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.
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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water to create an egg wash. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. When ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  7. 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.
  8. Add pasta to boiling water and cook until ravioli floats, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. 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.
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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.
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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. To serve, divide pork and apple wedges between serving plates. Drizzle with pan sauce and top with fried sage. Enjoy.
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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!
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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

  1. In a small bowl, mix soy sauces, oyster sauce, fish sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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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.
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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

  1. 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.
  2. When ready to cook, remove from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter and mushrooms. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Add shallots and cook another 5 minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
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Spinach, Pumpkin & Bacon-Stuffed Portobellos

Indulge in a culinary dream with these creamy stuffed portobellos. Brimming with richness, be sure to make extra filling to have as a quick weeknight dinner or transform them into a delightful appetizer by using button mushrooms. Their versatility makes them great for entertaining this autumn.
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Ingredients

Serves 4
2 cups (500 ml) fresh pumpkin, peeled and cut into 2-in (5 cm) chunks
4 portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed and discarded
2 tsp (10 ml) salt, divided, plus more to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
4 rashers bacon, roughly chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup (250 ml) frozen spinach, defrosted and drained
1 cup (250 ml) cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup (125 ml) sour cream
1 cup (250 ml) shredded cheddar, divided
1 cup (250 ml) bread crumbs
¼ cup (60 ml) butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Steam pumpkin for 10 to 15 minutes or until just tender. Set aside to cool.
  2. Place mushrooms on baking sheet, gill-side up. Season with 1 tsp (5 ml) salt and pepper to taste, and brush with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and set aside.
  3. In a medium sauté pan, render bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix bacon, onion, garlic, spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, ½ cup (125 ml) cheddar and remaining salt. Once mixed, gently fold in pumpkin and check seasoning.
  5. Top mushrooms equally with pumpkin filling. In a small bowl, mix remaining ½ cup (125 ml) cheddar, bread crumbs and butter. Top filled mushrooms with bread crumb mixture.
  6. Bake mushrooms for 20 to 25 minutes, or until hot all the way through and golden brown. Serve with side salad.
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Mushroom & Tofu Soba Soup

This fall, find comfort in a steaming bowl of Mushroom and Tofu Soba Soup to keep warm on those chilly autumn evening. With a symphony of flavours and textures, indulge in the irresistible miso-roasted mushrooms. Beware of their addictive nature, it is recommended to make extra as they tend to disappear fast at home!
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Ingredients

Serves 4
2 tbsp (30 ml) miso paste
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil, plus more for deep-frying
2 cups (500 ml) shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and set aside
2 cups (500 ml) oyster mushrooms
8 cups (2 L) water
2 tbsp (30 ml) mushroom bouillon paste or 2 mushroom bouillon cubes
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
2 thin slices ginger
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 green onions, divided
1 × 7 oz (200 g) package enoki mushrooms, roots trimmed and discarded
1 × 5 oz (140 g) package shimeji mushrooms, roots trimmed and discarded
1 × 12 oz (340 g) package firm tofu, cut in 1-in (2.5 cm) cubes and patted dry
1 tsp (5 ml) salt, plus more to taste
¼ cup (60 ml) cornstarch
1 × 12 oz (340 g) package soba noodles, cooked according to package instructions, rinsed with cold water and tossed with 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
8 pieces baby bok choy, blanched and halved
2 cups (500 ml) snow peas, blanched and halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix miso paste with 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil. Add shiitake and oyster mushrooms and toss to coat. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown, turning once halfway through. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, bring water, shiitake stems, mushroom bouillon, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and 2 green onions (whole, to make the broth) to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard ginger, garlic and green onions. Check seasoning and adjust if needed. Add enoki and shimeji mushrooms and simmer for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Keep warm.
  4. Thinly slice remaining 4 green onions.
  5. In a medium saucepan, add 3-in (7.5 cm) oil. Over medium heat, bring oil temperature to 375 F (190 C). Meanwhile, toss tofu with salt and cornstarch. Dust off and discard excess cornstarch. Fry tofu in oil until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towel.
  6. Divide all ingredients between 4 bowls.
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Charred Sweet Potato Salad with Lemon Yogurt & Pistachio Mint Pesto

This take on a seasonal potato salad eats more like a meal then a side dish. The pistachio mint pesto is a great condiment that can easily be used in other ways, such as stirred into vinaigrettes, spread on a sandwich, or stirred into some hummus for a great crudité dip. Enjoy this season alongside a fall inspired dinner.
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Ingredients

