Tourtière Hand Pies

This riff on the traditional French Canadian meat pie makes for a great filling snack or part of a meal paired with a green salad. You could easily swap out the homemade pastry for store-bought puff pastry in a pinch. Enjoy this entrée with Guinness 0 Non-Alcoholic Draught or Marantiqua Pinot Noir.
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Ingredients

Serves 10
2½ cups (625 ml) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough
1 tsp (5 ml) fine sea salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) granulated sugar
1 cup (250 ml) unsalted butter, cut into ¾-in (2 cm) pieces and frozen
2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
6 tbsp (90 ml) ice water
1 tbsp (15 ml) grapeseed or avocado oil
1 small yellow onion, minced
kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ lb (110 g) ground beef
¼ lb (110 g) ground pork
¼ tsp (1 ml) ground allspice
1 small Russet potato, peeled and grated
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp (30 ml) whipping cream
Red Wine Ketchup, to serve, make ahead, recipe follows
RED WINE KETCHUP | Makes about 1 cup (250 ml)
1 × 5½ oz (156 ml) can tomato paste
⅓ cup (80 ml) red wine
2 tbsp (30 ml) granulated sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml) dark brown sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
⅛ tsp (a pinch) fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Start by making dough for crust of hand pies. In bowl of a food processor fitted with S blade, pulse flour, sea salt and sugar. Add frozen butter and pulse until largest pieces of butter are pea-sized. Add apple cider vinegar and then ice water, 1 tbsp (15 ml) at a time, pulsing between each addition of water and checking consistency of pastry after first 2 tbsp (30 ml). Dough should resemble coarse crumbs but come together when pinched between 2 fingers. You might not need all the water to reach this point.
  2. Tip mixture onto a clean work surface and quickly bring dough together with your hands. Gently work dough just until you can shape it into a ball. Flatten dough into a disc about ½-in (1.25 cm) thick, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan over medium heat, warm oil. Add onions and a good pinch of kosher salt and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add ground meats, stirring and breaking up meat occasionally, until meat is lightly browned and crumbly. Sprinkle allspice over meat mixture, then add potato and cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Potato will absorb any liquid in pan. Remove from heat and set aside to cool at room temperature.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  5. Generously flour a work surface and unwrap chilled dough. Roll dough to ¼-in (0.6 cm) thick. Keep lifting dough to make sure it’s not sticking to surface, adding more flour as necessary.
  6. Find a stencil, like a bowl, about 6- to 7-in (15 to 18 cm) in diameter. With a sharp paring knife, cut out as many dough rounds as you can.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and cream.
  8. Working with 1 dough round at a time, add about 3 tbsp (45 ml) filling to centre of pastry. Brush lightly around edge with egg wash, then bring edges together to make a half moon. Place on lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough rounds and filling. Lightly brush tops of each hand pie with egg wash.
  9. Bake until pastry is golden brown and crisp, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving with Red Wine Ketchup.
  10. RED WINE KETCHUP
  11. In a medium saucepan, whisk all ingredients and place over medium-high heat. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before using. Will keep in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Creamy French Onion Soup Pasta

Ready in under an hour, this hearty pasta dish will warm body and soul on a brisk winter day. The inspiration for this dish comes from the humble yet iconic French onion soup. Once considered food for the poor due to the use of inexpensive ingredients like onions, broth and stale bread, it has since risen to culinary fame thanks to some better cooking techniques and an irresistible crowning layer of bubbly cheese. Serve Creamy French Onion Soup pasta with Hoyne Dark Matter or DiamAndes Perlita Chardonnay.
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Ingredients

Serves 4
½ lb (225 g) rigatoni pasta or another large noodle
3 tbsp (45 ml) unsalted butter, divided
2 tbsp (30 ml) grapeseed oil
1 large vidalia onion, diced
1 tsp (5 ml) kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) all-purpose flour
½ cup (125 ml) beef broth
½ cup (125 ml) white wine
2 tsp (10 ml) Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp (2.5 ml) fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
¼ cup (60 ml) panko bread crumbs
4 oz (110 g) Gruyère, grated, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, saving 1 cup (250 ml) pasta cooking water.
  2. Meanwhile, in a sauté pan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter and oil. Add onions and salt and cook, stirring often, until onions have softened and are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Stir in garlic and flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and, stirring often, continue to cook for another 2 minutes to cook off flour flavour. Stir in broth, wine, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Cook, stirring, for another 2 to 3 minutes, until sauce is thickened.
  3. In a frying pan over medium heat, melt remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter. Add bread crumbs and toss and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Add cooked pasta and grated cheese to sauté pan with sauce and toss to combine.
  5. Divide pasta among 4 serving bowls and garnish with toasted bread crumbs, more grated cheese and thyme leaves, if desired. Enjoy while warm.
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Duck Lettuce Wraps

