Recipes

The combination of perfectly roasted water buffalo steaks with the creamy texture of beans and seared asparagus is a celebration on a plate.  4 (6oz/180 g) Reverent Acres water buffalo tenderloin steaks  1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil ½ tsp (2 mL) smoked paprika  Salt and freshly ground black pepper  14 oz (398 mL) tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed  1 lb (500 g) fresh asparagus spears, brushed with olive oil  Good quality truffle oil  OLIVE TAPENADE DRESSING ½ cup (125 mL) pitted and finely chopped large green olives  ¼ cup (50 mL) pitted Kalamata olives 3 tbsp (45 mL)...

Here’s a terrific recipe to make ahead and take on a picnic. Great shaved and served alongside cold salads or served on crusty buns.   3½ lbs (1.6 kg) Reverent Acres water buffalo round roast   ¼ cup (50 mL) soy sauce 2 Tbsp (30 mL) red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil  1 Tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh black pepper 4 large garlic cloves, smashed and minced  1 Tbsp (15 mL) peeled and minced fresh gingerroot 4 whole green onions, chopped  1 Tbsp (15 mL) toasted sesame seeds Place roast in a large bowl...

A delicious appetizer for any occasion. Perfect for all seasons.  CROSTINIS 1 whole grain baguette, cut into ¼-in (0.5 cm) slices, about 16   Olive oil, plus more if needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper CARAMELIZED RED ONIONS 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 2 large red onions, peeled and very thinly sliced  1 large garlic clove, smashed and minced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar, plus extra if needed 2 Tbsp (30 mL) balsamic vinegar HORSERADISH CREAM ½ cup (125 mL) crème fraiche, mayo or sour cream 2 Tbsp (30 mL) creamed horseradish  2 tsp (10 mL) tarragon vinegar...

A simple 15 minutes sautéing and this oven baked dish is hand’s free. Pop in the oven and let it do its magic. So healthy, hearty and satisfying. Make up a double batch and freeze in small containers… or not. Because it will be quickly savoured! Top with a dollop of water buffalo yogurt and sliced avocado… chopped tomato and cilantro.    Ingredients: 4 strips bacon, diced 1 medium sweet onion, diced 2 large cloves Reverent Acres Russian garlic, smashed and minced 1 Tbsp (15 mL) grapeseed or avocado oil, plus extra if needed ½ lb (250 g) white mushrooms, quartered...