Serves 6
4 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into ½-in (1.25 cm) thick rounds
¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lemon Yogurt Spread, make ahead, recipe follows
1½ cups (375 ml) packed frisée greens
Pistachio Mint Pesto, make ahead, recipe follows
¼ cup (60 ml) shelled unsalted pistachios, toasted
Parmesan, thinly sliced or crumbled, for garnish
mint leaves, for garnish
LEMON YOGURT SPREAD
1 cup (250 ml) Greek yogurt
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 tsp (5 ml) kosher salt
PISTACHIO MINT PESTO
⅓ cup (80 ml) olive oil
¾ cup (180 ml) shelled unsalted pistachios
1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped
¾ cup (180 ml) fresh mint leaves
½ cup (125 ml) fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) liquid clover honey
1 lime, zest and juice
1 orange, zest and juice
kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place a rimmed baking sheet in cold oven and preheat to 450 F (230 C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss sweet potato slices, olive oil, ground cumin and a good pinch each salt and pepper. Tumble sweet potatoes onto hot baking sheet in a single layer and roast, flipping halfway through, until tender and light golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  3. Remove baking sheet from oven and preheat broiler.
  4. Broil sweet potatoes, watching carefully and turning baking sheet as needed, until lightly charred, about 3 minutes.
  5. To serve, spread Lemon Yogurt Spread over bottom of a large serving platter. Top with warm charred sweet potatoes and a scattering of frisée. Drizzle with pesto and sprinkle with toasted pistachios. Garnish with Parmesan and mint leaves, as desired. Enjoy while sweet potatoes are warm or at room temperature.
  6. LEMON YOGURT SPREAD
  7. . In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  8. Makes about 1 cup (250 ml)
  9. PISTACHIO MINT PESTO
  10. In a small saucepan, heat oil gently over medium-low heat. Add pistachios and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until pistachios are toasted and jalapeño is fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  11. Add cooled mixture to a food processor fitted with a steel blade attachment. Add mint, parsley, garlic, honey, lime zest, lime juice, orange zest and orange juice. Pulse until a coarse pesto forms, scraping down sides of food processor bowl as needed with a rubber spatula. If mixture is too thick, thin with water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt to taste.
  12. Makes about 1 cup (250 ml)
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Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Honey Mustard Dressing

A salad recipe rich with textures and delightful flavours. This dish will transport you to the enchanting world of Moorish cuisine. Enhance your dining experience by pairing this salad with broiled fish, braised chicken or lamb at your next dinner gathering.
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Ingredients

Serves 6
1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into bite-sized florets
1 × 19 oz (540 ml) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 small red onion, sliced into ¼-in (0.6 cm) wedges
3 tbsp (45 ml) grapeseed oil
2 tsp (10 ml) smoked paprika
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground turmeric
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 cups (750 ml) packed baby spinach
3 cups (750 ml) packed baby kale
Tahini Honey Mustard Dressing, make ahead, recipe follows
1 small pomegranate, seeds only
TAHINI HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING
3 tbsp (45 ml) tahini
¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
3 tbsp (45 ml) liquid clover honey
2 tbsp (30 ml) Dijon mustard
2 tbsp (30 ml) unseasoned rice vinegar
kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C).
  2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower florets, chickpeas, onion wedges, grapeseed oil, paprika, cumin, garlic, turmeric and a generous pinch each salt and pepper. Spread into an even layer before roasting, tossing once or twice, until cauliflower is tender and lightly charred, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. In a large salad bowl, toss spinach and kale with about 2 tbsp (30 ml) Tahini Honey Mustard Dressing. Make a bed of dressed salad greens on a large platter and top with warm cauliflower, chickpeas and onions. Drizzle with additional dressing and garnish with pomegranate seeds. Enjoy.
  4. TAHINI HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING
  5. . In a medium bowl, whisk tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard and rice vinegar until emulsified. Thin if desired with 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 ml) water. Taste and season with salt. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. Makes about ¾ cup (180 ml)
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Pickled Apple & Fennel Salad with Soppressata & Hazelnuts

This salad promises to captivate your palate, with the introduction of pickled apples to leave you with a remarkable blend of tanginess and sweetness. Introduce these pickled apples to a  charcuterie platter or with your favourite stewed dishes.
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Ingredients

