Grove 42 Collins

Featuring vibrant notes of orange, lemon peel, lemongrass and ginger, this non-alcoholic beverage captures the complex flavour journey that one would find in any cocktail.
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Ingredients

Serves 1
½ tsp (2.5 ml) orange flower water
1 mandarin orange, peeled
2 oz (60 ml) Seedlip Grove 42
½ oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup*
½ oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 oz (60 ml) soda water
lemongrass stalk, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Measure orange flower water into a Collins glass, swirl it around to coat the inside and discard excess. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 1 mandarin orange, then add Seedlip Grove 42, Simple Syrup and lemon juice. Shake vigorously and fine strain over cubed ice into Collins glass. Top with soda and garnish with a stalk of lemongrass.
  2. * 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in boiling water. Allow to cool before using.
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Rhuby-Rose Tart

Impress your guests, and maybe even yourself, with this Rhuby-Rose Tart. This tangy rhubarb curd is cradled in a sweet, crumbly crust with a soft hint of rose, adding an aromatic touch. Decorate as you please and make this recipe your own. Consider pairing this recipe with La Marca Prosecco Rosé or Sheringham Rhubarb Gin Liqueur.
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Ingredients

Serves 6-8
⅔ cup + ¾ cup (340 ml) butter, divided
2 cups (500 ml) graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp (30 ml) golden brown sugar or granulated sugar
⅛ tsp (a pinch) salt
4 stalks rhubarb (about 1 lb/450 g), cut into 2-in (5 cm) chunks (fresh or frozen)
1½ tsp (7.5 ml) gelatin crystals
2 tbsp (30 ml) water
3 large eggs
¾ cup (180 ml) granulated sugar
2 tsp (10 ml) rosewater
shelled pistachios, strawberries, freeze-dried strawberries, dried roses and fresh mint leaves, for garnish, as desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
  2. In a small saucepan, melt ⅔ cup (160 ml) butter until it starts to change colour. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt and melted butter. Mix well. Pour into a 10-in (25 cm) tart dish or pan. Using back of a round, flat-bottomed measuring cup, push and press mixture evenly along bottom and sides of tart dish or pan.
  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Blend rhubarb in a food processer. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer placed over a bowl to separate juice from pulp. Use a spoon to press solids in strainer to extract all juice. Discard solids. This should yield about 1¼ cups (310 ml) rhubarb juice.
  5. In a small bowl, combine gelatin and water and allow gelatin to bloom for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  6. In a bowl, using a handheld blender or wire whisk, whisk eggs and sugar until blended and smooth.
  7. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (250 ml) rhubarb juice, egg mixture and ¾ cup (180 ml) butter. Cook over medium-low heat until butter melts. Stirring regularly to avoid eggs congealing along bottom and sides of saucepan, continue cooking until mixture thickens to consistency of thick yogurt. Remove immediately from heat. If curd is too thick, add remaining rhubarb juice a few tablespoons at a time.
  8. Add bloomed gelatin and rosewater and mix until gelatin has fully dissolved. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any lumps.
  9. Pour into prepared tart shell. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to set.
  10. Garnish as desired with pistachios, strawberries, freeze-dried strawberries, dried roses and mint.
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Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Creamy Za’atar Tahini

With its Mediterranean flavours, this creamy tahini elevates the sweetness of roasted carrots to gastronomic heights! The tahini can also be served alongside crudités as appetizers or makes for a distinctive spread in wraps or sandwiches. Consider pairing this recipe with Louis Latour Bourgogne Gamay.
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Ingredients

