Thomas Keller's Pancetta & Onion Quiche Lorraine
Thomas Keller, chef-proprieter of Napa Valley's French Laundry, is passionate about bistro cooking. He believes fervently that the real art of cooking lies in elevating to excellence the simplest...
View ArticleBibb Lettuce Salad with Fine Herb Vinaigrette
Tender buttery Bibb lettuce, at its flavorful best in spring, forms the basis for this simple salad, which is tossed with chopped fresh herbs and a light mustard vinaigrette. This salad is all about...
View ArticleChicken Marsala with Creamy Dijon Mushroom 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,...
View ArticleTagliolini Gratinati al Prosciutto con Besciamella
This sensational recipe from Locanda di Cipriani, on the tiny island of Torcelloat the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon, is one of my absolute favourite pastas. According to Harry's Bar Cookbook by...
View ArticleLamb Chops with Roast New Potatoes on Arugula
Who can resist lovely fresh, lean and tender New Zealand rack of lamb, simply seasoned and pan fried with a handful of roast potatoes and a peppery bright green arugula? Quick, easy, healthy and...
View ArticleSalmon Teriyaki with Cold Soba Noodles & Broccoli
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 word 'teri', which...
View ArticleMiso-Marinated Black Cod & Shiitake Bok Choy Stirfry
Created by chef Nobu Matsuhisa in New York more than 20 years ago, this sweet and savoury miso-marinated black cod has been cloned by chefs all over the world. Nobu's fabulous miso-based marinade...
View ArticleCold Japanese Buckwheat Soba Noodle
A cold noodle salad is one of the perfect side dishes for the spring or summer. Light, cool and refreshing, this delicious recipe for Cold Soba Noodles absorbs all the flavour of the Asian-style...
View ArticleSpanish Mackerel Teriyaki with Roasted Asparagus
A beautiful fish with iridescent silver and blue striped skin and tell-tale yellow spots, Spanish Mackerel are one of the richest sources for Omega-3 fatty acids with wonderfully flavourful dark meat....
View ArticleRoast Lamb with Rosemary, Garlic & Anchovy Rub
There are few meals as impressive as a roasted bone-in leg of lamb. Studded with garlic, rosemary, lemon zest and anchovies, this simple and delicious roast makes a succulent centrepiece for any social...
View ArticleWhite Balsamic-Braised Chicken with Leeks & Peas
Inspired by a recent recipe from Food & Wine, this delicious Braised Chicken recipe positively shouts springtime with a luscious combination of buttery leeks, baby green peas, fresh tarragon and...
View ArticleOrecchiette with Sweet Italian Sausage & Broccoli
A traditional dish from Italy's Puglia region, orecchiette, which means 'little ears,'Orecchiette con la Cima di Rapa e Salsiccia is often made with robust rapini and fresh Italian sausage, however...
View ArticleNigella's Gluten-Free Venetian Carrot Cake
Not all carrot cakes are created equal, especially where Nigella is concerned. This recipe, "originating from Venetian Jews, which sounds refreshingly medieval, made as it is from ground almonds,...
View ArticleSpaghetti alla Carbonara: "Coal Miner's Pasta"
Luscious and wonderfully indulgent, Spaghetti alla Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish based on eggs, pecorino romano, guanciale and black pepper. The key is to toss and thoroughly mix the cooked pasta...
View ArticleMassimo Bruno Special Supper Club with 'Mamma'
A popular Italian chef, teacher and media personality who was raised in the southern Italian region of Puglia before emigrating to Toronto in 2001, Massimo Bruno learned the art of Italian cooking from...
View ArticleTagliatelle al Limone e Parmigiano con Gamberetti
Why is it that the best pasta sauces have the simplest ingredients? This is one of them. It's absolutely delicious and couldn't be easier. Lovely, light, luscious, and creamy, it's an addictive lemony...
View ArticleFocaccia Barese: Traditional Pugliese "Fcazz"
A specialty of southern Italy, Focaccia Barese is a typical dish characteristic of the Bari region of Puglia. Its secret is in the dough, which includes boiled potatoes and gives the "fcazz" a unique...
View ArticleThe Old Mill: A Woodland Oasis in the Humber Valley
Nestled along the thickly wooded slopes of the Humber River Valley, the historic Old Mill Inn offers a full-service spa and elegant fine dining with Executive Chef Martin Buehner at the helm. The...
View ArticleBosk at Shangri-La: Creative Asian-Canadian Fusion
Bosk, the signature restaurant at the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto, takes its name from the French word bosquet: a small wooded area that can lend refreshing reprieve from the elements. The restaurant...
View ArticleApple Crumble Cake with Crème Anglaise
Made with fresh green apples, plenty of cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a sensational crumbly streusel topping, this rustic and moist cake is gorgeous drizzled with a creamy Crème Anglaise. Baked in a...
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