Clik here to view.
The Chase Fish & Oyster on Temperance
Chase and the Chase Fish & Oyster Bar — two restaurants, one building, and four floors apart, in their new digs in the recently renovated Dineen building, a circa 1897 heritage space on Temperance...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rosemary & Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Rapini
There's nothing like a moist and delicious Pork Tenderloin. Low in fat, this economical cut of meat is about as lean as it comes. The same prime cut as a filet mignon, pork tenderloin can be just as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pollo Guisado with Chorizo, Peppers & Potatoes
Every culture has it's favourite chicken recipes, and this Spanish-inspired Dominican Pollo Guisado, is festive, fabulous and absolutely delicious. Given the colonial history of the Dominican Republic,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Portuguese Seafood Stew: Caldeirada de Peixe
Portuguese Fish Stew, also known as Caldeirada de Peixe, is a rustic medley of magnificent mixed seafood, fish and fresh vegetables bathed in a luscious aromatic herb-infused tomato broth. I'm almost...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Smoked Salmon Blini with Caviar, Crème Fraîche & Dill
Elegant, sophisticated and completely indulgent, blini topped with smoked salmon, crème fraîche and caviar has to be one of the ultimate appetizers. A staple of traditional Russian cuisine, blini were...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rich and Decadent Chocolate Mousse
Rich, smooth and decadent, there's no better way to end a special meal than a bowl of luxurious Chocolate Mousse. As with many of its contemporaries, time has not been kind to this once proud dessert....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ribolitta: A Classic Tuscan Peasant Soup
An icon of Tuscan cuisine, Ribolitta is a classic peasant style soup that looks more like a stew than a soup. Some even say that the soup is ready when a wooden spoon stands straight up in the pot! A...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Curried Pumpkin & Apple Soup in Baked Squash Bowls
One of the most beautiful times of the year, Autumn also means colder weather, heavy sweaters and the occasional rain jacket. It’s also harvest time, with its dazzling array of apples, pumpkins and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Autumn Curried Apple & Zucchini Soup
Healthy, low fat and delicious, this recipe for Curried Apple Zucchini Soup is an absolute winner. Judging by the number of times I've made it for others and have had to give out the recipe, I can...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Old Mill: An Historic Toronto Landmark
The Old Mill has a cherished motto, 'Vallis Humbria Angliae Pars Anglisa Procul'which means, 'In the Valley of the Humber, a bit of England far from England.' And indeed it is. Over the past century,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pan-Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Mash & Spinach
There are few entrées as elegant or simple, as Pan-Seared Scallops. Sweet, succulent and absolutely delicious, the less you fuss with them, the better they taste. My favourite way to cook these plump,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Remembrance Day: A Poet, Poppies & Punch
From its association with poppies flowering in the spring of 1915 on the battlefields of Belgium, France and Gallipoli, this vivid red flower has become synonymous with great loss of life in war. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Takht-e Tavoos: Fabulous Persian Cuisine on College
Takht-e Tavoos is the latest venture from Alireza Fakhrashrafi and Danielle Schrage, the husband and wife team responsible for The Pomegranate and Sheherzade Dizi & Grill at College and Bathurst....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bindia: Sensational Indian Cuisine on Market Street
Named after their small daughter, Bindia is a delightful family-owned Indian bistro that recently opened at 16 Market Street, by a handsome husband and wife team, together with her brother Chef...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Poached Eggs on Wild Baby Arugula
Eggs are among the most nutritious food items on the planet. This is because nearly all the essential nutrients your body needs can be found in an egg, plus one large egg contains just 5 grams of fat...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Poached Seafood Salad with Lemon Dill Sauce
A lovely light salad to make anytime of the year, is a plump and juicy Poached Seafood Salad made with large shrimp, scallops, squid and a few tiny salad shrimp for good luck. The large shrimp are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spicy Red Lentil Soup with Bacon, Cumin & Harissa
Red lentils or “masoor dal” in India, are one of my favourite types of legume, full of fiber, protein, and iron, they're a near perfect food. Wonderfully versatile, they cook faster than other...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Smoked Mackerel, Salmon, Dill & Potato Chowder
Dill is the perfect partner in this light and delicious Smoked Mackerel, Salmon & Potato Chowder. Chunky and full of flavour, surprisingly this recipe doesn't use cream or butter, so it's lighter...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Butterscotch Pecan Cheesecake
One of the sweet advantages of living in Toronto is having easy access to Mary McLeod's Shortbread. Founded in 1981, it was the first business in Canada devoted exclusively to the creation and sale of...
View Article