GOURMET L-O-V-E / Gourmet Safari

“A Dream Come True” Cheese Board with cheese, charcutrie, gherkins & Spanish almonds and savoury something baked

This cheese board is a dream come true…he’ll know that the minute he graces your doorstep and smells your Parmesan Thyme Shortbread!

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Love Potion No. 2016

What a love potion it is, it works like magic!

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“Priceless” Grilled Sirloin Steak with Bernaise Butter & Sautéed Mushrooms

There is nothing quite like a nice Burgundy to sip with a medium rare steak with sautéed mushrooms. Get him involved in the cooking for a little bonding and let him man the grill or frying pan!

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“Perfect Match” Roasted Asparagus Bundles Wrapped in Proscuitto

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“You Cast a Spell on Me” Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes

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This is the best crème brulee that I’ve ever tasted…and no, not because its my recipe! It truly is creamy, smooth and silky. I love the vanilla bean essence and cinnamony spice that adds so much flavour and depth to this perfect dessert.

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“You Do What for a Living?” Heart-shaped Cheese Crostini

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“Man Up” Authentic Mexican Salsa with Toasted Tortilla Chips

Let this wonderful salsa sit for a while so that all the flavors meld together for your man. Oh sure, you can purchase the salty ‘cardboard’ chips passed off as tortilla chips at grocery stores, but these homemade chips are by far the way to go and they’re a much healthier version…yep, for your man!

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“Words & Actions Speak The Truth” Mexican Flank Steak Tacos (Taqueria Style Carne Asada)

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“No Man Walks Alone by Choice” Cowboy Caviar Frijoles a la charra

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“Love at First Sight…or Was That Bite” Smokey Southern Avocado

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“It’s Raining Men Hallelujah…Good Men!” Chewy Texas Pralines

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“Always Fun, Always New, Always Be You” Mulligatawny Soup

The name Mulligatawny comes from 2 oriental Indian words meaning ‘pepper water’ and yes it does have a delicious zing to it! It is so, so good for you, ‘the’ perfect feel-good food just for you.

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“You Don’t Become Better by Being the Same” Roasted Cumin Seed, Saffron Cauliflower, Sweet Potatoes & Beans with Yogurt Feta Dressing

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“It’s My Life, My Journey, The World is My Oyster” Lemon Pulao/Rice

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“Regrets Are What You Didn’t Do, I Vote for the Living” Part Chickpea, Cucumber, Baby Spinach Salad

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“In The End, Everything Will Be Okay. If It’s Not Okay, It’s Not Yet The End” Fernando Sabino Pistachio-Cardamom Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze, with Indian Railway Tea (Chai)

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“Shhh, It’s a Secret” Gourmet Poutine

Ahhh. The classic poutine, invented in Quebec, Canada, with crispy French fries smothered with gravy & cheese is a transcendent culinary experience in every way! You’ll be tempted to eat it all…you’ll see.

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“Pandora’s Box” Fully Loaded Gourmet Nachos

A lip smacking quasi-Mexican finger food! Make your own Toasted Tortilla Chips—the foundation of nachos! Oh sure, you can purchase the salty ‘cardboard’ chips passed off as tortilla chips at grocery stores, but these homemade chips are by far the way to go and they’re a much healthier version!

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“Twist Myself Into a Pretzel To Make You Happy” Warm Soft Pretzels with Cheese Mustard Dipping Sauce

Makes 15 pretzels.

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“Stop Sitting on the Fence” Deep Fried Asian Spring Rolls

I can taste these spring rolls now, how delicious they are mmmm!

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“Quid Pro Quo Butter Your Bread on Both Sides” Grilled Garlic Bread

In this recipe, garlic is roasted in the oven, resulting in a mellow, somewhat smoky, caramelized treat that can be eaten as is, mashed into a paste for dressings, sauces or tossed in salads and of course garlic bread!

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“Playing Against Bad Odds Russian Roulette With the Heart” Frozen Grapes, Red Wine and Chocolate

Ahhh. The classic poutine, invented in Quebec, Canada, with crispy French fries smothered with gravy & cheese is a transcendent culinary experience in every way! You’ll be tempted to eat it all…you’ll see.