The Mortar & Pestle
Phone: 905-531-2242
Chef Shawn McCarty:
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www.themortarandpestle.ca
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Mixing food, fun, and fundamentals
We are culinary educators, party hosts, and seasoned personal chefs with the belief that food is fundamental to good health and lifestyle, but it doesn’t have to be stuffy, expensive, or difficult. We also believe that with a little help and guidance, anyone can cook.
Whether you need to learn the fundamentals of healthy, flavourful cooking, want to host a one-of-a-kind culinary party, or are simply looking for a little assistance with improving your eating habits, the chefs at Mortar and Pestle can help you develop your skills for a lifetime of great cooking.
Below is a Sample menu. Click here to view the most current menus.
Simple Season - Fall
A great place to start, our Simply Seasonal menus are designed to cover all of the basic culinary skills and techniques. Recipes are great for quick weekday meals or combined to build a more elaborate dining experience. Each 3 course meal includes one starter, an entrée with two sides, and something sweet or savory to finish. Food for the evening generally costs an average of $40.00, depending on how well stocked your pantry is.
Chili Out
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Onion rings, thick sliced red onion battered and fried crisp
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Chili, ground beef, tomatoes, green peppers, chili’s and cumin simmered slowly
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Cornbread muffins, rich and buttery
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Crème Caramel, vanilla custard with cream, eggs, and caramel
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Vegetarian
Wheatberry salad, sesame seeds, light vinaigrette, cranberry and currants
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Basmati pilaf, toasted rice, walnuts, shallots
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Mushroom custard, mixed mushrooms, cream, eggs, shallots, garlic, cumin and caraway
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White bean Cassoulet, beans, tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic simmered slowly
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Simoan Panikeke, bananas, flour, and brown sugar donuts
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Eggs-travaganza
Mushroom custard, eggs, cream, shallots, garlic, mushrooms, thyme
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Baby Spinach salad, with Creamy yoghurt, egg yolk, almond, and cranberry dressing
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Frittata, Eggs, onions, peppers, zucchini, Prosciutto ham, herbs and Parmigiano cheese
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Baked Alaskan, Ice cream (eggs and cream), sponge cake (eggs, flour, milk), meringue (eggs and sugar)
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Weekend Meals
Mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette and goat cheese toasts
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Cream of tomato soup
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Smoked turkey quiche, red peppers and sage
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Scalloped potatoes, ham, sliced potato, onion and cream
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Bananas foster with sponge cakes, brown sugar, vanilla and rum
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International Flavours
Explore the world from the comfort of your kitchen by pairing local ingredients with international flavours and techniques. A little comfort and skill in the kitchen is recommended but not essential.
Americana
Caesar salad, crisp romaine, bacon, croutons, garlic and capers in creamy lemon vinaigrette
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Smoked Baby back ribs, fresh spice rub and home-made barbeque sauce
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Shoe string potatoes, fried golden crisp with pink sea salt
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Green beans with butter and bacon
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Baked Apple pie, crispy dough, sweet apples with cinnamon and brown sugar, Old cheddar and whipped cream
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Mini Jamaican patties, yellow dough, ground beef, Jamaican spices
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Callaloo, Spinach, salt pork, onions and chicken stock with crab
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Rice and peas, Red kidney beans, long grain rice, thyme, garlic and onions
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Jerk chicken, home-made jerk marinade
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Sweet potato pone, sweet potato cake with brown sugar and eggs
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Chinese
Eggrolls, crispy dough, shrimp, bean sprouts, onion, garlic, ginger, carrots and celery
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Chicken fried rice, long grain rice, chicken, garlic, onions, ginger, soya, oyster sauce
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Black bean glazed pork ribs, chicken stock, onions, garlic, ginger, black bean sauce
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Beef and peppers, Szechuan pepper, red and green peppers, thin beef, hoisin sauce
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Almond cookies, almonds, sugar, flour
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French
Tomato Galette crispy pie dough, onion cream cheese, fresh tomato, herbs de Provence with black olives
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Zucchini fritters, zucchini sliced thin dipped in a soda batter and fried crisp
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Baby greens with fresh basil pesto vinaigrette
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Croque Madame, rye bread, smoked ham, béchamel sauce with gruyere cheese and a fried egg
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Peach Clafoutis, fresh peaches baked in almond custard
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German
Beetroot salad, honey roasted with toasted walnuts and Cambozola cheese
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Vienna schnitzel, farmer style with mushrooms
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Bread dumplings, poached in chicken stock
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Braised red cabbage with apples and bacon
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Plum cake, Fresh plums, sweet dough, almond frangipane
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Advanced Inspirations
Join the chef for an introduction to more advanced skills from the finer side of food and cooking. Explore a single ingredient or technique, such as coffee and cacao or dumplings in multiple forms, learn to brine meats, make sausage, slow smoke at home, or try your hand at cheese or homemade pastas. Some experience and comfort in the kitchen is recommended.
Parmesan Tuile, eggplant caviar parmesan, eggplant, olive oil, garlic and thyme
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Vol-au-vent and mushroom ragout, puff pastry, mushrooms, tomato paste, minced onion and garlic
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Goat cheese butterflies, flaky pastry, goat cheese, black currant preserves
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Prosciutto wrapped shrimp with soya gastrique
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Cauliflower fritters, cauliflower lightly battered and fried
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Dumpling Fest
Potato Gnocchi, garlic, peas, spring onions, bacon lardon and olive oil
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Samosa, thin dough with fresh ground curry and spring vegetables
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Pierogies with potato, cheddar, bacon and onions
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Chinese pot stickers, pork, garlic, ginger, green onions
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Thanksgiving
Butternut squash soup, squash, chicken stock, nutmeg, onions
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| Bread dressing, Chestnuts, toasted bread, chicken stock and sage |
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Sweet potato mash, chicken stock, bay leaves, butter and cream
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Roasted Chicken, with cranberry sauce. Same technique just a smaller bird
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Pecan pie, flaky pastry, pecans, butter, eggs, and syrup
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Late Harvest
Cheese soufflé, eggs, milk, flour, herbs and swiss cheese
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Root vegetable puree, parsnip,turnip, carrot, butter, cream, onions and garlic
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Beef Osso Bucco, Beef shank, tomato paste, beef stock, mixed herbs, carrots, onions, celery
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Quinoa pilaf, Walnuts, black currants, spinach, carrots, onions, garlic
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Pumpkin pie, Pumpkin, nutmeg, flaky pastry, cream, vanilla
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