www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, February 13, 2015 | 14 Cooking for those you care for is the ultimate expression of love 4. Fold in the Greek yogurt and swirl in half Ingredients: of the cooled-to-room-temperature fruit mixture. · 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 5. Scoop into a dessert glass and garnish with · 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries* some syrup and fresh berries. · 1/4 cup sugar · 1 and 1/2 cups 35 per cent cream Poached Pears in Chocolate Sauce · 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt Serves: 4-6 *Can substitute blueberries, blackberries or Simplicity at its best; elegant and traditional. raspberries Who doesn't love chocolate? Method: Ingredients: 1. Place in a large pan, berries, vanilla and Chocolate Sauce sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat. Raspberry Fool · 4 oz. semi-sweet quality chocolate 2. Simmer for 3-4 minutes; until syrupy; 4 Serves: 4-6 · 1 cup 35 per cent cream minutes longer, if using frozen fruit. All ages love this. Beautiful to look at, · 1 tsp. honey 3. In a large bowl or in a stand mixer, whisk delicious to eat. Poached Pears the cream until it forms peaks. · 6 small pears · 2 cinnamon sticks · 1/2 cup maple syrup Method: Offer expires February 28th, 2015. Must bring in this ad. Poached Pears 1. Peel pears, leaving the stem intact. 2. Place pears, cinnamon and maple syrup and use just enough water to cover in pan. 3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, let simmer for 20 minutes. Poke with a toothpick to check if they are soft, but not overcooked. 4. Remove from water and let cool. Method: Chocolate Sauce 1. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream and honey to a strong simmer, but not a boil. 2. Place the room temperature chocolate in the continued from p.12 After a long winter, it provides a surge of activity. Cooking for someone you care for is the ultimate expression of love. Love of family and friends and connecting around the table is enjoyable and a less stressful way to celebrate. "If it isn't simple to make, I won't make it," is a challenge my friend, Rosanne Longo, has often said. These recipes are simple and delicious. saucepan. 3. Let chocolate sit 5 minutes, then slowly stir. Plating: Place pear on dish and pour chocolate over half. *Optional: serve with vanilla ice cream Eggs in Purgatory Serves: 4 Effortless to make, savoury to eat. Serve it with rustic bread and a simple salad and you have a meal for brunch, lunch or dinner. Ingredients: · 4 cups Longo's homemade Tomato Sauce · 8 large eggs · Fresh basil · 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese Method: 1. Bring the tomato sauce to a simmer. 2. Break an egg into a small cup. 3. With a spoon, make a well in the sauce. 4. Slide the egg into the sauce. 5. Continue with the remaining eggs. 6. Sprinkle with cheese. 7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. -- Oakville chef and restaurateur Julia Hanna, owns Ristorante Julia in downtown Oakville and Ritorno in north Oakville. With help from Longo's, she operates Kids Culinary Community, Family Culinary Community, and Seniors Culinary Community and contributes a HealthyFam column to the Oakville Beaver . Spray Tans - $25 voTed #1 Salon www.TanWild.com 511 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville 905.338.2700 39TH ANNUAL HOMEComfort Serving the Golden Horseshoe...Since 1976 # MVL LEASING LIMITED 1064 SOUTH SERVICE RD. E, OAKVILLE LEASE ANY YEAR, MAKE, OR MODEL $ 2013 John Cooper Works SAVE UP TO THE BEST TIME TO BUY IS NOW! FACTORY DISCOUNTS WINDOWS DOORS SUNROOMS PATIO AWNINGS Offer Extended February 27 th* 36,900 2015 Smart Fortwo Passion Coupe $ +HST & LIC 15,900 +HST & LIC 15,350 kms 3,115 kms LEASING, FINANCING, SALES, SERVICE, FLEET, DETAILING, STORAGE 905-849-6995 · www.MVL.ca First Consultation Free LAST YEAR'S PRICES VISIT OUR 6,000 SHOWROOM sq ft *see in store for details R0013133863 · In my Private studio or location of your choice · Certified Personal Trainer/Certificates from Canfitpro - Older Adults Fitness Specialist (OAS) - Nutrition & Wellness Specialist (NWS) - Nutrition & Weight Loss Specialist (NWLS) · Specific exercise programs for adult, older adult and senior citizens · Assisting with understanding food labels (grocery shopping) · Specific health conditions: arthritis, diabetes, heart diseases, etc. FITNESS FITNESS AND AND NUTRITION NUTRITION CONSULTANT CONSULTANT PERSONAL PERSONAL TRAINER TRAINER 905-575-8078 1-866-575-8078 qsiwindows.com 2014 2014 2014 Windows & Doors 2002-2014 Sunrooms 2006-2014 905.334.3617 · Oakville, ON cleblanc@hotmail.ca 2012-2014