
Crustless Quiche with Smoked Salmon
We all love quiche, but it is a commitment to make, this recipe doesn’t have a crust and so it’s so easy! You still get the decadent custard but with a lot less effort. Baking it at a lower temperature ensures the custard stays soft and delicate. This style makes it easy to whip up on a holiday morning. Try pairing this recipe with Chardonnay Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve or Villa Teresa Prosecco Frizzante.Ingredients
Serves 6
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, room temperature, for dish
8 eggs
1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream
1 cup (250 ml) whole milk
2 tsp (10 ml) salt
¼ tsp (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp (45 ml) finely chopped fresh chives, divided
2 tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, divided
vegetable oil, for frying
3 tbsp (45 ml) capers, drained and dried on paper towel
¼ cup (60 ml) crème fraîche
1 lemon, zest only
3 oz (85 g) cold-smoked salmon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F (160 C). Butter a 10‑in (25 cm) pie plate or quiche dish and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix eggs, whipping cream, milk, salt, pepper, 2 tbsp (30 ml) chives and 1 tbsp (15 ml) parsley. Check seasoning and adjust.
- Pour into pie plate and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until custard is set. Remove from oven and set aside. If making ahead, store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- While quiche is baking, fill a small saucepan with 1-in (2.5 cm) vegetable oil and heat over medium-high. Once oil is hot, carefully fry capers until they have popped open and are crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- Mix crème fraîche with lemon zest and remaining chives and parsley.
- Before serving, arrange salmon on quiche and garnish with crème fraîche and capers. If made ahead, quiche can be served cold, at room temperature, or reheated in oven at 350 F (160 C) for 15 minutes before arranging with salmon and garnishing.
Drink Pairings

Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs
Who doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs? Make it so much more irresistible by smothering it with cheese and baking it. We’ve included the most delicious and simple sauce and baking the meatballs instead of frying cuts down on time and mess. Try pairing this recipe with Puglia Primitivo Luccarelli or Chianti Classico Ricasoli Brolio 2018Ingredients
Serves 4-6
2 × 23 oz (660 ml) jars strained tomatoes
¼ cup (60 ml) butter
1 medium yellow onion, halved
4 tsp (20 ml) salt, divided
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1½ lbs (680 g) ground beef
1 cup (250 ml) bread crumbs
½ cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan, plus more to serve
1 egg
1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
3 cloves garlic, grated
3 tbsp (45 ml) chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1 lb (450 g) spaghetti
12 oz (340 g) mozzarella, grated, divided
1 handful fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring strained tomatoes, butter, onions, 2 tsp (10 ml) salt and a pinch of pepper to a boil. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) salt, ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, garlic and parsley. Mix well. If desired, cook a small amount of meatball mixture in a frying pan to taste seasoning, adjust if necessary.
- Using a medium-sized spoon, scoop and roll meat mixture into about 3 tbsp (45 ml) sized balls (makes about 25 meatballs). Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer them to tomato sauce and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked all the way through and no longer pink inside.
- While meatballs are cooking, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Toss spaghetti with three-quarters of sauce (no meatballs) and half of the mozzarella. Place in a 10-in (25 cm) cast iron skillet or baking dish. Top with remaining sauce, all meatballs and remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden. Garnish with chopped parsley and basil.
Drink Pairings

