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Paul's Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
Each holiday season we get together with good friends for a pre-Christmas dinner to indulge in a special menu of traditional yuletide favourites, that over time have included such succulent offerings...
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Fluffy Cheddar & Spinach Soufflé-Frittata
The classic egg dishes, among them quiche, omelette, frittata and strata, are a treasured tool in any cook's culinary arsenal. My friend Chris makes the most wonderful Cheddar & Spinach Soufflé...
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Hokkaido Ramen Santouka: A Noodle Obsession
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, Toronto's first location of the Japanese noodle chain hailing from Hokkaido, opened just over 2 years ago and is riding the rapacious Ramen wave that's hit the city like a...
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Roasted Garlic and Parsnip Soup
A heartwarming winter soup of roasted garlic and earthy parsnips makes an elegant starter with a flavourful garnish of crumbled gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts and drizzle of rosemary-infused olive...
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Stracciatella with Leeks, Spinach, Chicken & Orzo
Nearly every culture has a soup based on chicken and egg. Sometimes it's in the form of egg and flour dumplings such as the Russian-German Knephla Soup, or the Algerian Djari Byad which sees egg yolks...
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Gorgonzola & Chives
Inspired by the quintessentially English side dish of Cauliflower & Cheese, this luxuriously creamy Cauliflower Soup with Gorgonzola Cheese & Chives is a new spin on the British-inspired...
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Spaghetti and Meatballs with Rich Tomato Sauce
There’s nothing more satisfying than a heaping platter of spaghetti and meatballs in a thick rich tomato sauce. It's the perfect Italian comfort food. However, it's not in fact an authentic Italian...
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Turkish Lamb Dumplings with Yoghurt & Zesty Butter
These delicious tiny Turkish treasures called Manti or Mantu, are small bite-size dumplings made with spiced ground meat and onion, that nomadic Turkish tribes brought with them as they travelled from...
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Alca Corba: Turkish Lentil, Chickpea & Bulgur Soup
Rich, vibrant and delicious, this classic TurkishAlca Corba Soup which features a flavourful and nutritious combination of bright red lentils, plump chickpeas and whole-grain bulgur, is a staple of...
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Sansotei Ramen: A Passion for Tonkotsu Ramen
Slurping our way down the ramen rabbit hole one hot steaming bowl of noodles at a time, we tried Sansotei Ramen, considered by many to be one of the top ramen houses in the city. Located near Dundas...
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Roast Beet, Persimmon & Chickpea Salad with Chèvre
The vibrant jewel-toned colours of magenta beets, sunny persimmons, golden chickpeas, bright green arugula and tangy herbed goat cheese play off each other deliciously in this fabulous...
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Persimmon Carpaccio with Greek Yogurt & Berries
One of the few winter fruits along with oranges and clementines, persimmons taste like sunshine. Referred to as 'fruit of the gods' by the ancient Greeks, persimmons are actually not a fruit, but a...
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Pâté de Campagne with Cognac: Rustic & Refined
Both rustic and refined, Pâté de Campagne, or country pâté, could be called the cornerstone of charcuterie. Every chef worth their salt has his or hers own take on this French classic. Pâté de...
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Touhenboku Ramen: Japanese Soul Food on Queen
Ramen is more than noodles and soup — it's Japanese soul food. At this narrow restaurant on Queen West near the MuchMusic studios, they make their noodles in-house daily on an imported $40,000 ramen...
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Cioppino with Shrimp, Scallops and Lobster Tail
I'm a huge fan of bouillabaisse. The intoxicating combination of fresh shellfish in a flavourful broth with a hint of pernod, is a beautiful thing. I've been fortunate enough to have enjoyed...
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Ravi Soups: "Hot Tubs for the Soul"
Receiving rave reviews since opening his first location eight years ago, Ravi Soups continues to be one of Toronto’s favourite 'soup kitchens.' Affectionately known as "the Prince of Soup," Ravi...
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Mussel & Leek Soup with Saffron and White Wine
Rich, creamy and velvety, this luscious Mussel and Leek Soup makes a sexy little starter. In fact, Craig Claiborne wrote "it may well by the most elegant and delicious soup ever created". Suffused with...
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Cauliflower Gratin with Cheddar Béchamel Sauce
Luscious, creamy, cheesy and delicious, there's nothing like a whole cauliflower, smothered and baked in a béchamel sauce, enriched with good cheese and a spoonful of english mustard. It's classic...
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Paul Wysmyk: The Creative Heart of an Artist
An accomplished artist, culinary dynamo and one of my dearest friends, Paul Wysmyk reimagines his visual world with each exciting new body of work he creates. Wysmyk’s artistic output emerges from a...
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Church Aperitivo: Chef Fabio Sacca's Cucina Italiano
Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s trendy Queen Street West and Dovercourt neighbourhood, Church Aperitivo Bar gives a whole new meaning to divine experience. Located in what was formerly a Slavic...
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