
Sausage & Mushroom Sticky Rice
This is a classic sticky rice preparation. The rice is cooked, then stir-fried with aromatic Chinese sausages, dried shiitake mushrooms and dried shrimp. Pair with Toscana Tenute Rossetti Governo or Pinot Noir Diora La Petite Grace 2020Ingredients
Serves 4 to 6
2 tbsp (30 ml) dark soy sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) oyster sauce
2 tsp (10 ml) soy sauce
2 tsp (10 ml) chicken stock powder
2 tsp (10 ml) sesame oil
1 pinch white pepper
1 pinch salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
¼ cup (60 ml) dried shrimp, soaked for 30 minutes in warm water, drained and finely chopped
4 Chinese sausages, diced
8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked for 30 minutes in warm water, drained and diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
2 tsp (10 ml) Pagoda 8-Year-Old Shaoxing Rice Wine
2 cups (500 ml) glutinous rice, rinsed and cooked according to package instructions
sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, chicken stock powder, sesame oil, white pepper and salt. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add oil, then stir-fry shrimp and Chinese sausages for 30 seconds. Add shiitake mushrooms and green onions and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cooking wine and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add rice, then mix in sauce. Continue mixing until everything is thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Drink Pairings

Antipasti Wreath
Embrace the joy of holiday entertaining with a stunning antipasti wreath that’s as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate. Make the recipe your own by swapping out an ingredient or two for your favourite pickled or marinated vegetables, cured meats, or cheeses. Pair this dish with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Madia Torre Zambra or Chianti Classico Riserva Gabbiano.Ingredients
Serves 10 - 12
6 tbsp (90 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp (45 ml) Angelo Provincia di Pavia Pinot Grigio
3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
1½ tsp (7.5 ml) clover honey
1½ tsp (7.5 ml) dried oregano
½ tsp (2.5 ml) dried thyme
1 pinch red pepper chili flakes (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
¼ tsp (1 ml) fine sea salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 oz (170 g) salami, thinly sliced
2 cups (500 ml) cherry tomatoes
1 × 14 oz (398 g) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered
7 oz (200 g) mini bocconcini
1 × 16 oz (450 g) jar sweet cherry peppers, drained and halved
jarred pepperoncini, drained, to taste
1 cup (250 ml) olives of your choice
20 leaves fresh basil
5 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Start by making dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk olive oil, wine, lemon juice, honey, oregano, thyme, chili flakes (if desired), garlic, Dijon, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- When ready to assemble wreath, place salami, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, bocconcini, cherry peppers, pepperoncini, olives and basil into their own separate bowls on a clean work surface. Working with 4-in (10 cm) wooden skewers and mixing and matching ingredients, thread 3 to 5 ingredients onto each skewer. Continue until ingredients are all used up.
- Arrange skewers on a platter in a wreath shape, layering them on top of each other 2 to 3 times. Tuck rosemary sprigs randomly into different spots in wreath. Lightly drizzle wreath with dressing. Serve with additional dressing alongside, allowing diners to season skewers as they please.
Drink Pairings

Stir-Fried Pea Tips with Pork
Stir-fried greens are a must in any feast. We’re using pea tips here, which are the tender leaves of a pea plant. If you can’t find pea tips, substitute any other Asian green vegetable, such as bok choy or gai lan. Blanching times will vary depending on the vegetable used. Enjoy this recipe with Wild Goose Pinot Gris or Toscana Tenute Rossetti Governo.Ingredients
Serves 4-6
1 lb (450 g) pea tips
2 tsp (10 ml) cornstarch
2 tsp (10 ml) water
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
2 strips Chinese cured pork belly or thick-cut bacon, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 thin slices fresh ginger
2 tbsp (30 ml) oyster sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) chicken stock powder
2 tsp (10 ml) Pagoda 8-Year-Old Shaoxing Rice Wine
sliced chilies (such as red serrano peppers), for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large saucepan with heavily salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add pea tips and blanch for 30 seconds, until just wilted. Transfer pea tips to ice water to stop cooking, then drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Set aside.
- In a wok or large saucepan over medium heat, render pork belly in oil until golden brown but not completely crisp, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Increase heat to high. Add pea tips, oyster sauce, chicken stock powder and cooking wine. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Mix cornstarch slurry, then add to pan. Stir-fry for another 1 to 2 minutes, until sauce has thickened and everything is nicely coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sliced chilies.
Drink Pairings

