May 2, 2013
Just in time for summer, The Roof at Black+Blue has the perfect cocktail to celebrate! Make at home, or join us on The Roof, this cocktail is sure to do the trick. 1 oz Sauza Silver Tequila .5 oz Licor 43 .5 oz Sourpuss Apple Splash lime juice Add Tequila, Licor 43, Sourpuss & Lime Juice into cocktail...
February 25, 2013
Garganelli are a type of egg-based pasta formed by rolling a flat, square noodle into a tubular shape. One of our most popular dishes at both Italian Kitchen and Trattoria – follow the recipe below to now make it in your own kitchen! Garganelli Pollo Yields. 6 portions 500 g garganelli noodles ½...
February 14, 2013
Make this delicious Spaghetti on Valentine’s Day so you too can have a Lady & The Tramp moment. Where You Can Find It: SOCIETY What You Will Need: Yield 6 portions (perfect for left overs!) 12 of your favorite meatballs (we can’t give away our secret recipe!) 600 grams Spaghetti 3 garlic...
February 12, 2013
Okay so feeding each other chocolate covered strawberries on Valentine’s Day may seem a little cliche – but what about chocolate filled mini doughnut holes?! Follow the recipe below and you will knock more than just socks off your loved one. Where You Can Find Them: SOCIETY What You Will...
February 6, 2013
Everyone has their preference when it comes to pizza toppings – but what really makes a good pizza is the crust and the sauce. For the perfect pizza, follow the pizza dough and tomato sauce recipes below. Top 1 side with your favorite toppings and 1 side with theirs, and voilà !…the perfect...
February 4, 2013
Lip smacking good! This Root Vegetable Nachos recipe is the perfect share plate for you and your special someone this Valentine’s Day. Where You Can Find Them: SOCIETY What You Will Need: 3 of your favourite root vegetables – such as carrots, parsnips, beets, celery root, taro 4 cups Canola...
February 1, 2013
It’s easy for our Corporate Chef Ryan Gauthier to say making Hollandaise Sauce is a simple task – but what about for those of us who don’t know our way around a kitchen? We put Chef’s Hollandaise recipe & tips to the test by taking it out of a professional kitchen and into...
December 22, 2012
Semifreddo means “half cold” in Italian. In the culinary sense, it refers to any partially frozen dessert, from cake to ice cream, fruit to custard. Semifreddo has the texture of frozen mousse – all it requires is an overnight stay in a mold in the freezer. You can make Semifreddo...
December 20, 2012
If you have ever been to Trattoria, you may have had the opportunity to taste our selection of Burrata Crostinis. These make the perfect pre-dinner bites! Enjoy! Burrata Radicchio Crostinis Yields. 12 crostinis 1 head radicchio, charred 50 g spiced walnuts, toasted 2 sprigs of rosemary, fried 1 tbsp...
December 17, 2012
Traditionally, Italians dine on seven different fish and seafood dishes (symbolizing the seven sacraments) on Christmas Eve. This recipe is typical of the Calabrian region of Italy. Have plenty of crusty bread available to scoop up the sauce. Remember, if you are buying dried, salted cod (baccala),...