These lettuce wraps are traditionally the second course of a Beijing duck meal. You could serve these to follow our homemade Beijing-Style Duck Breast, or just serve them on their own. This recipe uses a Cantonese-style roast duck, which you can find at Asian grocery stores or Chinese barbecue shops or restaurants. Save the bones for our Duck Noodle Soup recipe! Enjoy these Duck Lettuce Wraps with Black Sage Merlot or Fowles Are You Game? Pinot Noir.
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Ingredients

Serves 4-6
1 Cantonese-style roast duck, meat removed (save bones and skin for another use)
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
1 shallot, minced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup (60 ml) water chestnuts, diced
6 mushrooms, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 tbsp (15 ml) chili garlic sauce, or to taste (optional)
½ cup (125 ml) hoisin sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
2 tsp (10 ml) cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
1 head iceberg or 2 heads baby gem lettuce, washed, leaves separated and placed in ice water in refrigerator
2 red serrano peppers, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Dice duck meat and set aside.
  2. Heat a wok or deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil, shallots, green onions and garlic. Stir-fry for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add water chestnuts, mushrooms and celery. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Add duck meat and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until heated through.
  4. Add chili garlic sauce (if using), hoisin, soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss to mix well. Add cornstarch slurry and cook just until thickened. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  5. Remove lettuce from water and spin in a salad spinner. Transfer to a platter with sliced peppers and serve with duck mixture.
  6. To eat, make wraps with lettuce, duck mixture and peppers to taste.
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Duck Noodle Soup

If you would like to make the Duck Lettuce Wraps and this soup, buy two ducks and use two carcasses for the broth to make it extra delicious! This is a simple, warming soup perfect for after your Lunar New Year celebrations. Pair this recipe with See Ya Later Ranch Pinot Noir or Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling.
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Ingredients

Serves 4
1 Cantonese-style roast duck
4 cups (1 L) chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
1 yellow onion, quartered
3-in (7.5 cm) piece fresh ginger, sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
6 green onions, divided
1 whole star anise
6 black peppercorns
⅛ tsp (a pinch) MSG
1 tsp (5 ml) fish sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) granulated sugar
salt, to taste
1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
vegetable oil, for stir-frying
8 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
6 pieces bok choy, halved
4 servings Shanghai-style wheat noodles, cooked according to package instructions
4 tbsp (60 ml) crispy shallots

Instructions

  1. Remove breasts, thighs and legs from duck and set aside.
  2. In a large stockpot, place duck carcass, stock, onions, ginger, garlic, 3 green onions, star anise and peppercorns. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn heat down and simmer for 1 to 2 hours. Remove from heat and strain out solids. Transfer stock to a clean saucepan and add MSG, fish sauce, sugar, salt and sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning and keep warm.
  3. Thinly slice remaining 3 green onions and set aside.
  4. Place a bit of vegetable oil in a wok or sauté pan, then add mushrooms and bok choy and stir-fry just until greens are cooked. Set aside.
  5. Bring soup to a boil, then add duck meat. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until heated through. Remove meat from soup and slice breasts.
  6. Divide noodles, mushrooms, bok choy and duck meat between 4 bowls. Top with hot soup. Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions and 1 tbsp (15 ml) crispy shallots.
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Peking/Beijing-Style Duck Breast

This is an easy-at-home version of Beijing-style duck. The traditional recipe would be pretty difficult to replicate at home, so we use just the duck breast instead. This gives us more meat than skin and fat, but it is equally delicious and a bit more filling! We’ve included recipes for homemade pancakes, but feel free to use store-bought. You can find duck pancakes in the freezer section of your local Asian grocery store (just follow the package instructions for heating). Consider serving this dish with La Marca Prosecco or Wakefield Estate Label Shiraz.
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Ingredients