Braised Chicken, Chestnuts and Hua Diao
Experience the fusion of locally sourced, free-range chicken elevated with the buttery sweetness of chestnuts and the rich depth of 8-year-old Hua Diao wine. This dish is crafted by Chef He at Mott 32 in Vancouver, BC. Try pairing this recipe with Quails Gate Chardonnay or Tinhorn Creek Pinot Gris 2022.Ingredients
Serves 4 to 6
1 whole chicken (about 3½ lbs/1.6 kg), cut into pieces
4 to 5 slices fresh ginger
2 green onions
1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral-flavoured oil
1½ cups (375 ml) aged Hua Diao cooking wine (preferably 8 or 15 years old)
3 to 4 pieces rock sugar
1½ tsp (7.5 g) salt
1 cup (250 ml) chestnuts
cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and dry chicken, ginger and green onions.
- Cut green onions into 1-in (2.5 cm) sections.
- Heat a clay pot on high until piping hot. Add oil and ginger slices and fry until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add chicken, Hua Diao, green onions, rock sugar and salt. Fill clay pot with water until everything is covered and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Stir chicken and flip bottom pieces to top to ensure heat is distributed evenly. Add chestnuts and stew for 8 more minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F (74 C). Garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Drink Pairings

Braised Lamb Shanks served with Polenta
Impress your guests with this hearty and filling dish that’s also quite easy to make! The shanks are simply braised until tender and can be made a few days in advance and warmed in the sauce when ready to serve. Cheesy polenta is the perfect comforting accompaniment. This recipe uses stone ground polenta for more texture and flavour, but you can use any polenta you can find. Try pairing this recipe with Carinena Reserva Monasterio de Las or Shiraz Pirramimma McLaren Vale 2019Ingredients
Serves 6
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
6 lamb shanks
2 tsp (10 ml) salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 large onion, sliced
2 medium carrots, cut into 2-in (5 cm) pieces
¼ cup (60 ml) tomato paste
1 cup (250 ml) red wine
3 cups (750 ml) beef stock
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary
3 sprigs fresh thyme
GREMOLATA
1 bunch fresh parsley, leaves only, roughly chopped
1 lemon, zest and juice
3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 capers, minced
1 chili, finely chopped (optional)
1 tbsp (15 ml) red wine vinegar
3 tbsp (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
POLENTA
4 cups (1 L) water
1 cup (250 ml) milk
2 tsp (10 ml) salt
1½ cups (375 ml) stone-ground polenta
½ cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
Instructions
- To prepare Lamb, preheat oven to 300 F (150 C). In a large Dutch oven or frying pan over medium-high heat, heat oil until it shimmers.
- Season lamb with salt and pepper. In batches, sear lamb until golden brown on all sides. Remove lamb from pan and set aside.
- Turn heat to low and add onions and carrots. Sweat until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and continue cooking until tomato paste has slightly caramelized, 5 to 8 minutes. Deglaze with wine.
- Return lamb shanks to Dutch oven, if using (if you used a frying pan, follow method in next step instead). Add stock and enough water to cover lamb. Add bay leaf, rosemary and thyme and bring to a boil. Cover with lid and place in oven. Cook for 2 hours, or until lamb is tender.
- If you used a frying pan, put seared lamb shanks in an ovenproof casserole large enough to fit all shanks. Add stock to frying pan with tomato and vegetable mixture, bring to a boil over high heat, then pour over lamb. Add water to cover. Add bay leaf, rosemary and thyme, cover with foil and cook in oven for 2 hours, or until lamb is tender.
- While lamb is cooking, make Gremolata. In a small bowl, mix parsley, lemon zest and juice, anchovies, garlic, capers, chili (if desired), red wine vinegar and olive oil. Check seasoning and adjust. Cover and keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Once lamb is cooked, remove it from cooking liquid and keep warm in oven covered with foil. Remove and discard carrots and herbs. Let liquid sit for 10 minutes, then remove excess fat that floats to top. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and reduce, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a sauce consistency, about 10 minutes.
- To make Polenta, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water, milk and salt to a boil. Slowly whisk in polenta. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to low, stirring constantly. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is like a soft porridge. If it is too thick, add more water until it reaches desired consistency. Add Parmesan and butter and stir to combine. Check and adjust seasoning.
- To serve, divide polenta evenly between 6 bowls. Top each bowl with a lamb shank and sauce and garnish with gremolata.
Drink Pairings

