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Turkey, Leek & Mushroom Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
A delicious pot pie made with either leftover turkey or roast chicken topped with a golden crown of flaky, herb-scented puff pastry, is classic comfort food at it's finest. The filling can be prepared...
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Crème du Barry: Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Creamy in texture and buttery in flavor, this delicious Cream of Cauliflower Soup makes an elegant beginning to any holiday menu. Called Crème du Barry in France, its name lies in history, like many...
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Wild Rice, Barley & Chickpea Salad with Cranberries
With its delicate nutty flavour and sturdy texture, wild rice makes a delicious basis for this healthy high-fibre Wild Rice & Barley Salad. The addition of chickpeas, sliced green onions and...
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Beef, Mushroom, Leek & Spinach Meatloaf
Meatloaf is one of the quintessential comfort foods. An inextricable part of childhood, we all grew up with a family version of 'the perfect meatloaf'— each with it's own unique flavour, texture and...
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Lemony Chickpea Hummus in a Turban Squash
Light, healthy and delicious, this smooth and creamy Middle Eastern–style hummus made from chickpeas, tahini, garlic, cumin, olive oil and just the right amount of lemon juice to make it refreshingly...
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JaBistro: Oshizushi and Aburi-Style Sushi
Opened in November 2012 in Toronto's Entertainment District, JaBistro quickly won a following for its high-quality fish, top-notch sushi and rare sakes. At the helm is James HyunSoo Kim, who brought...
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Malabar Seafood Curry with Prawns, Mussels & Squid
Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar first tried this dish in Kerala served with crayfish, but converted it to lobster for his Malabar Lobster Curry which is served at Benares, one of the top Indian...
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Grilled Swordfish with Basil Pesto Yogurt Sauce
Moist, meaty and succulent, swordfish is absolutely made for the grill. All it needs is a simple marinade of fresh lemon juice, a little olive oil, salt, pepper and a few herbs, for its umami flavours...
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La Bettola: Italian Cuisine & French Baroque Opera
One of the more recent additions to the Terroni family of restaurants which now boasts 6 locations in Toronto and 2 in Los Angeles, La Bettola di Terroni features a Southern Italian menu of classic...
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Nikai: Momofuku Bar & Cocktail Lounge
Located across from the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, those looking for a creative cocktail and quick dinner before the ballet or opera will find a warm oasis at Nikai, a funky space...
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Bavarian Apple Tart with Calvados Whipped Cream
This beautiful Bavarian Apple Tart with a homemade buttery shortbread-style crust, encases a luscious cream cheese filling topped with cinnamon-sugared apples and garnish of sliced almonds, for a...
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Stir-Fried Shanghai Bok Choy with Mixed Mushrooms
Light, healthy and fragrant, this Asian-inspired Sesame-Mushroom Bok Choy with ginger, garlic, sesame oil and oyster sauce, is a delicious combination of inviting flavours and textures. The perfect...
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Mahi Mahi Teriyaki with Grilled Asparagus
Teriyaki is a cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar. The word 'teriyaki' comes from the noun 'teri', which...
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Oven-Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil
There's something enormously comforting about a bowl of hot soup on a cold afternoon. This easy and delicious Oven Roasted Tomato Soup blends the fabulous flavours of garden fresh basil, garlic, onions...
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Chicken Dijon with Leeks and Wild Mushrooms
Due to its long tradition of mustard making, Dijon is regarded as the mustard capital of the world. However, it was only in the 14th-century that this condiment was officially called 'mustard' when the...
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Brunch at Lil' Baci: A Little Leslieville Gem
For those who aren't early risers and love a Mimosa with their eggs benedict, brunch can be the most important meal of the weekend. And for one of Toronto's top brunch experiences, one need not look...
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Tilefish with Mushrooms, Asparagus & New Potatoes
Often called 'poorman’s lobster,' tilefish is lean, mild and mouth-wateringly delicious. One of the best techniques for cooking firm white fleshed fish is pan-searing. Cooked for exactly the right...
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Grilled Zucchini with Feta, Mint & Walnuts
Naturally sweet and a great source of Vitamin C, Grilled Zucchini is one of my favourite vegetables to grill on the BBQ. Sliced on the diagonal into generous 1/2-inch ovals and tossed with a little...
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Moroccan Grilled Swordfish with Balsamic Fig Glaze
A classic Moroccan marinade, chermoula is an exotic mix of fragrant spices and fresh herbs that's used as the foundation for many North African fish dishes, but is equally delicious slathered on lamb,...
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Skate Meunière with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
Meunière has long been a classic of French cuisine, proof that elegance can be found in the simplicity of a few fine ingredients: flour, butter, lemons, capers, salt, pepper, parsley. Those common...
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