Serves 4
1 tsp (5 ml) five-spice powder
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
¼ tsp (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
4 skin-on duck breasts
2 tsp (10 ml) Shaoxing cooking wine
12 Pancakes, to serve, make ahead, recipe follows (or use store-bought)
¼ cup (60 ml) hoisin sauce, to serve
3 green onions, julienned, to serve
1 medium cucumber, julienned, to serve
¼ small cantaloupe, julienned, to serve
PANCAKES | Makes 12 Pancakes
1½ cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
¼ tsp (1 ml) salt
1 tsp (5 ml) vegetable oil
⅔ cup (160 ml) boiling water
2 tsp (10 ml) sesame oil

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix five-spice powder, salt and pepper.
  2. Dry duck breasts with paper towel. Score skin in a diamond pattern. Brush meat with cooking wine, then sprinkle with spice mixture. Set meat-side down on a small tray or plate. Store in refrigerator, uncovered, overnight.
  3. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Remove duck from refrigerator and pat skin dry with paper towel. Place duck skin-side down in a large, cold ovenproof frying pan. Place on stove over low heat and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until fat has rendered and skin is golden.
  4. Drain excess fat from pan. Flip duck over and place in oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until meat reaches an internal temperature of 135 F (57 C). Remove from pan and rest for 5 minutes before cutting into thin slices.
  5. Serve with Pancakes (if using store-bought, prepare them according to package instructions), hoisin sauce, green onions, cucumbers and cantaloupe. To eat, brush hoisin on a pancake, then make a wrap with slices of duck, green onions, cucumbers and cantaloupe.
  6. PANCAKES
  7. In a medium bowl, mix flour and salt.
  8. In a separate bowl, combine vegetable oil and boiling water, then add to flour mixture. Mix well with a fork or wooden spoon until dough comes together. Transfer to counter and knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest for 1 to 2 hours.
  9. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll into a log, then cut into 12 equal pieces.
  10. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly. Brush 6 dough rounds with sesame oil. Place an unoiled piece of dough on top of each oiled piece. Dust lightly with more flour.
  11. Roll each piece to about a 7-in (18 cm) circle, flipping constantly. Each pancake will be 2 pieces of dough rolled together at this point.
  12. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place a pancake on pan, cover and cook for 30 to 45 seconds, until small air bubbles start to form between the 2 pieces of dough and there are some light brown spots. Do not overcook. Flip, cover and cook for another 40 to 45 seconds, until air pockets are big enough to pull 2 pancakes apart.
  13. Transfer to a plate and let cool until you can handle them. Carefully peel 2 pancakes apart, place on a warm plate and cover with a towel. Repeat with remaining pancakes. Can be stored in a sealed bag in refrigerator for up to 3 days or well wrapped in freezer for up to 1 month. To reheat, steam for 3 minutes. If frozen, defrost before steaming.
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Beef Bulgogi Gnocchi Bake

A cozy Korean Italian mashup: sweet-soy marinated beef bulgogi, creamy gochujang sauce and pillowy gnocchi—standing in for the classic, chewy Korean rice cakes—all baked under a layer of bubbling mozzarella. Serve this dish with Sandhill Cabernet Merlot or Ed Edmundo Malbec.
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Ingredients

