LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2018

What’s a special occasion without cake? Make it even more memorable with our unique savoury twists—perfect for mains at brunch, lunch or dinner. herbs are just some of the ingredients you’ll find in the following recipes. Some do take their inspiration from the sweet kitchen—one with a crumble topping, another with a slightly sweet glaze—but all are suitable as an appetizer or a light main course, served alongside a leafy green salad. With careful planning, the compo- nents within each recipe can be prepared ahead, making the final stage of cake baking quick and easy. Fancy? Not exactly, but certainly novel and delicious! Surprises BY JOANNE YOLLES PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN KEMPER Savoury U BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, ANNIVERSARY… There’s a reason the word “cake” often follows these three words. Celebrations of important milestones usually include grand finales in the form of cake. Here at Food & Drink , we’re tick- ing the cake box, but with a twist. We’re think- ing outside the box by moving our cakes front and centre. Rather than sweet confections with fancy designs, we turned to the savoury kitchen and the seasonal autumn harvest. Sweet beets, butternut squash, ripe tomatoes and fresh

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