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Fat Pasha: Schmaltz, Fattoush & Latkes
Fat Pasha is an eclectic mix of the Eastern European Jewish food with Israeli Middle Eastern flavours, or as the website quips — "Really Good Jew Food! " The restaurant, which opened in 2014 in the...
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Guy's Green Greek Salad with Feta & Pine Nuts
My husband has a few culinary tricks up his sleeve and will often surprise me with a new hidden gem. His riff on a traditional Greek Salad lacks two of the usual suspects: tomatoes and olives, but does...
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Broccoli, Leek & Anchovy Linguine with Chives
The best recipes tend to be those that are deceptively simple, absolutely delicious and take very little time to prepare. Inevitably, they're also the dishes that we prepare over and over again. This...
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Yasu Omakase: Capturing the Essence of Nigiri Sushi
Tucked in a narrow white room on Harbord Street, Osaka-raised chef-owner Yasuhisa Ouchi and his team of chefs serve glistening sushi, one piece at a time, to 10 guests seated at asleek marble-topped...
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Spaghettini with Homemade Tomato Sauce & Basil
What better way to celebrate the full flavours of an Italian spring than with pasta bathed in homemade tomato sauce spiked with an aromatic punch of fresh basil. I love to find ways of using the...
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Bent: Susur Lee Asian-Fusion on Dundas West
East of Trinity Bellwoods Park on the corner of Dundas and Markham is Bent, the newest member in Susur Lee's family of restaurants with Lee in charge of the kitchen, helmed by chef de cuisine Bryan...
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Smoked Trout & Potato Salad with Lemon Crème
Smoked fish and new potatoes are a match made in heaven. And at less than 300 calories per serving, this easy and delicious Smoked Trout and Potato Salad recipe by Jamie Oliver is a real winner....
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Soupe de Poissons with Garlic Rouille & Croûtons
Soupe de Poissons is as much a provençal classic as its more famous cousin, bouillabaisse, but is less a fish stew than a fish soup or velouté. A traditional seafood dish on the French riviera, this...
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Murgh Makhani: Luscious Indian Butter Chicken
Murgh Makhani, also known as Butter Chicken, is one of my favourite Indian dishes, and which one I'll always order when dining out at Indian restaurants anywhere in the world. Rich, buttery and creamy,...
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Eggplant Bharta with Cilantro: A Classic Indian Dish
A popular dish in the Punjab and Rajasthan region of northern-western India, is Eggplant Bharta, also known as Baingan Bharta, which was traditionally made by gently roasting eggplants in the ashes of...
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Harry's Chana Masala: Vegan and Gluten-Free
A popular vegetarian dish throughout Northern India, Chana Masala is both vegan and gluten-free but definitely not lacking in flavour. "A dollop of comfortingly bolstering pulses bathed in a thick,...
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Turtle Brownie Cheesecake with Praline Sauce
"I love pecans and caramel too. I love chocolate, oh yes I do. That's why I love turtles!" This phenomenally popular Canadian television jingle from 1980 entitled "I Love Turtles" became an instant hit...
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Pearl Harbourfront: A Haven for Dim Sum Devotées
Tucked away on the second floor of Toronto's Queen’s Quay Terminal, Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine has been tantalizing the taste buds of Toronto dumpling enthusiasts for over 30 years, and during...
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Chicken Marsala with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Chicken Marsala is an Italian dish made from chicken, mushrooms and Marsala wine. The chicken is traditionally pounded into cutlets, coated in flour, briefly sautéed, and then removed from the pan,...
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Indian Street Food: Hemant Bhagwani's New Amaya
Chef and restaurateur Hemant Bhagwani has played a pivotal role in shaping Toronto's perspective on Indian food since launching Amaya in 2007. This past autumn, the charismatic owner of the Amaya group...
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Wild Rice & Barley Salad with Dried 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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Watermelon & Feta Salad with Cucumber and Basil
This vibrant Watermelon & Feta Salad is as refreshing as it is nutritious. For the prettiest presentation, small grape tomatoes of various colours and shapes add a lot of panache, and the salty...
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Classic Oven Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille
Ratatouille is one of the great Mediterranean dishes, perfuming the kitchen with the essence of Provençal cuisine and all the glorious colours of autumn. Made with diced eggplant, zucchini, peppers,...
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Crispy Salmon on Spinach Mash & Braised Succotash
There is nothing quite like gorgeous pieces of salmon cooked to crispy perfection. Served over a pillow of creamy mashed potatoes tossed with chopped spinach, butter and skim milk nestled on top of a...
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Trattoria Mercatto at Toronto's Eaton Centre
Mercatto's emphasis on simplicity, authenticity and quality has served them well. Consistently reliable food and personable, well trained and knowledgeable staff ensures a satisfying dining experience...
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