This dessert stands out with its smooth date purée and crunchy pecans coated in maple syrup, creating a unique texture and flavour combination. With thin slices of pear, this soft cake with indulgent caramel sauce makes it enjoyable as a treat or to cap off a delicious meal in good company.
Рубрика: Flavours of Fall
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Reduced-Sugar Apple Crumble
Showcase apples in all their sweetness with this recipe that’s low in sugar. With its crunchy topping and delicious softened fruit, this classic crumble earns the top spot among fall sweets worth making again and again.
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Carrot Cupcakes
Among the desserts we love to make again and again is our best-ever carrot cake. Adapted into a cupcake version for Café RICARDO restaurants, it’s available in the perfect size to take away when you need to curb a craving or grab one for an event. With its moist texture, sweet and spiced flavours and warm colours, it’s sure to brighten up autumn.
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Rustic Tomato Tart
This tomato pie is inpired by bakery cold pizzas that truly highlight tomatoes. For a strong tomato flavour, cover the crust with a spread made from roasted shallots, tomato paste, red wine and garlic for a true concentration of flavour. For the crust, make a simple shortcrust pastry in the food processor with plenty of Parmesan cheese. For the topping, use heirloom tomatoes (which have less water and are more flavourful), and bake to perfection. Be sure to salt the tomatoes beforehand to keep the water from soaking through the dough.
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Juniper and Dill Cold Salmon with Fennel-Green Bean Salad
When hosting a buffet, a salmon dish is usually on the table. This recipe plays on classic gravlax flavours, where the salmon is rubbed with juniper berries, dill and lemon. Serve this tender, flaky fish with a fennel and green bean salad.
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Lentil and Mushroom Stew with Roasted Vegetables
This hearty, generous vegetarian stew highlights legumes. In this flavourful dish, a variety of mushrooms, including shiitake, add an earthy depth. As a filling, bold flavours are concentrated with roasted peppers, black olives and goat cheese. It’s a versatile recipe that can easily be adapted with seasonal veggies.
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Fennel-Braised Sausages
When the tree leaves begin to turn yellow and orange, slow-simmered dishes come to mind. This budget-friendly recipe requires little effort, making it ideal for when hosting last-minute guests. Combine sausages with fennel, onions and carrots, and then slowly roast them in a broth. Since this dish gets better with time, you can prepare it in advance and reheat it at the last minute. Got leftovers? They make a great pizza and pasta topping, or a filling for a frittata.
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Chicken with Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas
Trust chicken’s versatility to make a quick and flavourful weeknight supper. Here, coat the vegetables and chickpeas in the same spice mix as the meat, then roast until tender and golden. The chicken thighs, seasoned and seared in the pan, remain juicy and tasty. Serve with crunchy cucumber, tzatziki, pita bread and a few marinated peppers for a boost of freshness and instant flavour.
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Roast Chickens with Spices and Sesame Seeds
With its tender and crispy sesame coating, this roasted chicken is sure to bring everyone around the table. The aromas of curry, fennel and cumin in the seasoning warm this dish, and the vegetables, like baby potatoes, carrots and kale, pair wonderfully with the meat. When serving, enhance the dish with a spoonful of spicy honey, making it perfect for cool fall evenings.
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Pasta with Eggplant, Kale and Pancetta
This simple and comforting dish fits perfectly into a weeknight menu. Brown the eggplant in a skillet before adding it to a flavourful tomato sauce enhanced thanks to pancetta. Generously coat the pasta in the sauce, and then top each plate with a garnish of sautéed kale and grated fresh cheese.