Serves 2-4
⅓ cup (80 ml) pear or pineapple juice
2 tbsp (30 ml) brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml) dark soy sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) minced garlic
½ tsp (2.5 ml) minced fresh ginger
½ tsp (2.5 ml) sesame oil
¼ tsp (1 ml) onion powder
12 oz (340 g) very thinly sliced boneless beef short rib or New York strip steak
¾ cup (180 ml) Mott’s Clamato Caesar Original
¼ cup (60 ml) whipping cream
2 tbsp (30 ml) gochujang paste
1 tsp (5 ml) cornstarch
canola oil, for stir-frying
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ white onion, thinly sliced
Instant Potato Gnocchi, make ahead, recipe follows
1 cup (250 ml) shredded mozzarella
finely sliced green onions, to serve
kimchi, sliced cucumbers, yellow pickled radishes or other banchan-style side dishes, to serve
INSTANT POTATO GNOCCHI
Makes about 3 cups (750 ml)
1¼ cups (310 ml) unflavoured instant potato flakes (not powdered instant mashed potatoes)
⅛ tsp (a pinch) each salt and white pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1½ cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine pear juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and onion powder and whisk until smooth. Add sliced beef and toss until well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Lightly grease a 7 × 11‑in (2 L) casserole dish or 10-in (25 cm) pan.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk Mott’s, cream, gochujang paste and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  4. In a wok over high heat, heat a small amount of canola oil and stir-fry peppers and onions until softened and lightly charred, about 4 minutes. Set aside on a plate.
  5. In same wok, using a bit more oil as needed, stir-fry marinated beef in batches, until browned but still a bit rare. Set aside with peppers and onions.
  6. Wipe wok clean and return onions, peppers and beef to pan. Add Instant Potato Gnocchi and toss well. Pour in gochujang mixture and stir until everything is coated. Transfer to prepared casserole dish or pan.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella overtop. Transfer to oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is browned and sauce is bubbling.
  8. Serve with finely sliced green onions and banchan-style sides such as kimchi, sliced cucumbers and yellow pickled radishes.
  9. INSTANT POTATO GNOCCHI
  10. In a medium saucepan, bring about 10 cups (2.5 L) water to a boil.
  11. In a medium mixing bowl, combine instant potato flakes, salt and white pepper and add 1 cup (250 ml) boiling water. Stir until potato flakes absorb liquid, then set aside to cool until quite warm but not hot.
  12. Add egg to potato mixture and mix until fully incorporated. Add flour and gently mix until a dough forms. Turn onto a clean, well-floured surface and gently knead a couple of times, adding a bit more flour if dough still feels sticky.
  13. Divide dough into 3 even pieces and shape each into a long roll about ¾-in (2 cm) thick. Using a knife lightly coated with flour, cut rolls into pieces about ¾-in (2 cm) long. If classic gnocchi ridges are desired, gently press each piece with back of a fork.
  14. Lightly salt remaining boiling water and cook gnocchi in small batches. When gnocchi float, cook for another 20 seconds, then use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate. Can be made ahead and stored, lightly coated with oil, in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Black Garlic Cauliflower Gratin

Earthy and mysterious black garlic and savoury miso bring bold depth to this creamy cauliflower gratin. Smoky, sweet and unapologetically umami, this easy-to-make dish works just as well for weeknight comfort as it does for gourmet weekend gatherings. Serve this entrée with a glass of Berton Alfresco Fiano or Saintly The Good Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Limited Release.
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Ingredients

Serves 2-3
1 large head cauliflower (about 2½ lbs/1.1 kg), cut into florets about 1-in (2.5 cm) across
1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral-flavoured oil with high smoke point (such as peanut or grapeseed)
2 tbsp (30 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) mirin
Black Garlic Béchamel, make ahead, recipe follows
Brown Butter Sage Crumb, make ahead, recipe follows
steamed rice, to serve (optional)
BLACK GARLIC BÉCHAMEL | Makes about 3 cups (750 ml)
3 tbsp (45 ml) unsalted butter
3 tbsp (45 ml) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (60 ml) roughly chopped black garlic cloves
⅓ cup (80 ml) white wine
2 cups (500 ml) half-and-half cream
2 tbsp (30 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
2 tbsp (30 ml) white miso
⅛ tsp (a pinch) Japanese chili powder or cayenne pepper (optional)
BROWN BUTTER SAGE CRUMB | Makes about 1 cup (250 ml)
⅔ cup (160 ml) panko bread crumbs
⅓ cup (80 ml) finely grated Parmesan
1 tsp (5 ml) chopped fresh sage
¼ tsp (1 ml) fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Serves 2 to 3 as a main dish or 4 to 6 as a side
  2. Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Lightly grease a 7 × 11-in (2 L) baking dish.
  3. Place cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with oil. Toss well to coat.
  4. Preheat a wok over high heat. Working in batches, stir-fry cauliflower until nicely charred and smoky, about 45 seconds per batch. This will produce a fair amount of smoke, so be sure to have your hood fan on or windows open.
  5. When done, return all cauliflower to wok and pour in soy sauce and mirin. Toss to coat and transfer to prepared baking dish.
  6. Pour Black Garlic Béchamel overtop and mix well. Sprinkle with Brown Butter Sage Crumb and transfer to oven. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, until cauliflower is tender-crisp, sauce is bubbly and crumb is nicely browned.
  7. Serve with steamed rice for an easy weeknight meal or as a side dish for an elegant dinner party.
  8. BLACK GARLIC BÉCHAMEL
  9. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat butter until foaming. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in black garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Deglaze with white wine and whisk for about 30 seconds, then add cream, soy sauce and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring very often, until sauce is thickened and raw flour flavour is cooked out. Remove bay leaf and whisk in miso and chili powder, if using. Adjust seasoning to taste. Can be stored, covered, in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat before using.
  10. BROWN BUTTER SAGE CRUMB
  11. In a small bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, sage and thyme and mix well. Set aside.
  12. In a small frying pan over medium-high heat, cook butter until it begins to foam and starts to smell a bit nutty. Remove from heat and drizzle over panko mixture. Gently mix until well coated. Can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Pho-Spiced Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