Serves 6 to 8
1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
2 tsp (10 ml) liquid honey
3 tbsp (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
24 to 30 heirloom carrots, washed and trimmed
Creamy Za’atar Tahini, make ahead, recipe follows
1 cup (250 ml) thinly sliced leaf lettuce
¼ cup (60 ml) flaked almonds, lightly toasted
Creamy Za’atar Tahini:
1 cup (250 ml) tahini
⅔ cup (160 ml) water
6 tbsp (90 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup (60 ml) plain Greek yogurt
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 tbsp (15 ml) za’atar
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp (15 ml) dried mint leaves
2 tbsp (30 ml) pomegranate molasses
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix mustard, vinegar, honey and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place carrots on a large baking sheet. Pour dressing over carrots and mix well to coat.
  4. Arrange carrots in a single layer and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and turn carrots over. Return to oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until fork-tender but still firm. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter.
  5. Spoon Creamy Za’atar Tahini across centre of carrots. Garnish with lettuce and flaked almonds.
  6. Creamy Za’atar Tahini: In a medium bowl, mix tahini and water until smooth. Add olive oil, yogurt, lemon zest, 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice (save any remaining juice for another purpose), za’atar, cumin, garlic, mint and pomegranate molasses. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Can be made up to a day ahead and stored in refrigerator until ready to use. Makes about 2½ cups (625 ml).
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Citrus Avocado Salad

Visually stunning and refreshingly delicious, this Citrus Avocado Salad recipe is a feast for your eyes as well as your palate! With fresh, crisp greens and creamy avocado, the juicy citrus slices offer complementary flavours that balance the sweet-and-tangy Limoncello dressing to perfection. Consider pairing this recipe with Black Sage Shiraz or Joiefarm Rosé.
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Ingredients

Serves 6-8
2 shallots, thinly sliced
⅓ cup (80 ml) red wine vinegar
3 tbsp (45 ml) granulated sugar
¼ tsp (1 ml) + ⅛ tsp (a pinch) salt, divided
6 to 8 cups (1.5 to 2 L) mixed salad greens
Limoncello Lime Dressing, make ahead, recipe follows
1 avocado, sliced
1 handful English peas, split (optional)
2 oranges, zested (zest reserved), peeled and sliced crosswise into ¼-in (0.6 cm) slices
2 tbsp (30 ml) pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 tbsp (30 ml) pomegranate arils
1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced crosswise into ¼-in (0.6 cm) slices
1 blood orange, peeled and sliced crosswise into ¼-in (0.6 cm) slices
fresh basil and mint leaves, for garnish
LIMONCELLO LIME DRESSING
1 tbsp (22.5 ml) white balsamic or white wine vinegar
1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice
1 tbsp (15 ml) Limoncello
⅓ cup + 4 tsp (100 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) liquid honey
⅛ tsp (a pinch) white pepper

Instructions

  1. Place shallots in a clean, non-reactive, heatproof jar. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, cook red wine vinegar, sugar and ¼ tsp (1 ml) salt until just simmering. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and pour into jar with shallots. Loosely cover with lid and cool to room temperature. Tighten lid and refrigerate overnight.
  3. In a large bowl, toss salad greens with desired amount of Limoncello Lime Dressing. Scatter with desired amount of pickled shallots. Transfer to a serving platter and top with avocados and English peas, if using. Scatter reserved orange zest, pine nuts and pomegranate arils evenly across.
  4. Top with grapefruit, blood orange and orange slices as desired and garnish with basil and mint leaves.
  5. LIMONCELLO LIME DRESSING
  6. In a small jar, combine all ingredients, cover tightly with lid and shake vigorously to make dressing. Use as needed. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Tangy Herbed Potato Salad

Ready for spring, this recipe offers a healthier take on the classic Potato salad. It’s a crowd-pleasing, tangy, herbed fresh salad that delivers uncompromising comfort on any menu, from a family feast to a patio party. Try pairing this recipe with Saintly The Good Sauvignon Blanc.
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Ingredients

Serves 6 to 8
1 ½ cups (375 ml) plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp (10 ml) Dijon mustard
⅛ tsp (a pinch) cayenne pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
½ cup (125 ml) chopped fresh chives
¼ cup (60 ml) chopped green onions
2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
2 lbs (900 g) Yukon Gold potatoes
salt and pepper, to taste
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 tbsp (45 ml) chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large non-reactive bowl, combine yogurt, oil, mustard, cayenne, vinegar, chives, green onions and parsley. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 1 hour.
  2. Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and let potatoes cool slightly.
  3. Carefully cut potatoes in halves or quarters (about 1½‑in/4 cm chunks), depending on size of each potato. Place on a large baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Cool completely.
  4. Add yogurt dressing to potatoes, along with celery and mint. Mix until combined. Garnish with parsley and mint and serve.
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Crusted Rack of Lamb

