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Royal Quinoa with Dried Cranberries, Olives & Orange
Inspired by my dear friend Manita's fabulous Quinoa Salad Citrus Vinaigrette that I enjoyed with her the last time we saw one another in Miami, I created this simple and delicious Summer Quinoa using...
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Pan Seared Sea Scallops & Minted Pea Purée Crostini
These spectacular Seared Sea Scallop & Minted Pea Purée Crostini elevate a simple appetizer into something truly memorable. Serve these canapé as a starter, main course or even as an eloquent hors...
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Pan Fried Monkfish with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
Poor man's lobster. That's how this humble fish is often described. The meat from the monkfish tail is sweet, delicate and quite firm, and has a mild shellfish flavour because crustaceans are in fact,...
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Thai-Inspired Spicy Noodles with Red Curry Sauce
A simple pasta with complex flavours, this Thai-inspired Cold Noodles with Spicy Red Curry and Peanut Sauce is the perfect thing for a hot summer evening. Cold noodles are unique to Asian cooking, and...
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Trattoria Giancarlo: Classic Italian Cuisine in Little Italy
Located in the heart of Toronto's Little Italy, this intimate Italian trattoria at the corner of College and Clinton, has been a long time favourite among Toronto's dining cognoscenti for over 30...
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Mutabbal Batinjan: Arabic Eggplant & Tahini Dip
A classic Middle Eastern meze, Mutabbal Batinjan is a smokey creamy eggplant dip made with tahini and yogurt that's commonly mistaken for Baba Ghanouj, a lighter milder Levantine dish of cooked...
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Luscious Leek and Potato Soup with Bacon & Dill
Of all the winter soups, Leek and Potato Soup is both comforting and familiar. A traditional Irish dish, this rich and creamy soup is frugal, filling and full of flavour. It can also be made in little...
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Homemade Chicken Stock: A Base for Great Soups
A time-honored example of kitchen thrift, using leftover chicken carcass to make stock not only makes richly flavoured broth, but is the culinary stepping stone to creating delicious homemade soups and...
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Sautéed Swiss Chard with Garlic, Fennel & Yogurt
Known for being one of the most nutritious vegetables in the world, Swiss Chard has numerous health benefits, positively impacting blood sugar, working as an antioxidant, and supporting bone health....
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Roast Chicken Thighs with Greek-Inspired Marinade
Bursting with fresh fragrant Mediterranean flavours, any cut of chicken can be elevated from sensational to sublime with this easy and delicious Greek-style marinade using olive oil, garlic, dried...
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Trattoria Nervosa: Italian Cuisine in Yorkville
In southern Italy, it’s a daily custom to gather around the table and enjoy a wonderful meal with family and friends; to take the time to laugh, love, share in good company and savour deliciously...
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Spaghettini with Basil & Walnut Pesto
Originating in Genoa, in the Ligurian region of northern Italy, Pesto alla Genovese traditionally consists of crushed garlic, basil, and pine nuts blended with olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Fiore...
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Roast Chicken with Lemon, Garlic, Rosemary & Thyme
One of the ultimate comfort foods, there's probably nothing quite as wonderful as a plump and inviting whole chicken roasting in the oven on a Sunday afternoon. Savoury dark thighs, juicy white breast...
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Rutabaga, Swede & Neeps: A Bounty of Brassicas
One of autumn’s robust brassicas, this cruciferous cabbage is also known as yellow turnip, Swedish turnip, Russian turnip, English swede and in North America, rutabaga. In Scotland, where it's known as...
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Thanksgiving: Pumpkin Cheesecake & Praline Sauce
Like many Thanksgiving traditions, it's sometimes fun to "shake things up a bit", like this luscious Pumpkin Cheesecake with buttery graham-cracker crust and decadent Pecan Praline Sauce. A fabulously...
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Italian Sausage, Leek, Mushroom & Apple Stuffing
For many, turkey stuffing is one of the best parts of any Thanksgiving dinner. Recipes may vary, but what is certain is that every family has their own special recipes that they make each and every...
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Apple Cinnamon & Custard Cake with Grand Marnier
When the winds pick up and the leaves start to turn colour, this beautiful Apple Cinnamon Custard Cake is a delicious way to celebrate autumn's bounty. Taking advantage of the prodigious offering of...
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Carrot and Rutabaga Purée with Butter & Nutmeg
From apples and pears to winter squash, brussels spouts, carrots and rutabaga, autumn's bounty of fruits and root vegetables are a delicious and healthy way to add earthy flavours and vibrant colour to...
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Dorothea's Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil
Delicious and dairy-free, this gorgeous low-fat Mushroom Soup recipe from bad-boy chef Anthony Bourdain, is without question the most elegant, deeply flavoured and intensely mushroomy soup I've ever...
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Spaghetti Bolognese with Beef, Mushroom & Tomato
One of the ultimate comfort foods, Spaghetti Bolognese is like an old reliable friend who shows up just when you need a big hug. Bolognese sauce, known as Ragù alla Bolognese in Italy, is a meat-based...
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