LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2025

Recipe Index The following is a listing of the recipes contained in this issue. For recipes from previous issues, visit LCBO.com/foodanddrink .

2. Place rack 6 inches (15 cm) from broiler. Line a large, heavy-duty baking sheet with foil. Place buns on sheet. Turn broiler on high. 3. Heat oil in a large, nonstick frying pan over medium-high. Add hot dogs. Cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and crispy, about 3 minutes. 4. While hot dogs are cooking, place chili in a microwave-proof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap poked with a few holes to let steam escape. Microwave on high until hot, 30 to 45 seconds. Divide evenly between buns.

SIDES & SALADS Asparagus Cooked in Cream & Parmesan p. 48 Chilled Crab & Asparagus Salad with Miso Dressing p. 46 Dumpling Salad with Zucchini Ribbons, Snow Peas & Spicy Sesame Dressing p. 120 Piled-High, Dip-Inspired Asiago- Artichoke Salad p. 94 Asparagus Checkerboard Tart p. 52 BBQ Hasselback Tofu with Pepper Jack Grits & Roasted Okra p. 120 Caramelized Leek & Mushroom Tart p. 117 Chicken Tacos Al Pastor with Pineapple Salsa p. 122 Chorizo & Pork Meatloaf with Mojo Sauce p. 36 Crispy Honey Toast with Vanilla Whipped Cream & Rhubarb Compote p. 117 Grilled Cheese Chili Dogs p. 122 Japanese-Style Asparagus Risotto with Sesame-Crusted Scallops p. 50 Orange Chicken Bowls p. 34 Pancake Breakfast “Tacos” p. 116 Samosa Sandwiches p. 115 Tiramisu Pancakes p. 114 Towering Double-Patty Turkey Burgers with Chimichurri p. 96 White Asparagus with Smoked Salmon & Hollandaise p. 114 MAIN COURSES Asparagus Alfredo p. 48

DESSERTS & BAKED GOODS Chili & Cheddar Bonuts with Whipped Raspberry Butter p. 116 Miso Brown Butter Cornflake Treats with Chocolate & Peanuts p. 121 Sky-High Strawberry Shortcake p. 119 Tiramisu Palmiers with a Coffee-Cocoa Mascarpone p. 102 Tiramisu Sundae Pops p. 104

5. When hotdogs are ready, transfer to buns. Top each hot dog with 11/2 slices cheese.

6. Broil, watching carefully, until cheese is melted, about 11/2 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped onion and jalapeños. Serve immediately.

COCKTAILS, DRINKS & MIXERS Brazilian Lemonade p. 115 Cardamom Rhubarb Sidecar p. 118

Serves 4

WHAT TO SERVE Steam Whistle Premium Pilsner LCBO 43069, 568 mL, $4.50 Counter the weight and richness of these double-laden cheese dogs with a sharp, super refreshing pilsner. No need to bring anything more complicated to the party!

Cherry Blossom Spritz p. 118 Cookie Infused Rum p. 106

Easy Beer Granita p. 40 Ginger Spritzer p. 123 Hibiscus Margarita p. 115 Meyer Lemon Cordial p. 118 Minted Hemingway Daiquiri p. 119 Rhubarb Cognac p. 118 Rose Simple Syrup p. 118 Rose Whisky Sour p. 118 Smoky Rosemary & Zesty Meyer Lemon Gimlet p. 118 Soufflé Espresso Martini p. 116 Tiramisu “Espresso” Martini p. 106

Sweet Spot from page 109

GINGER SPRITZER Made with any off-dry rosé, this simple-to-make, pale pink spritzer plays spicy and sweet flavours off each other for a refreshing, lower-alcohol fizzy cooler. We used Bitter Truth Chocolate Bitters, which are available at cocktail supply shops (such as cocktailemporium.com and barkeepstore.ca).

3 oz chilled off-dry rosé wine 3 oz chilled ginger beer 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh lemon juice 2 dashes chocolate bitters 1 sprig fresh mint

1. Add ice to a wineglass and build drink by pouring in wine, ginger beer and lemon juice. Stir gently and add chocolate bitters on top for aro matics. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

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