Fish Pie
Fish pie is a British pub classic! You won’t regret trying this dish, it’s creamy, rich, and oh so satisfying. We used salmon, halibut, and smoked salmon, but any combination of your favourite fish and seafood will work. Including something smoked adds another layer of flavour. Try it with prawns or scallops! Pair this recipe with Calliope Figure 8 White 2022 or Gray Monk Chardonnay Unwooded 2022Ingredients
Serves 4-6
3 lbs (1.4 kg) potatoes, peeled and cut in half
6 oz (170 g) aged cheddar, grated, divided
½ cup (125 ml) whipping cream
3 tsp (15 ml) salt, divided, plus more for cooking potatoes
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 tbsp (60 ml) butter, divided, plus more for greasing dish
½ medium onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp (45 ml) all-purpose flour
2 cups (500 ml) milk
1 lb (450 g) cod or halibut, bones removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
½ lb (225 g) salmon, bones removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
½ lb (225 g) hot-smoked salmon, broken into bite-sized pieces
1 cup (250 ml) frozen peas
1 tsp (5 ml) finely chopped fresh chives
2 tsp (10 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain, then mash with half of the cheddar, whipping cream, 1½ tsp (7.5 ml) salt, pepper and 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, sweat onions and garlic in remaining 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter. Add flour and mix well. Slowly whisk in milk and continue whisking until smooth. Add remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, turn heat down to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened. Check and adjust seasoning. Set aside.
- Butter a 9 × 13-in (3.5 L) casserole dish. Cover bottom of casserole with a quarter of the béchamel. Place fish and peas in casserole and cover with remaining béchamel. Smooth it out and top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until golden and bubbly and fish flakes easily. Garnish with chives and parsley.
Drink Pairings

Red Wine Ravioli with Ricotta & Parmesan
Try this classic ravioli with a twist. Red wine used in the pasta creates a great colour in the final dish but does not add a ton of flavour. Therefore, save your good red wines for drinking alongside this tasty pasta starter. You should only need half the pasta dough for filling made in this recipe. However, it is good to have extra dough just in case it takes a couple of tries to perfect your ravioli making.Ingredients
Serves 6
DOUGH:
5 large egg yolks
1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1½ cups (375 ml) red wine
1 tsp (5 ml) kosher salt
4 cups (1 L) flour, plus extra for kneading
FILLING:
18 oz (510 g) ricotta cheese
6 oz (170 g) grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
¼ tsp (1 ml) freshly ground nutmeg
1 tsp (5 ml) finely grated lemon zest
2 tsp (10 ml) fresh lemon juice
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 large egg
1 tbsp (15 ml) water
semolina flour, for dusting
SAUCE:
2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter
¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ tsp (7.5 ml) white miso paste
20 sage leaves
Instructions
- To make Dough, place egg yolks, olive oil, red wine and salt in a food processor fitted with a steel blade attachment and pulse to combine. Add flour and pulse until dough just starts to come together. Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface and knead until smooth and dough springs back when you press a finger into it, about 5 minutes. Use as much flour as needed. Wrap dough with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
- While dough rests, make Filling. Lay a clean tea towel or a triple layer of paper towels on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread ricotta evenly over surface of towels. Top with a second clean tea towel or triple layer of paper towels. Press with hands or a second rimmed baking sheet and let rest 5 minutes. Transfer ricotta to a medium bowl along with Parmesan, nutmeg, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg and water to create an egg wash. Set aside.
- Divide rested dough into 4 equal pieces. Wrap 3 pieces in plastic wrap and set aside. Roll out remaining dough into a narrow rectangle, ½-in (1.25 cm) thick. Set pasta machine on the widest setting and feed dough through rollers. Fold dough lengthwise into thirds and rotate 90 degrees. Repeat rolling, folding and rotating another 3 times to increase dough’s elasticity. If dough gets sticky, dust with more flour.
- Narrow setting one notch and pass dough through twice. Continue passing dough twice through ever-finer settings until it is very thin, about setting 5 or 6. Dust dough with flour and lay flat on the counter. Place 2 tsp (10 ml) mounds of filling along one side of the dough, leaving about ½-in (1.25 cm) between each mound. Brush egg wash around each mound of filling. Fold dough over mounds and press between each mound to secure and expel any air bubbles. Cut between each mound to create ravioli. Trim into desired shape. Place on a baking sheet that has been well-dusted with semolina flour and repeat with remaining dough and filling. Pasta can be prepared up to this point, dusted with semolina, covered well with plastic wrap and refrigerated overnight. Alternatively, ravioli may be placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet and frozen completely. Transfer to a freezer bag, press out as much air as possible and store in freezer for up to 2 months.
- When ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- To make sauce, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Lower heat to medium-low and cook butter, stirring often, until it just starts to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add olive oil and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until garlic has softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add pasta to boiling water and cook until ravioli floats, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- While pasta cooks, stir miso paste and sage into sauce. Let cook for 1 minute and then season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Remove pasta from boiling water with a slotted spoon and place in sauce. Baste pasta with sauce for 30 seconds and then divide between serving plates. Garnish with additional Parmesan and serve immediately.
Drink Pairings