Italian Hoagie Dip
This recipe takes game day eats to the next level! All the classic flavours of a hearty cold-cut-and-cheese-filled hoagie are transformed into a chunky, crave-worthy dip. While it’s great served simply with corn chips on the side for scooping, we’ve opted to serve it in a baguette bread bowl, making portioning and serving a snap. If you can’t find fresh tomatoes, consider using drained and chopped canned tomatoes. They work well here as they are picked and packed at peak ripeness and flavour. Enjoy this dip with Asahi Super Dry 0.0%, Phillips Iota Hazy IPA, or Superflux Happyness West Coast IPA. Ingredients
Serves 10
2 medium tomatoes, finely diced (about 1 cup/250 ml total)
¼ lb (110 g) hot soppressata, chopped into bite-sized pieces
¼ lb (110 g) thick-sliced ham, chopped into bite-sized pieces
¼ lb (110 g) sliced deli turkey, chopped into bite-sized pieces
¼ lb (110 g) uncured Genoa salami, finely chopped
¼ lb (110 g) provolone, finely chopped
½ cup (125 ml) sliced jarred banana pepper rings, plus 1 tbsp (15 ml) brine
¼ cup (60 ml) finely chopped red onions
½ tsp (2.5 ml) dried basil
½ tsp (2.5 ml) dried oregano
¼ tsp (1 ml) red pepper chili flakes (optional)
½ cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
2 baguettes
2 cups (500 ml) packed thinly sliced romaine lettuce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss tomatoes, soppressata, ham, turkey, salami, provolone, banana pepper rings, onions, basil, oregano and chili flakes (if desired) until combined. Add mayonnaise and banana pepper brine and stir until well incorporated.
- Cut baguettes in half lengthwise and remove most of interior bread to create 4 long bread boats. Reserve removed bread for another use.
- Just before serving, fold lettuce into meat mixture. Divide dip evenly among bread boats. Transfer boats to a cutting board to allow diners to chop off their own slices, or chop each filled baguette boat into 3-in (7.5 cm) lengths and place on a serving platter.
Drink Pairings

White Wine Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter Maple Bacon Sauce
Buttery, creamy mashed potatoes are one of life’s best comfort foods. Cooking the potatoes in white wine adds an extra layer of complexity to the final dish. While heavenly on their own, mashed potatoes go from simple to spectacular when drizzled with a warm brown butter maple bacon sauce just before serving. Feel free to make the potatoes ahead of time, warming gently over low heat before plating. The sauce should be made just before serving. This dish pairs wonderfully with Tom Gore Chardonnay.Ingredients
Serves 4
2.2 lbs (1 kg) Yukon Gold or yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cups + 2 tbsp (530 ml) Tom Gore Chardonnay, divided
1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream
¾ cup (180 ml) unsalted butter, divided
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
2 tbsp (30 ml) pure maple syrup
½ cup (125 ml) pecans, roughly chopped
chopped fresh parsley leaves or chopped fresh chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place potatoes and 2 cups (500 ml) wine in a large saucepan. Add as much cold water as needed to cover potatoes completely. Place saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are very tender when pierced with a knife, 18 to 25 minutes. Drain potatoes, discarding cooking liquid, and let cool for a few minutes. Pass potatoes through a ricer or mash using a potato masher or fork.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream and ½ cup (125 ml) butter to a simmer. Stir until butter has melted, then beat into mashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Set aside, keeping warm.
- Place remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) butter in a small saucepan and melt over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter solids sink to bottom of saucepan and start to turn golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer browned butter to a heatproof bowl and set aside.
- Return saucepan to heat and add bacon. Cook, stirring frequently, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Return browned butter to saucepan along with maple syrup and remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) wine. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Add pecans and continue to cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened and fragrant, another 2 to 3 minutes.
- To serve, place mashed potatoes in a serving dish and drizzle with brown butter maple bacon sauce. Scatter chopped parsley or chives overtop, if desired, and serve immediately.
Drink Pairings

