LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2020

CIDER HOUSE BOOM

CIDER PAIRING

Everyone knows fruit and curry go perfectly together, which is why this juicy, full-flavoured cider is the perfect fit for our curry-and-herb-spiked pasta and lentil salad. The strawberry and apple notes share the spotlight equally and the cider’s effervescence keeps everything fresh. Eden’s Apple Strawberry Craft Cider LCBO 14598, 473 mL, $3.75

PASTA & LENTIL SALADWITH GRAPES, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & CURRIED YOGURT DRESSING This is a great salad to make ahead of time as it gives the flavours a chance to meld together. It is terrific as a tasty side dish or a substantial lunch on its own.

1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 1 small head cauliflower, cored and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) slices 3 cups (750 mL) cooked gemelli pasta (as in photo) or penne, rotini, etc. 1 can (540 mL) lentils, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) seedless red grapes, halved lengthwise 1 cup (250 mL) grated carrot 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh mint, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped DRESSING 1 cup (250 mL) plain, full‑fat yogurt, at least 3% Zest and juice of 1 lime, zested with a rasp 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) curry powder 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground ginger

1 Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). 2 Drizzle large baking sheet with oil, place cauliflower slices and any broken bits on the sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, then flip pieces and continue roasting until deep golden, about another 20 minutes. Let cool. 3 In a large bowl combine dressing ingredients; yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, curry, ginger, sugar, salt and pepper. 4 Add 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil, pasta, lentils, grapes, carrot, mint and cilantro to dressing. 5 Coarsely chop 2 cups (500 mL) of the roasted

Chop remaining cauliflower and use to garnish hummus along with a handful

of pepitas or pomegranate seeds.

Heritage Estate Winery and Cidery

cauliflower into small pieces. Add to bowl.

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2 tsp (10 mL) sugar 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil

6 Toss all ingredients until well combined and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Peter and Jocelyn McArthur have created a very special place. Their property includes a beautiful farmhouse, acres of verdant farmland and state-of-the-art equipment where they produce both wine and cider. Their apples come from some of the 1,250 fruit trees they planted on the property in 2014.

Serves 6 to 8

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EARLY SUMMER 2020 FOOD & DRINK