These short ribs are slow-braised in an aromatic, spice-laced broth inspired by Vietnamese pho. Charring the ginger over an open flame gives the broth a deep, smoky flavour, adding subtle complexity and warmth to the dish. Serve Pho-Spiced Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Pirramimma White Label Petit Verdot or Road 13 Honest John’s Red.
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Ingredients

Serves 4
2 cups (500 ml) red wine
2 cups (500 ml) beef stock, divided
¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
4 whole black cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
3 whole star anise
2 × 3-in (7.5 cm) sticks cinnamon
2 fresh or dried bay leaves
2-in (5 cm) piece fresh ginger, lightly charred on a grill or over open flame, then halved lengthwise (charring optional but recommended)
4 × 10 to 14 oz (280 to 400 g) bone-in short ribs
salt and coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil
1 white onion, cut into ¼-in (0.6 cm) dice
¼ cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
3 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1½-in (4 cm) pieces
⅓ cup (80 ml) hoisin sauce, plus more to taste
thinly sliced white onions, for garnish
rice noodles, mashed potatoes or steamed rice, to serve
bean sprouts, to serve
fresh basil leaves, to serve
fresh cilantro sprigs, to serve
sliced jalapeños or serrano peppers, to serve

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl or container, combine red wine, 1 cup (250 ml) beef stock, soy sauce, cardamon, cloves, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves and ginger. Mix well. Add short ribs and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 300 F (150 F) and set oven rack to middle or lower position to accommodate a Dutch oven, if using.
  3. Remove ribs from marinade and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper and reserve marinade.
  4. Preheat a Dutch oven or a heavy, ovenproof pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and sear short ribs on all sides until deeply browned. Set aside.
  5. In same pan, sauté diced onions until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 more minute. Pour in reserved marinade and remaining 1 cup (250 ml) beef stock and, while stirring, bring to a simmer.
  6. Return short ribs to pan, cover and transfer to oven. Cook for about 2 hours, or until meat starts to become tender but is not yet falling off bone. Add carrots and continue cooking for another 30 to 60 minutes, until both ribs and carrots are fork-tender and bones can slide out easily.
  7. Transfer ribs and carrots to a tray or plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  8. Place pan on stovetop over medium heat. Reduce braising liquid until it lightly coats back of a spoon. Stir in hoisin sauce and adjust seasoning to taste. Return ribs to pan to glaze.
  9. Serve straight from pan or transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with thinly sliced white onions. Serve over rice noodles, mashed potatoes or steamed rice along with bean sprouts, basil, cilantro and sliced peppers on side.
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Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Pomegranate Chermoula Sauce

Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Pomegranate Chermoula Sauce makes an impressive centrepiece at Thanksgiving. Serve with Tantalus Pinot Noir, Steller’s Jay Sparkling Rosé, Mission Hill Compendium or CedarCreek New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
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Ingredients

Serves Serves 8 / Makes 1 cup (250 ml) Pomegranate Chermoula Sauce
BEEF TENDERLOIN
3 lbs (1.4 kg) centre-cut beef tenderloin
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
grapeseed oil Pomegranate Chermoula Sauce, to serve, make ahead, recipe follows
POMEGRANATE CHERMOULA SAUCE
1 cup (250 ml) packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems
1 cup (250 ml) packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) ground coriander
1 tsp (5 ml) red pepper chili flakes
½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground ginger
1 lemon, zest and juice
2 tbsp (30 ml) pomegranate molasses
¾ cup (180 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
¼ cup (60 ml) pomegranate arils

