Eggplant Involtini
Chef Michele Di Fonte Monticchio Fluffy and light battered eggplant encapsulates creamy ricotta. Ingredients 2 large eggplants 1/2 cup flour 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 clove…
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Turbot alla Puttanesca
Chef Fabrizio Rossi Nicolino's This briny sauce is filled with bright flavour and pairs well with fish. Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic pinch chili pepper 1 anchovy…
Pappardelle alla Boscaiola
Chef Fabrizio Rossi Nicolino's Boscaiola, meaning 'woodsman's style' sauce is a rustic Italian classic. Ingredients Pasta 8 cups flour 10 eggs 1 Tbsp oil pinch of salt Sauce 3 cups…
Manitoba Chocolate Morel Mushroom Gâteau
Richard Hofley/Allen McDonald Nicolino's Ingredients Cake 5 medium morel mushrooms 1/4 cup Madeira wine 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder…
Lemon Garlic Prawns
Head Chef Geoff Stevens, Bonfire Bistro For the best quality prawns, Chef Geoff recommends Gimli Fish markets. Ingredients 8 prawns, shelled and deveined 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter…
Veal Scaloppine with Marsala Demi-Glace
Head Chef Geoff Stevens Bonfire Bistro Demi-glace is a rich sauce made from a complicated blend of beef stock, spices and vegetables. Ingredients 4 6oz pieces of veal scaloppine 2/3…
Almond-Crusted Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chef Greg Anania, Bellissimo The almond crust adds a satisfying crunch to each bite of this ultra-juicy chicken loaded with rich flavours. Ingredients 4 6 oz Prairie Orchard Farms omega-3…
Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom & Port Reduction
Chef Greg Anania, Bellissimo The full flavour of the pork is superbly accented by this sweet and velvety sauce. Ingredients Pork 2 Prairie Orchard Farms omega-3 pork tenderloins 1 tsp…
Tomato & Basil Sorbet with Pernod
Chef Greg Callis, Nicolino's Fleshy oxheart, brandywine or roma tomatoes are recommended for this punchy sorbet. Balsamic reduction cuts the initial sweetness, while Pernod adds a hint of licorice to…
Funghi Deliziosi
Chef/co-owner Greg Anania, Bellissimo The earthiness of mushrooms matches well with these bold flavour pals. This pan perfectly balances the salty feta and olives with sour lemon juice, and spicy…
Pesce Asiago
Chef/co-owner Greg Anania, Bellissimo This sauce is so luscious you’ll dream up other dishes to use it in. Asiago is the key—don’t use a substitute. Ingredients Roasted garlic 1 Tbsp…