ciao ! reviews
Kildonan ’ s beloved park with a menu that speaks to the surrounding neighbourhood . “ Old country ” German , Polish , Ukrainian and Russian cooking is overhauled but the ingredients are familiar and comforting . Potatoes , beets , dandelion greens , dill , pork and pickerel are mixed with North End household delicacies like smoked salmon , schnitzel , sauerkraut , spaetzle and perogies .
Fresh recipe updates subtly interwoven with more tricked out creations keep all at the table happy . Two variations of beet salads succeed at this . Dandelion greens , dill and crème fraiche are topped with light and crunchy beet fritters resulting in a new favourite fried food ; Metro meats kielbasa cubed and pan-fried adds salty depth to a row of sliced roasted beets atop arugula and sprigs of dill . Creamy Fontina cheese , hazelnuts and a few artful swizzles of buckwheat honey add molasses-like sweetness to this earthy dish .
Pork schnitzel , eaten in many homes but rare as restaurant fare shines in the hands of this pro . Tender meat with a crunchy light beer coating is topped with cream , mustard infused sauerkraut adding a silky sour kick . Pear compote accented with coriander and a heavy hit of pepper layers on a bit of heat , while pan-fried spaetzle provides a perfect backdrop for this flavour diverse dish .
Pan-fried pickerel is delicately breaded and served with creamy mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts jacked up with bacon . Chef Michael ’ s version of this unloved veggie almost outshines the delicious fish .
The last course offers a sassy and nostalgic finish to an extravaganza of tastes . Milk and cookies , a frozen fruit salad ( fruit flavoured sorbet ), chocolate fudge brownie and sponge cake take a cue from grandma ( or Oma , Babi or Baba ) but make no mistake , baba never layered her
Not
Your Grandma ’ s
Pie Dough !
This cool pie dough pastry is easy for any baker to make ! No need for pastry knives , just freeze the pre-measured canola oil the night before . The frozen oil acts like a solid fat but with all the health benefits of canola oil , low in saturated fat and trans-fat free . You can use the dough for sweet or savory fillings . It ’ s just like Grandma ’ s but better !
Pie Dough Pastry
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ⅔ cup canola oil , chilled in freezer for 2 hours or overnight
• ½ cup ice water
• 1 egg , beaten slightly
• 1 Tbsp vinegar
In a food processor , add flour , salt , and baking powder . Pulse once or twice to combine ingredients .
Add cold / frozen canola oil . Pulse again once or twice . Combine water , egg and vinegar in a small bowl .
With food processor running , pour liquid
ingredients through the chute . Turn off machine as soon as ingredients are mixed , about 10 seconds .
Turn dough out onto floured board . Divide dough in half . Roll out dough on floured surface .
Use immediately or wrap each dough ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use . Makes 2 crusts .
For more recipes go to CanolaEatWell . com
ciao ! / dec / jan / two thousand fourteen 55