Instant Ramen Mushroom Carbonara
Creamy, rich and loaded with umami, this easy meal goes from packet to plate in under 20 minutes. This definitely isn’t your nonna’s recipe. This dish can be enjoyed with a glass of Montgras Reserva Pinot Noir or Haywire Pinot Gris Reserve.Ingredients
Serves 2 to 3
⅓ cup (80 ml) finely grated pecorino Romano, plus more for garnish
1 seasoning packet from instant ramen noodles, divided
1 egg + 1 egg yolk
2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
8 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced ¼-in (0.6 cm) thick
2 tbsp (30 ml) Haywire Pinot Gris
2 × 3½ oz (100 g) blocks instant ramen noodles
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk pecorino Romano, half of ramen seasoning packet, whole egg and egg yolk. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, boil just enough water to cover ramen noodles, but don’t add noodles yet.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat butter until foamy, then add olive oil, mushrooms and remaining half of ramen seasoning packet. Cook until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 6 minutes, then deglaze with wine, scraping any brown bits stuck to pan.
- Once mushrooms have almost finished cooking, add noodles to boiling water and cook just enough that they can be separated, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Reserve ⅓ cup (80 ml) cooking liquid and strain noodles.
- To mushroom pan, add reserved ⅓ cup (80 ml) pasta water and turn off heat. Add noodles and toss, then pour egg-cheese mixture directly onto noodles, mixing well until evenly coated. Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with more finely grated pecorino Romano and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
Drink Pairings

Gochujang Bolognese
Spicy, rich and deliciously funky gochujang comes together with classic additions of tomato, red wine and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Monte Antico Toscana and Gray Monk Pinot Gris make great drink pairings with this Gochujang Bolognese.Ingredients
Serves about 6 cups (1.5 L)
4 tbsp (60 ml) olive oil, divided
1 lb (450 g) extra-lean ground beef
8 oz (225 g) ground pork
1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1-in (2.5 cm) knob fresh ginger, finely minced
2 medium carrots, cut into ¼-in (0.6 cm) dice
½ yellow onion, cut into ¼-in (0.6 cm) dice
1 stalk celery, cut into ¼-in (0.6 cm) dice
¼ cup + 1 tbsp (75 ml) gochujang paste
1 cup (250 ml) Monte Antico Toscana
1 × 28 oz (796 ml) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups (750 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
2 tsp (10 ml) white pepper
2 fresh bay leaves
10 to 12 shiso leaves or fresh basil leaves, shredded
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
cooked pasta or steamed rice, to serve
finely sliced green onions, for garnish
freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil. Add ground beef and pork and cook, breaking up any large chunks, until nicely browned. Drain meat in a colander to remove excess fat. Set aside.
- To same pan over medium heat, add remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, sesame oil, garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds. Add carrots, onions and celery and cook until onions have softened, about 5 minutes. Add gochujang and stir well until gochujang begins to caramelize. Deglaze with Monte Antico Toscana and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add browned meat back to pan along with crushed tomatoes, stock, white pepper and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until sauce has thickened and meat is tender, about 2 hours. If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or stock as needed.
- To finish, remove bay leaves, add shiso and season to taste. Serve tossed with pasta of choice or over a bed of steamed rice, and garnish with finely sliced green onions and lots of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days or in freezer for up to 6 months.
Drink Pairings