Served as an impressive main, this deceivingly easy-to-prepare Crusted Rack of Lamb recipe is sure to delight every guest at your festive table! It can also be served as a hearty appetizer with your favourite mint sauce or jelly. Try pairing this recipe with Black Sage Shiraz.
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Ingredients

Serves 5 to 8 (2 to 3 ribs each)
4 tsp (20 ml) salt, divided
2 tsp (10 ml) pepper, divided
2 racks of lamb (about 2 lbs/900 g each), excess fat trimmed
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
1¼ cups (310 ml) panko bread crumbs
2 tsp (10 ml) onion powder
2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh thyme
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2½ tbsp (37.5 ml) olive oil
3 tbsp (45 ml) chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon zest
⅓ cup (80 ml) Dijon mustard
mint sauce or mint jelly, to serve

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C) and adjust oven rack to centre position. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp (10 ml) salt and 1 tsp (5 ml) pepper. Season all sides of lamb generously with this mixture. Set aside.
  3. In a large frying pan or skillet, heat vegetable oil on high heat until it starts shimmering. Fry both racks, fat-side down first, 2 to 3 minutes, until well browned. Turn racks over and continue frying for another 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs, carefully move racks to fry sides as well, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to rest on a plate.
  4. In a large skillet or frying pan, combine panko, onion powder, thyme, garlic, olive oil, 2 tsp (10 ml) salt and 1 tsp (5 ml) pepper. Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until light golden. Transfer to a large, shallow dish big enough for a whole lamb rack. Mix in parsley and lemon zest.
  5. Brush lamb on all sides with mustard. Dip each rack into prepared panko mixture to coat all sides. Place on foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature of lamb reaches 130 to 135 F (54 to 57 C). Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving. Serve alongside your favourite mint sauce or mint jelly.
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Spirited Halo Halo

Tagalog for “mix-mix,” halo-halo is a traditional Filipino dessert that’s a party in a glass. The icy treat gets its name from a concoction of sweet ingredients in interesting flavours and textures topped with shaved ice and evaporated or condensed milk. If you don’t have a shaved ice maker, you can simply crush ice into a fine powder in your blender. Look for halo-halo ingredients in your local Asian market or online. Pair this recipe with Captain Morgan Mango Mai Tai.
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Ingredients

Serves 4
½ cup (125 ml) small sago pearls
4 cups (1 L) water
1½ cups (375 ml) unsweetened coconut milk
¼ cup (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup (60 ml) evaporated milk
2 mangoes, peeled, pitted and cut into bite-sized cubes
1 dragon fruit, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
1 cup (250 ml) quartered or diced strawberries
⅓ cup (80 ml) drained palm seeds
4 tbsp (60 ml) Don Papa Rum, plus more if desired
4 to 6 cups (1 to 1.5 L) shaved ice
ube ice cream or pandan ice cream
leche flan (purchased), cut into 1-in (2.5 cm) pieces

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, cook sago pearls in water according to package directions. Drain, then place warm in a medium bowl with coconut milk, stirring well to separate pearls. Set aside and let cool to room temperature. Coconut sago can be made up to this point and stored in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Before serving, warm gently over low heat to bring to room temperature.
  2. In a small bowl or glass measuring jug, stir condensed milk and evaporated milk. Set aside.
  3. In 4 tall glasses, layer sago pearls, mango pieces, dragon fruit pieces, strawberries and palm seeds. Feel free to add more or less of any ingredient. Pour at least 1 tbsp (15 ml) Don Papa Rum into each glass. Add shaved ice to fill each glass, taking care to leave some room for toppings. Top ice with 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk mixture before topping everything off with a scoop or two of ice cream and some leche flan. Halo halo is best enjoyed right away.
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