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Chops with Apples & Cider Pan Sauce
This one pan meal is easy enough for a weeknight yet tastes fancy enough should company drop by for dinner. Bust out the cast-iron pan to take this recipe to the next level of fall flavours.Ingredients
Serves 4
4 boneless pork loin chops
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 to 8 slices prosciutto
2 tbsp (30 ml) grapeseed oil, plus extra if needed
2 shallots, peeled and halved
4 small cloves garlic, smashed
1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and cut into 10 to 12 wedges
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
12 fresh sage leaves
1 cup (250 ml) Strongbow Original Dry Cider
1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Place pork chops on a clean cutting board and sprinkle with salt and pepper to season. Tightly wrap 1 to 2 slices of prosciutto around each chop. Press down on prosciutto to make it stick to pork.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork chops, shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally and checking pork to make sure it doesn’t burn, until chops are well browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip pork over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add an additional tablespoon of oil to skillet, if needed, along with apple wedges, rosemary and thyme. Let apples sauté along with aromatics until they are lightly caramelized but still have some texture, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove apples and place on plate alongside pork.
- Add cider and Dijon mustard to skillet. Bring to a hard simmer over medium-high heat, whisking often, and let sauce simmer until reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Add apples and pork back into skillet and allow to simmer in sauce for 1 minute.
- To serve, divide pork and apple wedges between serving plates. Drizzle with pan sauce and top with fried sage. Enjoy.
Drink Pairings

Shiitake Fried Rice
A quick and easy weekday meal, perfect for when you’re short on time. Any type of mushrooms can be used, but the shiitakes really add a meaty rich flavour. Enjoy as a side dish or on it’s own. Add protein as you see fit. Goes well with a fried egg on top!Ingredients
Serves 4
2 tbsp (30 ml) light soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) dark soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) fish sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil, divided
3 cups (750 ml) shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced
1 cup (250 ml) king oyster mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt, plus more to taste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 green onions, cut in 1-in (2.5 cm) pieces, plus more sliced for garnish
4 cups (1 L) cooked rice
4 eggs
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauces, oyster sauce, fish sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat butter and 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan or wok. Add mushrooms and season with salt. Stir-fry until softened and golden brown. Move mushrooms to one side and add 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil with garlic and green onions. Stir-fry 30 seconds.
- Add rice and toss with all ingredients. Spread to cover bottom and let sit for 1 minute. Add sauces and toss to thoroughly mix. Fry, tossing or stirring occasionally, for another 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer to 4 bowls.
- In a frying pan over medium-high heat, fry eggs sunny side up with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil. If you used a frying pan previously, you can use the same pan. Top each bowl of rice with a fried egg and sliced green onions.
Drink Pairings

Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce
You can’t get anymore classic than this dish. A perfectly roasted tenderloin with creamy mushrooms flavoured with grainy mustard, sherry, and thyme. Seasoning the roast overnight will let the salt penetrate as well as help to dry out the meat, ensuring you get a nicely flavoured crust. Serve at home for a classic dinner with family or friends.Ingredients
Serves 4
1 × 2 lbs (900 g) centre cut beef tenderloin roast, trimmed and tied
2 tbsp (30 ml) kosher salt
2 tsp (10 ml) coarsely ground black pepper
2 tsp (10 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup (60 ml) butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 sprigs thyme, plus more for garnish
2 cups (500 ml) button mushrooms, halved
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 tbsp (45 ml) sherry
1 tsp (5 ml) red wine vinegar
2 tbsp (30 ml) grainy mustard
1 bay leaf
1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream
fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Dry tenderloin well with paper towel. Season with 2 tbsp (30 ml) salt and 2 tsp (10 ml) pepper. Let sit in refrigerator uncovered overnight.
- When ready to cook, remove from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 300 F (150 C). Roast tenderloin on a wire rack for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until meat reaches 120 F (49 C) in the centre. Remove from oven.
- Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Add olive oil, 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, garlic and thyme. Quickly sear tenderloin on all sides, basting with melted butter as it is cooking, until all sides have browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from pan to rest and turn heat to medium.
- Add remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter and mushrooms. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Add shallots and cook another 5 minutes.
- Deglaze with sherry and red wine vinegar. Add mustard, bay leaf and cream and simmer for 5 minutes, or until cream reaches a sauce-like consistency. Remove thyme stems and bay leaf.
- Remove twine from roast and cut into 4 to 6 slices. Pour mushroom sauce on a platter and lay beef on top. Garnish with parsley and thyme leaves.
Drink Pairings

Upside-Down Beet Tart with Oranges & Greens
Taking inspiration from the viral TikTok trend, these tarts only look fancy. Using ready to roll puff pastry and store-bought steamed beets this recipe comes together in a snap and is perfect any time of the day. Once you master the upside-down tart technique, experiment with other seasonal fillings for a whole new taste profile. Great as an appetizer or as a meal itself.Ingredients
Serves 6
1 large egg
1 tbsp (15 ml) water
1 × 14 oz (398 g) package puff pastry
¼ cup (60 ml) liquid clover honey
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1½ tsp (7.5 ml) fresh thyme leaves
1 × 8 oz (225 g) package ready-steamed beets, drained and patted dry with paper towel
2 tsp (10 ml) finely grated orange zest
1 × 10 oz (300 g) wheel brie
2 oranges, zest and fruit
3 to 4 cups (750 ml to 1 L) mixed greens
1 tbsp (15 ml) good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water to create an egg wash. Set aside.
- On a floured work surface, roll out puff pastry to a rectangle roughly 3½ × 5½-in (9 × 14 cm). Cut into 6 rectangles (don’t worry if they’re not perfect).
- Using prepared baking sheet, drizzle honey on parchment paper in 6 dots and spread with the back of a spoon into a rectangle a little smaller than puff pastry. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme leaves.
- Thinly slice beets and shingle over honey, taking care to place beets so they will be covered by the puff pastry rectangles. Sprinkle orange zest over beets. Slice brie and place a couple slices on each beet pile. Place a rectangle of puff pastry on top of each beet pile and let edges of puff pastry rest on parchment paper. Either press edges of puff pastry onto parchment paper or crimp with tines of a fork to gently seal edges.
- Brush tops of puff pastry with egg wash and bake until deep golden brown and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes. Let tarts sit on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, using a knife, cut away pith from each orange. Segment oranges between white membranes and place segments into a large bowl. Drizzle any additional orange juice into bowl as well. Add mixed greens, a good pinch of salt and 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil. Toss gently to combine.
- Using a thin spatula, gently lift tarts off baking sheet, turn over and place on serving plates. Serve with orange segments and greens. Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired and enjoy.