Halloweenies
Bring a bit of whimsy and fun to the party with these quick and easy sausage roll canapés. In a pinch, use store-bought grainy mustard and spike it with a splash of Dark Matter. Enjoy these Halloweenies with Hoyne Brewing Dark Matter beer.Ingredients
Serves 8-10 people. Makes about 20 canapés.
HALLOWEENIES
1 lb (450 g) frozen puff pastry sheets
1 lb (450 g) sausages (maple breakfast or a thinner type such as merguez or sujuk)
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp (15 ml) milk
edible eyes or sour cream and green peppercorns, for garnish
DARK MATTER HONEY MUSTARD
½ cup (125 ml) yellow mustard seeds
¼ cup (60 ml) black mustard seeds
¾ cup (180 ml) Hoyne Brewing Dark Matter, plus more as needed
2⅛ tsp (10 ml + a pinch) salt, divided
½ cup (125 ml) malt vinegar
2 tsp (10 ml) granulated sugar
½ tsp (2.5 ml) granulated garlic
¼ cup (60 ml) liquid honey, plus more to taste
Instructions
- To make the Halloweenies, thaw puff pastry in refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
- If using merguez or other longer sausage, cut into 3½-in (9 cm) long pieces.
- On a lightly floured surface, use a pizza cutter to cut puff pastry sheets into ⅓-in (0.8 cm) strips. Wrap each sausage with 2 or 3 strips of puff pastry, as needed, leaving a small gap near 1 end to place eyes in step 6. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C) and set rack to centre position.
- To make the honey mustard, In a small pan over medium heat, toast mustard seeds until warm and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and pour in Dark Matter to cover. Add a pinch of salt, stir well and add more beer to cover again. Seal jar and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
- The following day, in a food processor, combine soaked mustard seeds, vinegar, sugar, remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) salt and garlic and pulse to preferred consistency.
- To finish, combine mustard with honey, adding more honey to taste. Mustard can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk egg yolk and milk. Remove wrapped sausages from refrigerator and brush tops with egg mixture. Transfer to oven. Bake until sausage reaches internal temperature of 165 F (74 F) and pastry is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Garnish each canapé with 2 edible eyes or 2 small dots of sour cream with green peppercorns set in centre of each. Serve with Dark Matter Honey Mustard.
Drink Pairings

Peek-a-BOO!
Garlicky marinated bocconcini, rich salty prosciutto and a splash of Pimiento-Gin Sauce—keep your eyes on these tasty canapés or you might miss out. Serve this appetizer with 19 Crimes Bride Of Frankenstein Red Blend.Ingredients
Serves 20 canapés
BOCCONCINI
2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to cover
1 tbsp (15 ml) minced garlic
1½ tbsp (22.5 ml) white wine vinegar
1 small sprig fresh rosemary
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 × 7 oz (200 g) tub cherry bocconcini, halved
10 slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
10 pimiento-stuffed green olives, halved crosswise
PIMIENTO-GIN SAUCE
3 tbsp (45 ml) diced pimiento peppers, drained
1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
2 tbsp (30 ml) Bombay Sapphire Sunset Gin
1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) honey
1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
½ tsp (2.5 ml) Spanish smoked paprika
¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- To make the bocconcini, in a medium mixing bowl, combine 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, garlic, vinegar, rosemary and salt. Add bocconcini halves and toss until well coated. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and pour in more olive oil to cover. Seal jar and marinate, refrigerated, for a minimum of 24 hours and up to 3 days.
- Remove bocconcini from marinade and pat dry. Wrap each piece with a half slice of prosciutto and top with a slice of pimiento-stuffed green olive. Leftover marinade can be used to make a vinaigrette, pesto or pasta dish.
- Garnish a serving tray with a splatter of Pimiento-Gin Sauce and arrange wrapped bocconcini as desired.
- To make the pimento-gin sauce, in a blender, combine all ingredients except oil and purée until smooth. While on high speed, slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Drink Pairings

