recipes – Escarpment Magazine

Salmon, Beets & So Much S’More!

Beet carpaccio, pan-seared salmon and everyone’s favourite s’mores!

La Bella Cucina

Bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen with these hearty and satisfying recipes by the creative chefs from Venti Venti, Thornbury. From easy rigatoni to savoury osso buco, these dishes are simple, delicious and sure to become a family favourite.

CHEF MARK MCEWAN’S CLASSIC TOMATO SAUCE WITH VEAL & RICOTTA MEATBALLS

A staple in Italian cuisine is a classic tomato sauce. A truly simple and delicious sauce takes patience and good ingredients. It’s difficult to get really flavoursome tomatoes outside the Mediterranean, especially during the colder months, so our tip is: don’t be afraid to make sauces using canned tomatoes instead!

BROCCOLI & QUINOA SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON YOGURT DRESSING

This creamy summer salad is good for a crowd and is a healthy, hearty side dish to serve alongside any outdoor summer BBQ meal.

TOMATO & ZUCCHINI GRATIN

This summery take on a traditional gratin is fresh and light with ripe seasonal produce. It’s quick to make, and easy to pop in the oven for an hour while you head outside to BBQ the rest of your meal.

SPRING VEGETABLE BOWLS WITH TANGY PEANUT DRESSING

This take on the classic Buddha Bowl focuses on fresh spring vegetables like crisp green onions and hot peppery radishes. Bowls like this are a fantastic way to enjoy seasonal vegetables, and any combination of grains, vegetables, and protein works well to create your own.

Kale Caesar (from scratch) with Chickpea Croutons

Nothing ever beats home-made, and this is especially true for Caesar salad dressing. This classic dressing recipe is revitalized here with fresh curly kale leaves, crispy roasted chickpea croutons, and of course flakes of shaved parmesan cheese.

Mushroom Bourguignon

This is a vegetarian adaptation of Julia Child’s classic “Boeuf Bourguignon”, a timeless winter recipe full of deep, rich gravy flavour, served on top of a hearty bowl of egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

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