Wild Rice, Mushroom & Chèvre Phyllo Cup
Chef Roger Wilton MTS Centre [now Bell MTS Place] Vegetarian popstar Gwen Stafani went gaga over this robust appetizer on June 10, 2007. Ingredients Pastry 1 cup butter, melted 8…
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Pesto Shallot Bruschetta
Chef Greg Anania, Bellissimo Bread & Circuses’ signature sourdough baguette uses a house‑made culture and contains only flour, salt and water. Locally grown shallots are sharp, but Bothwell smoked gouda…
Trout Trifle with Horseradish Dressing
Chef Barry Saunders The Current This vibrant dish marries Manitoba lakefish with sweet mango and buttery avocado. The slight saltiness of trout is enhanced by the subtle spiciness of horseradish.…
Northern Pike Cakes with Cilantro Cucumber Chutney
Sous Chef Thomas Stuart, Fude These delicate fish cakes can be made with any type of white fish to get a similar taste. The refreshing cucumber cilantro chutney helps draw…
Lettuce Wraps
Executive Chef Tristan Foucault, Hu's on First Asian Bistro These saucy wraps can be served, as pictured, in a head lettuce bowl or in a dish with loose lettuce leaves.…
Grilled Gin Shrimp with Ginger and Garlic
Chef Denise Friesen, Denise et Jean Louis Catering Prepare the ginger garlic sauce in advance, then add the gin while grilling. The alcohol is diluted during cooking, lending the slightly…
Spring Potato Salad
Chef Heiko Duehrsen, The Gates on Roblin This savoury dish is the perfect palette for crunchy hemp seeds. Press squash into a round mould and cut into quarters for an…
Guadalupe Island Salad
Chef Rachid El Kafi, Rembrandt's Bist The textures and flavours in this tropical island tribute are perfectly balanced. Sweet papaya and tart kiwi mingle perfectly with the crispness of white…
Mussel and Whiskey Shooter
Chef Blue Harland Beaujena's The ultimate lakeside cocktail: this creative shooter is a surefire way to get guests’ mouths watering. Spinach, shallot and whiskey are blended into a savoury purée,…
Mac and Cheese
Chef Barbara O'Hara Dessert Sinsations Cafe These golden spheres are coated in a delicate panko crust. The first crunchy bite reveals ham and oozing Velveeta cheese. A peppering of curry…
Avocado, Mango Salad, Red Curry Vinaigrette
Chef Alan Shepard, Step'N Out Buttery avocado and tart mango add refreshing notes to the lingering heat of the red curry dressing. Ingredients Vinaigrette 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, firmly…