Serves 4
½ cup (125 ml) skinned hazelnuts
2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
1 pinch salt
8 slices hot soppressata
1 large fennel bulb with fronds
3 cups (750 ml) baby arugula
Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette, make ahead, recipe follows
Pickled Apples, make ahead, recipe follows
4 oz (110 g) feta, crumbled
CREAMY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
2 tbsp (30 ml) white wine vinegar
2 tbsp (30 ml) unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tbsp (30 ml) liquid clover honey
¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
PICKLED APPLES
1 cup (250 ml) water
½ cup (125 ml) apple cider vinegar
½ cup (125 ml) granulated sugar
1-in (2.5 cm) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
½ tsp (2.5 ml) kosher salt
1 clove
1 star anise pod
2 Pink Lady apples, cored, quartered lengthwise

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
  2. While oven preheats, place hazelnuts in a small frying pan and toast over medium heat, tossing often until warm, about 3 minutes. Drizzle maple syrup over hazelnuts and stir constantly with a heatproof spatula until syrup has thickened and coated hazelnuts, about 1 minute. Remove frying pan from heat and season hazelnuts with a pinch of salt before transferring to a parchment-lined plate to cool to room temperature.
  3. Place soppressata in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 7 to 10 minutes. Break into large pieces, set aside and let cool to room temperature.
  4. When ready to assemble salad, separate stalks and fronds from fennel bulb. Reserve fronds. Chop stalks very thinly and add to a large serving bowl. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, very thinly slice fennel into long strips and add to bowl along with chopped fennel stalks. Add baby arugula, drizzle arugula and fennel with about 3 tbsp (45 ml) dressing and toss to lightly coat. Sprinkle with drained Pickled Apples, hazelnuts, soppressata pieces and feta. Drizzle or serve with more dressing alongside, if desired. Enjoy.
  5. CREAMY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
  6. Whisk minced garlic, Dijon mustard, vinegars, honey, olive oil and a good pinch each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until emulsified. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. Makes about ¾ cup (180 ml)
  8. PICKLED APPLES
  9. In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together water, vinegar and sugar until sugar dissolves. Simmer without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add ginger, salt, clove and star anise.
  10. Quarter apple pieces and arrange in a clean 4 cup (1 L) lidded glass jar or heatproof airtight container. Pour hot pickling liquid over apples. If needed, place a folded piece of parchment paper on top to keep apples submerged in pickling liquid. Let pickling mixture cool completely at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
  11. Makes about 4 cups (1 L)
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Spiced Rum Bundt Cake

A soft snacking cake full of autumn spices and a touch of rum that will remind you of gingerbread. Perfect with some whipped cream and dusting of icing sugar. Great for at home, on the counter, for all to enjoy
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Ingredients

Serves 8 to 10
3 cups (750 ml) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
¼ tsp (1 ml) baking soda
½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
2 tsp (10 ml) ground cinnamon
1½ tsp (7.5 ml) ground ginger
¾ tsp (4 ml) ground cardamom
⅛ tsp (pinch) ground allspice
¼ tsp (1 ml) ground nutmeg
¾ cup (180 ml) water
¼ cup (60 ml) The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
½ cup (125 ml) light molasses
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
¾ cup (180 ml) butter, room temperature
1 cup (250 ml) lightly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
whipped cream, to serve (optional)
icing sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Butter and flour a 12 cup (3 L) Bundt pan (10-in/25 cm), and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 360 F (180 C).
  3. In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice and nutmeg. Set aside. In another small bowl, mix water, rum, molasses and vanilla extract.
  4. In a large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream butter on high until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add brown sugar and mix until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down bowl as needed.
  5. With mixer on medium, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down bowl as needed. Mix another 1 to 2 minutes, or until well combined.
  6. Turn mixer to low and mix in dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with liquid ingredients and mixing after each addition just until incorporated. You will start and end with dry ingredients. Do not overmix. Scrape down bowl as needed.
  7. Transfer batter to prepared Bundt pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, rotating pan halfway through. Test if cake is done by inserting a wooden skewer. It will come out clean or with only a few crumbs once cake is cooked. If cake requires more time, bake in 10-minute increments.
  8. Once cake is done, cool at room temperature on a wire rack. Turn out onto a platter to serve. Dust with icing sugar, if using, and serve on its own or with whipped cream.
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