Instructions

  1. To make the slow-roasted beef tenderloin, the day before you want to serve this dish, start preparing beef. Trim off any silverskin and discard, then generously sprinkle beef all over with salt and pepper. Truss tenderloin by tying pieces of kitchen twine all down tenderloin in 1-in (2.5 cm) intervals.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and top with an ovenproof rack. Place tenderloin on rack and refrigerate, uncovered, for a minimum of 4 hours and up to overnight.
  3. When ready to cook tenderloin, position 1 oven rack in middle of oven and a second oven rack about 6-in (15 cm) away from broiler. Preheat oven to 225 F (110 C).
  4. While oven preheats, remove tenderloin from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature.
  5. Transfer tenderloin, still on rack-lined baking sheet, to middle rack of preheated oven. Roast until internal temperature reaches about 10 degrees below your desired final Fahrenheit temperature (or about 5 degrees below if measuring in Celsius). For medium-rare, look for an internal temperature of 130 F (54 C). Start checking internal temperature of tenderloin with an instant-read thermometer after 2 hours in oven, though it may take up to 3 hours depending on thickness of tenderloin.
  6. Once tenderloin is finished roasting, remove from oven and turn on broiler. Brush tenderloin with a thin layer of grapeseed oil and discard parchment from under rack. Place tenderloin, still on rack-topped baking sheet, on upper oven rack under broiler. Use tongs to turn tenderloin every 10 to 20 seconds until nicely browned on all sides, about 2 minutes total. Remove roast from oven and set aside to rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. Once meat has rested for at least 20 minutes, cut off twine and discard. Slice tenderloin crosswise into 1-in (2.5 cm) thick rounds, using twine marks to guide you. Arrange on a serving platter and drizzle with some Pomegranate Chermoula Sauce. Serve remaining sauce alongside.
  8. To make the pomegranate chermoula sauce, in bowl of a food processor fitted with steel blade attachment, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, coriander, red pepper chili flakes, ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice and pomegranate molasses. Pulse until just combined and herbs are roughly chopped. With food processor running, drizzle in olive oil, stopping to scrape down sides of food processor as needed, until oil is incorporated and sauce still has some texture to it. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in pomegranate arils. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Ricotta Gnudi with Mushrooms

Also sometimes called malfatti (which translates to “misshapen”), gnudi are soft, pillowy dumplings made primarily from ricotta cheese. They are similar in texture and flavour to the filling of ravioli, just without the pasta. For the best gnudi, use a ricotta that does not have a lot of moisture in it. Draining the ricotta in cheesecloth overnight will help the cooked gnudi be light in texture as opposed to dense or gummy. You’ll need to start this recipe the day before you want to serve it. Serve this dish with Grey Monk Pinot Noir or Robin Ridge Gamay. 
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Ingredients

Serves 4
2½ cups (625 ml) ricotta cheese
¾ cup (180 ml) finely grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
2 lemons, zest only
¼ tsp (1 ml) freshly grated nutmeg
½ tsp (2.5 ml) fine sea salt, plus more for seasoning
2 tbsp (30 ml) all-purpose flour
3 cups (750 ml) semolina flour
2 tbsp (30 ml) grapeseed oil
16 to 18 fresh sage leaves, divided
3 cups (750 ml) mixed mushrooms, chopped or torn into similar-sized pieces
½ cup (125 ml) dry white wine
5 tbsp (75 ml) unsalted butter
¼ cup (60 ml) skinned hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, stir ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, nutmeg, salt and all-purpose flour until just combined.
  3. Sprinkle semolina over bottom of a 9 × 13-in (23 × 32.5 cm) baking dish. Using a 1½ tbsp (22.5 ml) spring-release icecream scoop, portion out ricotta mixture over semolina in baking dish. Gently roll balls in semolina and place on lined baking sheet. Continue portioning and rolling remaining ricotta mixture. Sprinkle any remaining semolina over balls on baking sheet, then place sheet in refrigerator, uncovered, for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  4. When ready to finish dish, place a large stockpot of water over high heat and bring to a boil.
  5. While water is coming to a boil, in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm grapeseed oil. Working with 12 sage leaves, add 4 at a time to hot oil. Take care, as they will sputter and sizzle quickly and become crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside.
  6. Keep uncleaned skillet over medium-high heat and add mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Pour in wine and let cook away so there is no moisture left in pan. Transfer mushrooms to a plate, set aside and return skillet to medium-high heat.
  7. Add butter and remaining 4 to 6 sage leaves. Cook, stirring constantly, until foam on butter subsides and milk solids start to separate and turn a rich golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove sage leaves and discard. Add hazelnuts and toast in butter for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in reserved mushrooms.
  8. Spoon some brown butter, mushroom and hazelnut sauce over gnudi, then garnish with a sprinkle of finely grated Parmesan, a few leaves of crispy sage and some freshly ground black pepper, if desired. Enjoy immediately.
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