Turkey Wellington
This is a showstopper dish that’s worth the three-day effort to make it! Inspired by a classic beef Wellington, it takes a butterflied turkey breast, rolls it with an herb and garlic rub and surrounds it with a mushroom and leek stuffing, prosciutto and puff pastry. Using frozen all-butter puff pastry makes everything a bit easier. Pair this Turkey Wellington with Saintly The Good Red Or Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay.Ingredients
Serves 6
3 tsp (15 ml) kosher salt, divided
2 tsp (10 ml) freshly ground black pepper, divided
8 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only, divided
¼ cup (60 ml) fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp (60 ml) unsalted butter, divided
1 whole turkey breast (about 4 lbs/1.8 kg), skinless, deboned and kept whole (breast still connected in middle)
½ oz (15 g) dried mushrooms, hydrated according to package instructions, liquid reserved
1 lb (450 g) button mushrooms
2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium leek, white part only, finely chopped
2 eggs
1 cup (250 ml) bread crumbs
4 egg yolks
¼ cup (60 ml) whipping cream
all-purpose flour, for dusting
2 × 14 oz (398 g) packages frozen all-butter puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
4 oz (110 g) sliced prosciutto
cranberry sauce and gravy, to serve
Instructions
- DAY 1
- Make a rub. In a food processor, blend 2 tsp (10 ml) salt, 1 tsp (5 ml) pepper, 6 sprigs thyme leaves, sage and garlic until herbs are finely chopped. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter. Set aside.
- Remove tenders from breast and keep for another use. Using a sharp knife, butterfly thick side of 1 breast and fold cut piece outwards so it lies flat. Repeat on other side.
- Score entire breast halfway through thickness of meat, making cuts 1-in (2.5 cm) apart. Repeat with second set of cuts perpendicular to first.
- On counter, lay out a piece of foil double the size of breast. Sprinkle rub evenly over breast and rub into meat. Drizzle melted butter evenly overtop.
- Carefully roll meat into a tight cylinder. Place cylinder on foil and wrap it up, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator overnight, up to 24 hours.
- DAY 2
- The next day, remove turkey from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Remove plastic wrap from turkey (leave foil on), place on a baking sheet and bake until internal temperature reaches 165 F (74 C), about 1½ to 2 hours. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature, then transfer to refrigerator and chill completely, preferably overnight.
- In a food processor, finely chop hydrated mushrooms and button mushrooms.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter with olive oil. Sweat leeks until soft. Add chopped mushrooms and remaining 1 tsp (5 ml) salt, 1 tsp (5 ml) pepper and 2 sprigs thyme leaves. Cook until mushrooms have released all their juices. Add liquid from hydrating mushrooms, avoiding any grit. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has evaporated and mushrooms have slightly browned. Transfer to a container and cool, then place in refrigerator until cold.
- DAY 3
- Remove foil from turkey, dry with paper towel and set aside at room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, mix mushrooms with eggs and bread crumbs and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix egg yolks with cream and set aside. This is your egg wash.
- Dust counter with flour and lay out 1 package of puff pastry, dusting with more flour and rolling it out if necessary so it is large enough to roll turkey in. Brush with egg wash.
- Lay prosciutto on half the pastry. Spread mushrooms over prosciutto. Place turkey on 1 side of pastry and roll it up in pastry. Tuck pastry underneath and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in refrigerator.
- Dust counter with flour and lay out second package of pastry. Dust pastry with flour. Make 1-in (2.5 cm) vertical cuts across pastry, then repeat until you have made cuts on entire sheet. Alternatively, use a lattice pastry cutter. Brush off excess flour. Brush Wellington with egg wash. Place cut pastry on top of Wellington, then place in refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).
- Remove Wellington from refrigerator and brush with egg wash.
- Bake Wellington for 15 minutes, then turn heat down to 350 F (175 C) and bake for another 45 to 55 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and cooked through, rotating halfway through baking.
- Remove from oven. Serve with cranberry sauce and your favourite turkey gravy.