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Stratton's Almond Meringue & Whipped Cream Torte
I believe that there are those who love to cook and those who love to bake, and one generally knows into which culinary camp one falls. I am not an intuitive baker, but I can summon up the inspiration...
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Braised Beef & Mushroom Stew with Cipollini Onions
This hearty and delicious recipe for Braised Beef & Mushroom Stew was inspired by my friend Angela who had been visiting from Germany a few years ago, and made this dish with flavourful dried...
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Lemon Buttermilk Cake with Sweet Citrus Glaze
Whether served with afternoon tea or with coffee to start the morning, this moist and delicious Lemon Buttermilk Cake will bring sunshine to your day with the bright flavour of two juiced and zested...
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A Festive Diwali Dish: Indian Butter Chicken
Diwali, also known as Deepawali or the 'Festival of Lights', is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in autumn every year, and signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance,...
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Madhur Jaffrey's Onion Bhajias
Bhajias are a spicy Indian snack similar to pakora or potato fritters, and a popular snack food that can be found for sale in street-side stalls, especially in dhabas on highways. The basic recipes...
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Creamy Lemon Pasta with Saint Agur & Mahimahi
The irresistibly rich flavour and creamy texture of this luscious Lemon Pasta with Saint Agur Cheese and Grilled Mahimahi is even more remarkable, given that, I'm embarrassed to say, was created from a...
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Blowfish on Bay: Innovative Pan-Asian Cuisine
Opened in Spring 2003, Blowfish Restaurant + Sake Bar with its hot pink lights, elaborate chandeliers and cool grey banquettes, erupted onto the city's hip new dining-lounge scene offering a modern...
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Saag Gosht: Indian Lamb & Spinach Curry with Yogurt
Saag Gosht is a tender and delicious Lamb and Spinach Curry that originates from the northwest region of India. A well-loved dish from the greater Punjab area of India and Pakistan, Punjabi cuisine is...
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Fusilli Bolognese with Beef, Pork, Veal & Sausage
A beloved part of Italian cooking, every family has their own favourite bolognese recipe, known as Ragù alla Bolognese, a meat-based sauce originating from Bologna. Typically served with tagliatelle,...
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Auberge du Pommier: A Modern French Culinary Gem
The original jewel in the Oliver & Bonacini culinary crown, Auberge du Pommier has been serving sophisticated modern French cuisine to a dedicated Toronto clientele for over 25 years. Built around...
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Linguine with Clams in White Wine Sauce
Sometimes the simplest things in life are the best. Full of fresh simple flavours of the sea, nothing beats a seductive bowl of Linguine alle Vongole Bianco. The classic combination of clams and pasta...
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Asian-Style Rockfish in Ginger Scallion Sauce
Pacific rockfish are the most common near shore fish on North America's West Coast, with more than 70 different varieties of this bass-like fish swimming around the shorelines down to depths of 300...
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Korean-Inspired Pork Tenderloin with Kalbi Marinade
Kalbi and Bulgogi refer to a variety of popular grilled dishes in Korean cuisine that are made with beef or pork short ribs marinated in 'gochujang', a Korean spicy soy-based sauce. The sweet and...
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Oven Roasted Indian-Spiced Leg of Lamb
This Indian-inspired yogurt marinade made with ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, crushed chilli, fennel, and lime juice, lends a wonderfully exotic and delicious flavour to a classic bone-in leg of...
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Diwan: The Culinary Heart of The Aga Khan Museum
North America’s first museum dedicated to Islamic art and culture, The Aga Khan Museum opened its doors in Toronto just over a month ago, offering visitors a window into worlds unknown or unfamiliar:...
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Politica: Casual Italian Cuisine on Strachan
Tucked away on a quiet corner at Strachan and Adelaide is Politica, owner Nick Dominelli's casual neighbourhood restaurant featuring modern Mediterranean and Italian cuisine from executive chef Adam...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Nuts & Dates
The complementary flavours of crisp smoky bacon and slightly sweet walnuts make a heavenly autumn side dish that comes together quickly and easily, perfect for any special holiday meal. Roasted until...
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Moules Marinière à la Crème with Leeks & Thyme
The clean cold waters of Newfoundland and Labrador have the perfect conditions for harvesting mussels, with ideal temperature, salinity and depth that result in some of the world's most succulent and...
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Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
The perfect balance of sweet, crisp and chewy, these classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the perfect combination of nutty oats and plump, juicy raisins. Some versions also include chopped walnuts,...
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Braised Sausages with Fennel & Olives
While watching an episode of 'Lidia's Italy' on the Food Network a few years ago, Lidia Bastianich made a humble dish of braised sausages with fennel and chopped green Cerignola olives. We were so...
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