I was determined to attend the Toronto Garlic Festival despite the POURING RAIN.
Upon arrival I realized that the rain wasn’t stopping garlic fans from attending as the three parking lots were almost full and it was only 10 am!!
However, the rain stopped and the sunshine came out which meant I could focus on these garlicky treats!!
a) GARLIC COFEE – yes, that’s right…Garlic Coffee. Described as: Warm Garlic Infused Spiced Coffee with Maple Cream and Pumpkin Vanilla Dust. Thank you Incredible Spice for creating this unique cup of java.
b) GARLIC Lollipop – oh how I love these creations that mix sweet and savoury.
c) BLACK GARLIC BUTTER TARTS – this had my name all over it as butter tarts are one of my weaknesses! Kudos to the good people at Smoked and Cracked. I really hope this will be a regular feature on their menu
d) FRENCH GARLIC APPLE TOAST with Creme Fraiche from Magic Oven. – oh what a combo of flavours. ps did you know that Magic Oven is soon opening on Eglinton Ave W.?
Of course I came home with some garlic from Soup Stone Farms and put it to good use…immediately. Please remind me, never to buy garlic from the grocery store again! What a difference.
Congratulations once again to the Toronto Garlic Festival for putting on another well organized and tasty event.
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I love having company over for Friday nite dinner. I have been entertaining on a regular basis since 1990 and it’s always a pleasure to share a meal with my friends, or new neighbors and even people who are new to Toronto and I barely know!! Lately I’ve been sending my guests the menu in advance to make sure that they like everything and have no allergies to anything I’m going to serve.
My rule of thumb these days: One main course and three side dishes. (and dessert, of course)
Last Friday night, the meal I served consisted of:
Phyllo Wrapped Halibut in a Lemon Cream Sauce (see recipe below – courtesy of Allrecipes.com)
You will look like a rock star if you make this dish!!
Tzatziki: (sorry no official recipe except to combine cucumber slices, crushed local garlic, (I used garlic from Stone Soup Farms) greek yoghurt, and dill in a bowl) ps local garlic makes ALL the difference.
Parmesan Celery Salad (courtesy of Cookbooks 101) ps. click on the link for the recipe!
Jicama with chipotle seasoning and lime juice.
Here’s the recipe for the fish dish. Hope you get a chance to try it.
Phllyo Wrapped Halibut in a Lemon Cream Sauce
Original recipe makes 2 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 sheets phyllo dough
- 2 (5 ounce) halibut fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Lightly butter 1 sheet of phyllo dough. Lay another sheet directly on top of the first sheet, and lightly butter it. Repeat with remaining 2 sheets of phyllo. Cut sheets in half.
- Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper. Place a fillet near the bottom edge of one of the halved sheets of phyllo. Sprinkle with dill. Fold in the sides of the phyllo, then roll the fillet. Place on a baking sheet, and lightly brush with butter. Repeat with remaining fillet.
- Bake in a preheated oven until pastry is puffed and golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring lemon juice to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil until almost evaporated. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in cream. Simmer until the cream thickens somewhat. Stir in green onions, and season with salt and pepper. Serve halibut on a pool of sauce.
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