LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2023

The New Potluck from page 86

ASSEMBLY Buttermilk Waffles (recipe p. 142) 1/2 cup (125 mL) raw shelled pistachios, very finely chopped

over chocolate. Let stand for 1 minute. Using a spatula, stir until mixture is smooth and glossy. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. (Ganache can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Serve cold or let come to room temperature before serving.) 4. For the cherries, combine cherries with sugar and vanilla seeds in a medium bowl. Let stand until sugar is dissolved and mixture is lightly saucy, 10 minutes. 5. Drizzle waffles with espresso ganache. Top with cherries and pistachios. Serve immediately.

WAFFLES WITH ESPRESSO GANACHE AND CHERRIES The texture of ganache can be tricky to get right but think of this version more as a chocolate sauce. It uses plenty of cream with a touch of honey to keep it super smooth and easy to driz zle, even when served straight from the fridge. Combined with juicy cherries and crunchy pista chios, it makes for an elegant waffle topping. ESPRESSO GANACHE 1/4 cup (60 mL) whole espresso beans 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream, plus more as needed 1/2 vanilla bean pod, seeds reserved for cherries 2 bars (each 100 g) white chocolate, preferably Lindt, chopped 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey CHERRIES 4 cups (1 L) stemmed cherries, pitted, halved 1/4 cup (60 mL) sugar Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean

1. For the ganache, very coarsely grind espresso beans in a coffee grinder. Transfer to a small saucepan along with cream and vanilla pod. Set over medium heat, stirring occasion ally, just until edges come to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid, remove from heat and let stand 30 minutes. 2. Place chocolate in a medium bowl. Set aside. Line a fine-mesh sieve with 3 single layers of cheesecloth. Set over a small bowl. Strain cream mixture through prepared sieve, then transfer to a liquid measuring cup. Top up with additional cream to make 1 cup (250 mL). 3. Wipe saucepan clean and return cream mixture to pan. Add honey. Set over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until edges come to a gentle simmer. Immediately pour

Serves 8 to 10

WHAT TO SERVE Osborne Santa Maria Cream Sherry LCBO 31120, $16

‘Cream’ in the name of a sherry refers to its style, but there is no actual dairy in this fortified wine. Raisins, toasted nuts and brown sugar notes elevate the pairing.

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FOR AN ITALIAN INSPIRED MEAL

RUFFINO LUMINA PINOT GRIGIO AND BARILLA ORZO CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

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