours of citrus and anise. Growing up, this was the best treat of Easter morning, and still is! One bite of this light, […]
Taste of the County: Roasted Olives with Feta, Garlic & Citrus
Roasted Olives with Feta, Garlic & Citrus This Baked Feta Appetizer comes together in just minutes with only a handful of ingredients: olives, garlic, olive oil, lemon, orange peels and dried herbs. Bake it all together with coarse pieces of feta cheese until it’s warm and creamy then serve with […]
Taste of the County: Iced Coffee Cocktail
Iced Coffee Cocktail I have some tasty tips for the best iced coffee cocktail. It’s the perfect drink to enjoy with a few coffee-loving friends. This dreamy cocktail is perfect to enjoy at brunch or sip slowly enjoying conversation. The recipe uses the same method Starbucks baristas use to make […]
Taste of the County: Rigatoni Pasta with Mushrooms, Sage & Brown Butter
RIGATONI PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, SAGE & BROWN BUTTER This mushroom pasta recipe is easy to make and incredibly delicious! The sage butter parmigiano sauce is freshened up with a touch of lemon zest and crispy sage leaves. Measurements below are approximate. It’s no sin to be heavy-handed with the butter and cheese. […]
Taste of the County: Cupid’s Cloud Creamy Raspberry Dessert
Cupid’s Cloud Creamy Raspberry Dessert This Cupid’s Cloud dessert is sweet, creamy, fluffy and bursting with raspberry freshness! You are only 4 ingredients and 15 minutes away from this easy Valentine’s Day treat. Will you be my Valentine? Ingredients I used: 1 cup whipping cream 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp […]
Taste of the County: Savoury Cookies
SAVOURY COOKIES These savoury Parmigiano cookies require minimum baking skills and three basic ingredients. Perfect with wine, they’re sure to wow your friends and family. If you’re looking for a quick and easy snack, look no further! These Italian Parmigiano cookies are the easiest and most delicious savoury cookies you’ll […]
Taste of the County: Mushroom Pâté Land & Sea Appetizer
Mushroom Pâté Land & Sea Appetizer Mushroom Pâté. A 2 for 1 versatile recipe for a rich earthy mushroom and pecan pâté that you can pair with seared scallops as an elevated hors d’oeuvre. This is also a 2 for 1 recipe in that the mushroom pâté stands up deliciously […]